The Dos and Dont's of Attending a Music Conference

Professional songwriter Cliff Goldmacher explains the best practices for attending a music conference such as SXSW, ASCAP EXPO, or Midem.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know before watching this course
• Why attend a music conference?

1. Improve Your Odds of Having a Productive Experience While Attending a Music Conference

• Make plans to do other things while you're in town
• Schedule meetings with conference attendees in advance
• Bring a simple business card
• Put together a few professional recordings of pertinent material

2. Some Mistakes to Avoid When Attending a Music Conference

• Don't come on too strong with any of the industry attendees
• Don't overschedule yourself
• Don't expect any life-changing successes
• Don't forget to follow up

Conclusion

• Next steps