GOOD PARK, California., March 10, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – Yamaha today announced the launch of the Music Business & Entrepreneurship Group, an educational initiative to help music educators prepare students for the modern music industry, as part of the company’s Master Educator Collective. The unique program offers educators and music-loving students the opportunity to learn from a number of highly respected experts specializing in the many areas of the music business, including the fast-growing segment of artistic entrepreneurship.
“In the digital music industry, there are countless opportunities for educators and students alike to break new ground and build successful and sustainable careers. Understanding and protecting their rights is more important than ever for those pursuing a career as a musician their brand, “says John Wittmann, Senior Director, Artist Relations and Education, Yamaha.
“This demand has resulted in an increasing number of educational programs, workshops, incubators and other programs that aim to prepare students for entry into a modern and dynamic field. Our goal in expanding the Master Educator Collective is to be more inclusive in our program to get in support of these fast growing segments, “added Wittmann.
Yamaha Music Business Master Educators, who have successfully navigated the world of the music business and the arts, will empower current and future music educators and students through inspirational support, thought leadership, and transformative educational sessions.
The premiere of the Yamaha Music Business & Entrepreneurship Master Educators includes:
DR. David Cutler – Excellent Professor of Music and Director of Music Entrepreneurship at the University of South Carolina (Columbia, South carolina); Author of The Savvy Musician and The Savvy Music Teacher
MS. Serona Elton – Professor of Music Industry and Associate Dean of Administration at the University of Miami Frost School of Music (Coral Gables, Florida); Head of educational partnerships at the Mechanical Licensing Collective
DR. Donny Gruendler – Vice President for Music Education in the Guitar Center (Los Angeles, California)
DR. Jeffrey Nytch – Associate Professor and Director of the Entrepreneurship Center for Music at the University of Colorado-Boulder ((Boulder, Colorado)
DR. Stan Renard – Assistant Professor of Music Marketing, Director of the Arts Incubation Research Lab and Deputy Director of the Center for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship at the University of Texas at San Antonio ((San Antonio, Texas)
“Yamaha envisions a world where the passion for making music is nurtured by learners of all ages and sparked by inspired educators,” said Wittmann. “These well-respected educators give great importance to the expansion of the program and will not only help us reach even more educators, but also enhance our educational offerings and enhance our understanding and fulfillment of the needs of music educators.”
Since 2016, the Yamaha Master Educator Collective has consisted of respected academics, clinicians, consultants and authors from around the world North America – Tried to connect educators with the country’s leading thought leaders in music education. These Masters Educators serve as a resource for both educators and students and provide opportunities for professional development in a range of music and educational topics and areas.
For more information about the Yamaha Master Educator Collective or how to add a Yamaha Master Educator to your program, please visit https://Yamaha.io/mastereducatorcollective
About Yamaha
The Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) is the largest subsidiary of the Yamaha Corporation. Japan and offers the US market a full line of award-winning musical instruments, sound reinforcement, commercial installation and home entertainment products. Products include: Yamaha acoustic, digital and hybrid pianos, portable keyboards, guitars, acoustic and electronic drums, band and orchestral instruments, marching percussion instruments, synthesizers, professional digital and analog audio equipment, Steinberg recording products and NEXO commercial audio products B.AV -Receivers, amplifiers, wireless MusicCast multiroom audio systems, Blu-ray / CD players, headphones, headphones, home theater-in-a-box systems, sound bars and the exclusive range of digital sound projectors. YCA markets innovative, finely crafted technology and entertainment products and musical instruments for the hobby, educational, worship, music, professional audio installation and consumer markets.
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