Presenters: BUMP Records of the Bay Area Video Coalition, Oakland CA; Elementz Hip Hop Youth Center, Cincinnati OH

This session will show artists that they can tell their stories through their music, whether instrumental or lyrical. As technology constantly advances, it becomes easier for the next generation of artists to spread their messages. This session will show you the various tools that will take your work to the next level, from production to recording to distribution and everything in between. We will offer demonstrations of various software that can be used to produce projects that inspire, educate, and give people a voice. Software demonstrations will include Reason, Garageband and other digital production programs. You will walk away with the skills to produce music, interviews, and advertisements and other media.