Personal Appearances

[Note: Except for rare special cases, due to David's hectic schedule, he will usually only make personal appearances within a 100 Mile Radius of Philadelphia, PA USA]

David J. Spangenberg [Professor Pooch] is available for Personalized Music Business Speeches, Lectures, Seminars, Q. & A.s, etc. encompassing any and all segments of the Music Business. Can be customized to fit:

A. Those just interested in learning a little more about the Music Business...
B. Those who are seriously studying the Music Industry...
C. Those just starting their careers...
D. Those already in the Industry...
E. A combination of the above

As an Educator, David J. Spangenberg, also known as "Professor Pooch", has been successfully guiding Musical and Music Business Careers for over 25 years in the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley area. He developed and taught the "Artist Management", "Songwriting/Music Publishing" and "Entertainment Law" courses in the Music Business Division of The Art Institute of Philadelphia. David is known for his ability to be entertaining, as well as to take the complicated and make it easy-to-understand, in plain, simple language.

Sample Topics & Sub-topics

=> The Music Business in the 21st Century

=> The Steps to Take Before You Sign With Anyone

=> The Music Business and the Internet

=> Becoming a Producer & Starting Your Own Production Company...

=> Starting Your Own Record Company...

=> Becoming a Successful Personal Manager

=> Songwriting: [Possible Subtopics: Recognizing well-written, marketable songs; Protecting songs [Copyrighting & Registration]; Recording Demos; "Selling", placing songs; Dealing with Publishers and Songwriting Contracts]

=> Music Publishing: [What It Is, How it works, Starting your Own Publishing Company, etc.]

=> Becoming a Successful Professional Singer or Performer: [Possible Subtopics: Forming a Performing and/or Recording Group and Band; choosing the right people to work with, musically and professionally/business-wise; choosing the right songs and preparing them for live and/or recording purposes; getting "gigs", and how to move up the ladder; performing on stage.]

=> Recording: [Possible Subtopics: Making the right recording decisions for Artists, groups bands; Arrangers, Producers, Engineers and Sound Designers; preparing for recording, choosing the right studios for the situation as well as how to deal with them; Recording sessions from first note to final mix.]

=> The Business End: [Possible Subtopics: Choosing the right career; Dealing with Agents, Managers, Attorneys etc., and the Business side of "the Music Business"; Promotion; Contracts; Dealing with Record Companies contractually and otherwise; How to make a decent living in the business while you're trying to reach your main goal.]

e-mail David at:

Pooch@professorpooch.com

to discuss this further with him.

 

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"Professor Pooch"

David J. Spangenberg
Music Business
Consultant,
Advisor/Educator
Contract Specialist

"Our aim is to help guide and protect you as well as
answer any and all of your questions regarding
the Creative, Business and Legal sides of the Music Business,
in plain, easy-to-understand "People-Talk".
No matter what style of music, no matter what your role is,
no matter what stage of your career."

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Testimonials

Mr. Spangenberg,

I just wanted to send a note - what a wonderful website you have created. You have provided encouragement in the music industry without giving false expectations.

I have forwarded your web address to several musicians who may gain a great deal of knowledge just from your site.

Sincerely,
Kerry C. Swartz
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts

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What should most importantly be said about David Spangenberg is that he is a straight shooter. He tells it like it is and offers tremendous insight into "The Biz". If you are serious about the business that is perhaps the most extremely difficult business to break into in the world, then pay attention to "the Pooch". He has a lot to offer to help you arm yourself for that most difficult task. Trust in Pooch!

Jim Gallagher
[Grammy Nominated Former Chief Engineer, Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia + Engineer for many others including Stevie Wonder for 2 years.]

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This is one fabulous site. I even learned from it. Here's to you Pooch!

professorpooch.com is a measure of Pooch's skill as a musician's best friend. As a music educator, a songwriter and his knowledge about all aspects of music and the music business, makes this site so compelling. He has definitely crafted an artful educational site for all those interested in the music business. He is a definite asset to the music business!

David Eisenberg
Entertainment Attorney
San Francisco, CA.

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Professor Pooch has developed an indepth exploration of the ever changing music business in all aspects. With his ability to share with anyone, seasoned or the novice, interested in the music business, he also adds wit and humor, giving it more life and interest than any site I have fallen upon. Once you get to the site, you will be coming back for more. The site is absolutely fascinating and educational. Just an indication of the breadth of his talents.

Joe Mioriello
Prof. of the Arts
Las Vegas, NV.

More Testimonials...

[100's more available upon request]