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! |


