On the heels of its annual membership meeting, ASCAP brought together some of its top songwriters, composers, producers and friends in the industry together with an audience hungry for information at ASCAP New York Sessions, a oneday educational event designed to give emerging artists a boost to their careers.
A highlight of the event, held at the Kaufmann Concert Hall at the 92nd Street Y, was a master session with the Grammy Award-winning songwriting/ production duo Stargate, Mikkel Eriksen and Tor Hermansen, who are responsible for such hits as Katy Perry's "Firework" and Beyoncé's "Irreplaceable." They shared the inspiration and craft behind some of their collaborations. Another highlight was a creators panel featuring producer/ songwriters Kerry "Krucial" Brothers and Gregg Wattenberg, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang and Grammy Award-winning composer Maria Schneider.
ASCAP NY Sessions was the second event of its kind presented in New York City. It also featured exhibits and demos from a wide range of companies as well as sponsored educational sessions by Limelight, Bandzoogle and HFA.
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