Seeking Inspiration Track
Inspiration can be found everywhere and the conference hopes to leave you inspired by learning from our peers in the industry, as well as from new and emerging trends and topics.
Please note some session require pre registration. Those links are provided below.
AI IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY: A HELPFUL TOOL OR THREAT?
Friday, May 3
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Delta Prince Edward - Aspen Room
Speakers: Sean Power, Corey LeRue and Tessa Balaz
Moderator: Arun Chaturvedi
Advances in AI across all industries brings up mixed emotions - intrigue, fear, excitement - often rooted in the unknown of it all. This discussion hopes to uncover and discuss some of those unknowns and look at the opportunities and challenges that come with AI in the music industry. We also look to shed some light on one of the most important questions and concerns for artists, how can we attribute and credit the origin of creative expression? Join Sean Power, CEO and Co-Founder of SOMMS.AI who will share what SOMMS.AI is doing to unleash the power of AI while recognizing the importance of protecting artist's creativity. Joining Sean is East Coast Producer Corey LaRue and artist/producer Tessa Balaz to share their perspectives and experience with AI. Moderating the session is Arun Chaturvedi from the Songwriter’s Association of Canada who will be probing into this exciting topic from the perspective of producers and songwriters.
CROSS-GENRE COLLABORATION: WORKING WITH CLASSICAL ARTISTS
Friday, May 3
1:15PM - 2:15PM
Delta Prince Edward - Aspen Room
Partnership between Canadian Music Centre Atlantic, Debut Atlantic and ECMA
Moderator: Blanche Israël
Speakers: Erin Costelo, Jeremy VanSlyke, Shimon Walt, Lennie Gallant
Ever wondered about working with a string quartet? Dreamed of hearing your song orchestrated? Or maybe you have a question about how the world of classical music works – arrangements, rehearsals, pitfalls, and success stories. This panel will demystify the world of classical music, providing practical advice about real life genre crossing collaborations. Hear from composers, arrangers and performers who have successfully combined styles and enhanced their musical compositions. Whether it’s a professional choir, horn section, or solo cello you’re dreaming of, this panel will help you figure out next steps to working with the world of classical music.
SOCAN SONGWRITING MASTERCLASS
Saturday May 4
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Delta Prince Edward - Aspen Room
Presented by SOCAN
Speaker: Rose Cousins
Moderator: Houtan Hodania
SOCAN is excited to present an interactive songwriting “Masterclass” workshop during the 2024 ECMA Industry Conference. Houtan Hodania (Creative Executive, East Coast, SOCAN), will lead the discussion with ECMA and JUNO Award winning and GRAMMY nominated singer-songwriter Rose Cousins, discussing the process of her songwriting (including finding inspiration, process, co-writing, etc.), giving participants valuable insight into the craft of writing a great song. This workshop is part of SOCAN’s Creative strategy in craft development, constructed in an effort to help members improve their songwriting and reach new heights in their careers.
