VALE ’22 Artist JAKE Nominated for Awards!
We’re excited to announce our 2022 VALE artist, JAKE!, was nominated for best song and best folk musician by the Central PA Music Hall of Fame! The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony March 30. 
You can listen to JAKE!’s music, as well as remixes of his music, on streaming services and at https://valerecords.bandcamp.com/
VALE Records
VALE Records is currently looking for the next VALE artist.
VALE PRESIDENT AND VALE ARTIST ON TV
VALE President Lexi Seidenstricker and VALE Artist Jake! were guests on Good Day PA ABC/27 !!!
https://www.abc27.com/good-day-pa/studio-session-vale-music-group/
Pre-Registration Closed
Day of event registration, please bring $10 cash. Or give a donation the day of the event of $10 or more.
Scan the QR code for all VALE links
High School students should register through the Admissions Office:
myers@lvc.edu
The 18th ANNUAL VALE MEDIA INDUSTRIES CONFERENCE ’22 was a huge success• Here is the Schedule and Speakers.
SPEAKERS: 2022 Vale Media Industries conference
- John Uhl • Head Engineer Jazz at Lincoln Center • https://www.jazz.org/
- Kyle Alibrando • Console Support Engineer • Claire Global https://clairglobal.com/
- Brendon Valentine • Owner Central PA Music Hall of Fame • https://cpmhof.com
- AJ Nutter • AJ Nutter Video and Film / Video marketing LVC • https://www.facebook.com/Ajnuttervideo
- Tony Marion • Transient Movie Producer • https://www.facebook.com/transientmovie
- Sugey Cruz • Transient Movie Producer • https://www.facebook.com/transientmovie
- Chris Ruppert • Transient Movie Producer • https://www.facebook.com/transientmovie
- TommyG • SONY Orchard performer/videographer/educator https://www.facebook.com/DoubtinThom
- Josh Tindall • Band Leader – Josh Squared Band. Vocals/Keyboards • http://joshsquaredband.com
- Phil Freeman • Small Town Titans Band vocals/guitar • https://smalltowntitans.com
- Jonny Ross • Small Town Titans Band vocals/ drums • https://smalltowntitans.com
- Ben Guiles • Small Town Titans Band guitar • https://smalltowntitans.com
- Jeremy McElroy • Owner Dirty Bourbon Clothing • https://dirtybourbonclothing.com
- Athena Hiotis • Owner Pop riot music record label • https://www.popriotmusic.com
- Shelly Yakus • Recording Engineer / Producer • https://www.shellyyakus.info
- Derek Euston • Owner The Green Room Recording Studio • https://www.facebook.com/GRRecordingStudio/
- Sherri Mullen • CEO RDSD Publishing • https://www.musicfortress.com/about/
- Pam Keating • Manager of data and royalties – Missing Link Music • https://www.missinglinkmusic.com
- Clare Lee • Publisher – Angry Mob Music Group • https://www.angrymobmusic.com
- Sally Mattison • Entertainment Lawyer • https://bernardresnick.com
- Doug Nestler • Owner Reflex Marketing – • https://www.reflexmarketing.com
- Doug Gould • CEO Worship MD • https://www.worshipmd.com
- Evan MacKenzie • VP of Marketing and Sales ASI Audio • https://asiaudio.com/
- David Ivory • CEO Ivory Productions • https://ivoryproductions.com
- Michael Knott • VP Blues Society of Central Pa. / Baltimore Blues Society. • https://www.bscpblues.com
- Jordan Senkbeil • Electronics Shop Manager – Clair Global • https://clairglobal.com/
- Jesse Kaufmann • RF Technician – Clair Global • https://clairglobal.com/
- Van Hostetler • CEO/Founder. Salunga Force One LLC https://www.instagram.com/salungaforceone/
- Joe Jiorle • Head of US Assets – Tait Towers https://www.taittowers.com/
- Joe Trojcak • Owner Progressive Studios http://www.progressivestudios.com
- Spin Scott • Globally recognized DJ https://asiaudio.com/
Schedule subject to change
Have your hearing tested by Speech-Language Pathology students: 10:50-1:00 and 2-3:00 in the Conference Room. Signup sheet in the hallway next to the entrance.
TIME | SESSION | SPEAKERS | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
8:45 – 8:55 | Opening Remarks | LVC President MacLaren, Provost Tammaro, VALE Pres. Lexi Seidenstricker | Lutz Hall Stage | Official opening of the 18th Annual VALE Media Industries Conference |
9:00 – 9:50 | Music Publishing | Sherri Mullen, Clare Lee, Pam Keating | Choir / Organ Room | Getting songs published, royalties, and changes in copyright laws |
9:00 – 9:50 | Event Production | Ally Hepp, Brandon Valentine, Michael Knott, Joe Jiorle | Orchestra / Band Room | All that goes into creating and hosting an event, a growth area in employment opportunities |
9:00 – 9:50 | Demonstration: Microphone, Guitar, Amplifier | Doug Nestler | Studio B Top Floor | Cool musical instruments for better sound, performance, and recording |
10:00 – 10:50 | Studio Recording: Master Panel | Shelly Yakus, David Ivory, Derek Euston, Joe Trojcak | Lutz Hall Stage | Studio Engineers discuss the recording industry and engineering |
11:00 – 11:50 | Live Sound | John Uhl, Jesse Kaufmann, Jordan Senkbeil, Kyle Alibrando | Choir / Organ Room | What goes into sound reinforcement for bands, events, and more |
11:00 – 11:50 | State of the Industry | Sally Mattison, Doug Gould, Doug Nestler, Van Hostetler | Orchestra / Band Room | Current and future trends media creators should be aware of |
11:00 – 11:50 | Indie Movie Making | AJ Nutter, Tony Marion, Sugey Cruz, Chris Ruppert | Room 23 (Bottom Floor) | How to find funding and all that goes into creating an independent movie |
12:00 – 12:50 | How To Actually Make Money with Music” Shifting your mindset to utilize e-commerce, branding and social media tactics as a musician. | Jamey McElroy and Athena Hiotis | Choir / Organ Room | How to be noticed and market product on social media and other outlets |
12:00 – 12:50 | Making a living as a performer | Phil Freeman, Jonny Ross, Ben Guiles, TommyG, Josh Tindall | Orchestra / Band Room | What it takes to survive as a performing musician |
12:00 – 12:50 | DJ performance and the Latest technology in In-ear Monitoring | Evan MacKenzie and SPINSCOTT | Studio B Top Floor | Demo of the only in ear monitor with the ambient mics built right into the earphone |
1:00 – 1:50 | Lunch | REVY Award presentation, VALE Artist JAKE! Performance | Mund Lunch Hall | |
2:00 – 2:50 | Live Music | JAKE! and Lion Records Artists Sound by LVC AES | Lutz Hall Stage | Live music performances featuring artists from Albright College and LVC |
3:00 – 4:00 | Master Keynote Speakers | Shelly Yakus | Lutz Hall Stage | Tips and stories on finding the perfect sound, creativity, and survival |
4:00 | Final Remarks | VALE Pres. Lexi Seidenstricker | Lutz Hall Stage | Thank You and see you next year for the 19th Annual VALE Media Industries Conference! |



VALE AFTER DARK PODCASTS
Legendary Recording Engineer Shelly Yakus to Speak at VALE Conference
You’ve heard his work!
Shelly Yakus, the engineer who recorded Tom Petty, John Lennon, Stevie Nicks, and countless others will speak at the VALE Media Industries Conference Saturday November 19. LVC bestowed an honorary doctorate on Mr. Yakus in 2015.
To see his work go to https://www.discogs.com/artist/255464-Shelly-Yakus
For an video interview with Lucas Gienow ‘ 16, the last time Shelly came to LVC, go to https://youtu.be/jI-q4HDfq9U
2022 VALE Records Artist JAKE! Releases New Single
Presenting the 2022 VALE Records Artist: Jake Nguyen AKA JAKE!
Just released! New single: Crash into Me. Available on all streaming services. Click for the article about JAKE!
Get it and the EP for free or name your own price.
Listen to his EP, Catawissa on. Spotify Bandcamp and other streaming services.