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3402 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Ph: 310.392.3777
Fx: 310.392.2306
losangeles@grammy.com

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Chapter President
Tom Sturges
West Regional Director
Lizzy Moore

 

 

 
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ASCAP "I Create Music" Expo Grammy.com Image
April 10, 2008
The Recording Academy participated in the ASCAP "I Create Music" Expo from April 10–12. The Academy sponsored a membership table providing an opportunity to recruit new members and process renewals for existing members in attendance.


Please check back for upcoming Chapter events as they are announced.

 
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GRAMMY University Network
GRAMMY University Network is a unique and fast-growing community of college students who are pursuing a career in the recording industry. The Recording Academy created GRAMMY U to help prepare college students for their careers in the music industry through networking, educational programs and performance opportunities. GRAMMY U is designed to enhance students' current academic curriculum with access to recording industry professionals to give an "out of classroom" perspective on the recording industry. For inquiries, please contact our GRAMMY U Representative at 310.581.8681.

Film Screening Series
A free benefit providing members with the opportunity to view special advance screenings of some of Hollywood's most anticipated films. As an added bonus, Los Angeles Chapter film screenings also feature special post-screening discussions with those who worked on the film, such as composers, music supervisors, and producers. The Los Angeles Chapter has hosted screenings for such musically inspired films as Dreamgirls, The Pursuit Of Happyness and An Inconvenient Truth. All Los Angeles Chapter film screenings are announced via e-mail. If you are not yet on the membership e-mail distribution, send an e-mail to losangeles@grammy.com (subject: Film Screenings) and include your e-mail address.

In The Mix Series
A quarterly networking series designed to congregate members of the Los Angeles Chapter. Taking place at popular nightspots the W Hotel Westwood and the Skybar at the Mondrian Hotel in Hollywood, In The Mix events simply afford members an opportunity to mingle with each other, the Los Angeles Chapter elected leadership, and the music community at-large in a comfortable environment. In addition to its outreach to the local community, the Los Angeles Chapter is also committed to establishing and sustaining a positive presence for The Recording Academy in West Coast music communities.

The GRAMMY Foundation
The GRAMMY Foundation cultivates the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture — from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of future generations of music professionals. The Foundation offers programs and activities that engage the music industry and cultural community as well as the general public, and works in partnership year-round with The Recording Academy to bring national attention to important issues such as the value and impact of music and arts education and the urgency of preserving our rich cultural heritage. For more information, click here.

MusiCares
MusiCares helps music people across the country cope with personal, medical and financial hardships by providing confidential crisis intervention, health care referrals and financial assistance. In the Los Angeles area, contact Erica Krusen, MS, Director of Health & Human Services, at 310.392.3777 or toll-free at 800.687.4227.

For addiction/recovery referrals or questions, please contact Harold Owens, CADAC, Senior Director of Addiction Recovery Services, at 888-627-6271.

For more information on MusiCares' programs and services, click here.

 

 
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Laurie David, Melissa Etheridge and Jonathan McHugh
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The Los Angeles Chapter of The Recording Academy holds the distinction of being the organization's oldest and largest Chapter. In fact, The Recording Academy was founded at Hollywood's legendary Brown Derby restaurant in 1957. Today, the Chapter, located within The Academy's national headquarters in Santa Monica, has grown to more than 4,800 members and remains in the heart of the world's entertainment capital.

The Los Angeles Chapter counts among its members many of the world's most prominent and important musicians and record industry executives, whose contributions to the rich diversity of musical expression are immeasurable. Their proximity gives the Los Angeles Chapter a generous pool of resources from which to draw valuable knowledge and participation.

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Corrine Bailey Rae
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Through its extensive program of initiatives and member benefits, the Los Angeles Chapter continues to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to not only serving the music industry, but also to connecting with the community at-large. Focused on music and arts education, and their importance to the development of the next generation of artists and community leaders, the Los Angeles Chapter strives to foster an ongoing dialogue between community centers, learning institutions, and music organizations.

The Chapter has embarked on an ambitious, diverse slate of activities and programs to accomplish these goals. Throughout the year, the Chapter presents educational and professional development programs aimed at educating industry professionals and the local community as a whole.

Each of these events feature guest speakers and participants of the highest order, including prominent managers, entertainment attorneys, label executives, producers and musicians. In addition, the Los Angeles Chapter produces social and networking events and maintains a presence at industry conferences such as National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), International Association of Jazz Educators (IAJE), Emerging Artists & Technology in Music (EAT'M), Urban Network and Audio Engineering Society (AES).

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Timbaland and Jimmy Jam
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The Los Angeles Chapter is also committed to fostering the education and growth of tomorrow's industry leaders through its internship program. The Chapter internship program offers a rich educational experience for college students preparing for careers in the music business.

This diverse schedule of activities is all part of the Los Angeles Chapter's pledge to connect, cultivate and lead the local music community into the 21st century.

For more information on programs and services, please contact the Los Angeles Chapter office at 310.392.3777.

 

 
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Officers

President
Tom Sturges

Vice President
Mike Knobloch

Secretary
David Helfant

Trustees
Ted Cohen
Mike Clink
Maureen Crowe
Doug Frank
Jonathan McHugh
Rickey Minor
Big Jon Platt

Governors

Greg Adams
Brooks Arthur
Brian Avnet
Philip Bailey
Jason Bentley
Chris Boardman
John Burk
Barbara Cane
Robert Carpenter
Donna Caseine
Lamont Dozier 
Tanya Greig 
Anthony Hamilton
David Helfant
Jeffrey Jampol 
Cynthia Johnson
Suzie Katayama
Mike Knobloch
Rob Lewis 
Becky Mancuso-Winding

Lisa Margolis 
Harvey Mason, Jr. 
Mary Maurer 
Pilar McCurry 
Jonathan McHugh
Gail Mitchell
Kevin Moore
Greg Phillinganes
KC Porter
Kevin Reagan
Al Schmitt 
Steve Schnur
Allen Sides
Sy Smith
Phil Soussan
Randy Spendlove
Tom Sturges
Fred Vogler
Jeanie Weems
Peter Wolf

 

 
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West Regional Director
Lizzy Moore

Senior Project Manager
Grace Baca

Project Manager
Megan Doheny

Senior Project Coordinator
Yvonne Faison

Chapter Assistant
Daniel Mendoza

GRAMMY U Representative
Daniel Rojas

Chapter Intern
Jordan Dees

 

 
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