Tickets: Free with RSVP
Genre: Arts & Ideas
Career Panel, Conversation, Education
A Behind the Scenes Look into the Process of
Music Production
Tune in for the virtual broadcast of Apollo Career Panel: Crossfade, an immersive and skill-building workshop exploring music production, beat-making and engineering with Antwan “Amadeus” Thompson, Beats by J Black, Nick Simone, F.L.O.G.I.C and Bleu Wavs, presented by Apollo Education.
The Apollo’s Career Panel series provides a behind-the-scenes look at lesser-known careers in the arts and entertainment and shines a spotlight on people of color working in creative industries. Part panel discussion, part live demonstration, these informative events provide tangible takeaways and insightful resources to empower the next generation of creative minds in these fields.
Beatmakers and music producers are key components to the process of music production, assisting artists with bringing their vision to fruition and guiding their sound along the way. Join us to gain new insights from some of the industry’s most prolific creators who will share tangible lessons on developing a career, tips on identifying a signature sound, and techniques that will help improve production skills. Moderated by Antwan “Amadeus” Thompson, one of the most sought-after producers in the recording industry today who has worked with numerous popular recording artists including Jennifer Lopez, Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Trey Songz, Talib Kweli, Tyga, and The Game.
Leadership support for the Apollo Education Programs is provided by BNY Mellon, Fund II, the Hearst Foundations, the Jerome L. Greene Arts Access Fund in the New York Community Trust, The Pinkerton Foundation, and public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with New York Council Members Ben Kallos and Bill Perkins.
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