Testimonials

"Great EXPO! This was our third time attending, and it gets better every year."
Tracey & Vance Marino, Attendees, Songwriters/Producers, San Diego, CA

"It was well worth the price for admission. I attend and speak at many and I have to say yours ranks way up there as one I'm going to be recommending to our members."
Madalyn Sklar, Partner Organization - Indie Music Coach / GoGirlsMusic

“If you've ever wondered about the secret world of mass market music, you're looking at something like the engine room gathered here in LA this weekend.”
Rob Getzschman, Sponsor, LinkedIn

"As a first timer, the EXPO far exceeded my expectations."
Kim Sheppard, Attendee, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

"How can any songwriter still complain about a lack of access to industry insiders or a lack of knowledge about how the business works? …No conference is more useful than the recent “I Create Music" EXPO in Los Angeles."
Eric Beall, Panelist; A&R - Shapiro Bernstein (Publisher); Author - Making Music Making Money

"It was excellent! As a beginner, I learned all manner of vital things that I could not have found under one roof anywhere else on earth, I am sure."
Jerry Jewett, Attendee, Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter, Los Angeles, CA

"I’ve come back screaming ASCAP’s praises about what a wonderful, informative opportunity that the EXPO is."
Kimberly Gleason, Attendee; Director of Operations - Big Loud Shirt (Publisher), Nashville, TN

"The energy, the professionalism, the respect in the rooms, the caliber of panelists, the performances, BLEW me away."
Cheryl B. Engelhardt, Attendee, Singer/Songwriter/Pianist, New York, NY

"Never in life have I met so many big wigs in the industry that were so caring, congenial, helpful, and real."
Jacqueleen Brooks, Attendee, Pomona, CA

"The quality of the panels and information is outstanding. I came away with a bunch of new insights, ideas and a few new choice connections. Useful, inspiring and fun -- what's not to like?"
Kubilay Uner, Attendee, Los Angeles, CA

"The ASCAP EXPO this year was exceptional! In addition to the excellent speakers, I also made some great collaborating contacts."
Jennifer Stuler, Attendee, Singer/Songwriter, Torrance, CA

"The EXPO was just awesome. The panel content was invaluable and I learned so much in just a few days. I was also able to forge some connections that could be very helpful."
Brandon Walker, Attendee, Owings Mills, MD

“It's not everyday you see a rapper, a rocker and a cowboy having intense conversations about how they can work together to make music better."
John Rich, Panelist, Songwriter/Artist/Producer

“Attendees told me that this event really changed their lives.”
Barry Eastmond, Panelist, Songwriter

"This conference has, hands down, been the best I've ever been to. The quality of the panels was astounding."
Lydia Hutchinson, Media Partner, Editor/Publisher, Performing Songwriter magazine

“I was approached to write for a project which turned out to be a great connection and more than paid for the trip.”
Ernie Adzentoivich, Attendee, Stamford, CT

"We've gone to a lot of conferences and have never seen so much representation of Urban Music done in such a professional and classy way."
Ronda Owens, Attendee, Nevada

"I made some great contacts, did some networking, got some helpful information and renewed a bit of lost inspiration."
Eddie Martin, Attendee, Alabama

“The ASCAP EXPO provided countless opportunities for networking. If you do EXPO right, you should go home happily exhausted and with lots of business cards in your pocket. It’s THE place to be for songwriters.”
Deb Ferrara, Attendee, Songwriter/Producer, Long Valley, NJ

"The best conference - of any kind - I have ever attended."
Dean Kay, Panelist, ASCAP Board Member, Publisher/Songwriter

" I also had a great One-on-One sit down with a music supervisor who gave me a very positive critique and may be interested in using some of our songs for upcoming shows."
Carl Bishop, Attendee, New York, NY

"I've gained more knowledge and new tools to help me with my career. One of the best parts of the EXPO was the One-on-One Session."
Steve Marta, Attendee, Colorado Springs, CO

"I've been to a LOT of these types of events, and I was very impressed with the caliber of panelists, as well as the scheduling of the event. The One-on-One sessions are fantastic."
Ali Handal, Attendee, Sherman Oaks, CA