Music Industry Television was founded by Dan & Jean Erhlich in 2007 and launched at SXSW music conference in Austin Texas in March of 2008. It was there that they enlisted Joanne Ledesma to host and Produce a new channel MUSIC BIZ 101. The collaboration between the parties quickly led to a partnership for Ledesma thus creating more shows and direct involvement in the business. Ledesma is currently working on the launch of these new channels to hit Summer of 2008! Here is a list of some of the great programming currently in the works.
On The Flipside
A show about all things DJ, Hip Hop & Turntables. Tune in for the lastest trends and lifestyles from club scenes, music, turntablism, gear and gigging Check out interviews with top DJ's, Record Labels, and club venues with 20 years industry veteran DJ Lisa J (Original West Coast Mixmaster from 1580 KDAY LA, Cultura, Sonida )
Host DJ Lisa J/ Producer Joanne Ledesma www.myspace.com/DJLisaJ
Manos En La Musica
Take a look at the Music Industry from the Latin Side of things. Get connected with growing latino businesses and opportunties. Hear key interviews with Latin labels, Product Manufactures and Social Networks that have or are developing Latin divisions such as MySpace Latino. See interviews from successful latinos in the business like songwriter Rick Garcia (self published) who has songs in such films as Collateral , Broke Bank Mountain, NEXT, Madagascar, Shallow Hal, and several new films coming summer of 2008.
Hosted by Colombian born Alejandro Giraldo and produced by Joanne Ledesma www.myspace.com/manosenlamusica
Tech Talk
Have you ever wondered how James Taylor open tunes his guitars or Carlos Santana gets his signature sound? If so then this is the show for you. This is a RARE and unique perspective behind the scenes of instrument technicians (repair and touring). Watch Techniques on Fret jobs for guitars, learn how instruments are made, see instruemnts referbished and learn instrument maintenance. Watch a techniction on the road with Celebrity artists as they perform the technical duties of making a great live performance.! Get great professional Sound, Performance and Gear Advice from the guy that Techs for your favorite artist! Your host, Sammy Sanchez has been working with the pros for over 25 years (Larry Carlton, Foreplay,Ted Nudget, Guns & Roses, Morrisey, Bonnie Raitt, Don Henley, ZZ Top, Carlos Santana, the Black Crowes, Motley Crue, Jack Johnson, Keb Mo, Ben Harper, Lenny Kravitz, Jackson Browne, Steven Seagal, Billy Bob Thorton, Steven Stills, Robben Ford, and more.
Host Sammy Sanchez/ Producer Joanne Ledesma www.myspace.com/SammySanchezGuitars
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In the Pit
Get in the Pit with your favorite Alternative, Indie, Punk, Grunge and Ska Bands as they tour, perform and write songs for thier audiences. Your animated host is that crazy, songwriter, musicaian, punker, dorkalicious, wanker Bendrix . Stay tuned for 2008 tour interviews, pit dancing and a whole lot of other debotchery and band shinanigans! Here all about the artists from another arstists perscpective! Host Ben "Bendrix" Frank Produced by Joanne Ledesma www.myspace.com/ThatLittleWanker
Photo: Bendrix (center) with Reel Big Fish @ the Vans Warped Tour 2008 Kick off Party
Music Biz 101
Ever think about who buys music outside of Record Labels? How to get music in Film & TV? When you need a Manager? How to get booked at Festivals? How to Get a Job in the Music Industry as a Manger, Songwriter, Technician, Backline, Booking Agent, Venue Owner or Composer? Get this vital information and more advice from the professionals that do it! See music industry veteran Joanne Ledema interview the pros, give tips from her book "Prepare Your Music" and perform live A&R Song Critques. We will also bring you interviews, news and information live from the top industry Trade shows and Events like NAMM, SXSW, TAXI ROAD RALLY & more.
Host/Producer Joanne Ledesma www.myspace.com/LedesmaMusic
