Berklee A&R Group
As President of Berklee A&R Group, I lead an elite group of 20 A&R representatives. In addition to scouting unsigned talent, I organize pitch sessions with A&Rs at major and independent labels and publishing companies, set up sessions with unsigned artists, writers, and producers, plan and facilitate A&R panels, spearhead professional development seminars, and create visual pitch decks.
Pitch Sessions
Notable sessions include:
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APG
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Position Music
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Brill Building Music Publishing
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Red Light Management
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Bourne Creatives
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AMP Entertainment
Showcases
We plan, curate, book, and host artist and songwriter showcases featuring rising Berklee talent.
No Genre. Just Good.
"No Genre. Just Good." showcased four talented, rising stars across four different genres: Country, R&B, Hip-Hop, & Pop.
Guest Speakers
Notable guest speakers include:
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Pete Ganbarg (Atlantic Records)
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Harry Weinger (UMe)
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Caroline Carlson (APG)
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Noreen Pruneer (ATG Group)
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Noah Gopen (Honua Music)
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Juan Hernandez (Red Light Management)
Career Jam Panels
Planned and facilitated A&R panels at Berklee Career Jam ‘23.
Signed: A Conversation with the Majors:
Amanda Samii (Capitol Records), Ericka Coulter (Warner Records), and Jake Ottman (RCA Records)
Fresh Finds in the Publishing Industry:
Lauren Kennedy (UMPG), Jermaine "Maine" Maxwell (Def Jam + NO IDLE), Noreen Pruneer (ATG Group), and Caroline Carlson (APG)
New Music Friday
We provide an opportunity for members of Berklee A&R Group to showcase new releases from their favorite unsigned artists through our "New Music Friday" Instagram series.