# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 CSUN Music Industry Careers Summit
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Free, all-day music industry career summit featuring a job fair, workshops, panels, networking, and live performances at the CSUN campus.About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/751e42b0-3178-11f1-898c-b1ec16c3517f-rimg-w572-h740-dc010101-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AMOpening Remarks🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AMWorkshop: Networking Techniques for the Music IndustryHost: Andrew SurmaniInfo: Hosted by CSUN Professor and Business Coach Andrew Surmani. Located in the NRC Reseda Room.🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AMWorkshop: The Business of Being a Songwriter with SONAHost: Songwriters of North America (SONA)Info: This interactive workshop is designed to equip emerging songwriters with a practical understanding of the professional landscape they are entering. Tailored for students, the session will break down the key relationships, rights, and revenue streams that define a sustainable songwriting career. With a focus on real-world application, attendees will gain insight into how songwriters work with managers, publishers, attorneys, and PROs and how to advocate for themselves within those partnerships. The workshop will also highlight the critical role of advocacy in today’s music industry, emphasizing that a clear understanding of how money flows is essential for songwriters to effectively protect their interests, not only in business dealings but in shaping policy and engaging with government decisions that impact their livelihoods. Located in the NRC Granada Room.🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PMWorkshop: Building your Resume to Get HiredHost: Yvette VisciglioInfo: Hear the inside tips on what recruiters and hiring managers look for on resumes.
Come with questions and leave with Confidence! Located in the NRC Reseda Room.🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PMWorkshop: The 21st Century Media Composer: Opportunities and Best PracticesHost: Iran GarciaInfo: This introductory session explores the many paths available in media composition. As the role of the media composer continues to evolve in today’s rapidly changing industry, students will gain insight into how to get started, build experience, and develop the creative, technical, and professional habits needed to navigate the field with confidence. Located in the NRC Granada Room.🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PMPanel: Careers in Music Publishing with AIMPHost: Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP)Info: Presented by the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP). Moderated by CSUN Professor Andrew Surmani. Located in the USU Grand Salon.🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMLunch Break & Live MESA Sessions Recording/Music SetHost: TBAInfo: All indoor programming paused. Live interview and performance during lunch outside. Located in the USU Plaza Del Sol.🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PMWorkshop: How To succeed on Your Own Terms in The Music BusinessHost: Michaela D. JordanInfo: This will be an interactive workshop and Q&A session with Michaela D. Jordan; founder of Golden Poppy Music, voting member and member of both Songwriters & Engineers and Producers & Engineers wings of The Grammys. The discussion will be a guided community discussion and talk about navigating the music industry ethically, independently and mindfully. The workshop will have a focus on claiming your joy and success while you honor your true purpose. Located in the NRC Reseda Room.🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PMWorkshop: Building Your Resume to Get HiredHost: Yvette VisciglioInfo: Hear the inside tips on what recruiters and hiring managers look for on resumes.
Come with questions and leave with Confidence! Located in the NRC Granada Room.🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PMWorkshop: How Record Labels Make Profit and What We Can LearnHost: Alan PersonInfo: Hosted by CFO of Hopeless Records Alan Person. Located in the NRC Reseda Room.🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PMWorkshop: Networking Techniques for the Music IndustryHost: Andrew SurmaniInfo: Hosted by CSUN Professor and Business Coach Andrew Surmani. Located in the NRC Granada Room.🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PMPanel: Streams, Stages & Strategy: Navigating the New Music IndustryHost: Joe Poindexter,  Candace Newman,  Jay GilbertInfo: Panel featuring Joe Poindexter (PULSE Music Group), Candace Newman (Live Out Live), and Jay Gilbert. Moderated by CSUN Professor Seven Bailey. Located in the USU Grand Salon.🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PMNetworking SessionHost: TBAInfo: Structured networking session where attendees can meet and ask questions with a rotating pool of industry professionals. Located in the USU Grand Salon.🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PMHeadline Music ActHost: TBAInfo: Headline Music Act (TBA) to close out the day. Located in the USU Plaza Del Sol.🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PMClosing Remarks
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/2026-csun-music-industry-careers-summit/100001986510954741
- **Event Categories**: workshops, music, entertainment, business, it, job-fairs
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Los Angeles
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: University Student Union
- **lat**: 34.2401141
- **long**: -118.5270596
- **full address**: University Student Union, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Los Angeles, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 CSUN Music Industry Careers Summit being held?
  - **A:** 2026 CSUN Music Industry Careers Summit takes place on Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at University Student Union, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Los Angeles, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 CSUN Music Industry Careers Summit?
  - **A:** 2026 CSUN Music Industry Careers Summit is organized by CSUN Music & Entertainment Student Association.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 CSUN Music Industry Careers Summit is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Los Angeles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 CSUN Music Industry Careers Summit sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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