THE CIA SUMMIT 2009 IS NOW HISTORY!

The CIA Summit 2009 is the Place2B for the SERIOUS INDIE!
CIA SUMMIT 2009 ALIGN | REFINE | DEFINE
WHEN: March 25-March 28, 2009
WHERE: The Foundry and Fortress- Downtown Nashville, TN
1419 Clinton St
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 327-4003
MAP: Click Here

EVENT OVERVIEW
At the CIA Summit 2009, we are going to have more discussion and interaction between attendees than ever before. We’ll have many panel discussions with our mentors, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions. So, be ready to be a fountain and a sponge at The CIA Summit 2009! This event is for and about YOU! CIA SUMMIT 2009 will be hard hitting, truth seeking, and rocket fuel for your indie engine! If you want to be a full time Musicianary, this is a great place to learn how to make it happen! Check out our speaker/mentor bios.

“It’s All About The Song” Seminar- March 25, 2009 10:00am-5:00pm
If you are a songwriter, this is the seminar for you! This is an additional seminar with a very low registration of only $49.95 per person that focuses on how to write better songs, and the elusive publishing business. Hosted by veterans Robert Sterling, Lowell Alexander, Regi Stone and Randy Cox. This is a seminar you won’t want to miss! For more info click HERE

Topics Include

why and how?
[ work on your heart before your art ]
Motives
[ Self Promotion for Jesus: Paradox or Contradiction ]
Mission
[ seed sower or harvester? ]
business or ministry
[ it's like work and faith ]
education/equipping
[ heart surgery with a playdough knife? I don't think so!]
streams of revenue
[ professional vision equals provision ]
Can you hear me now?
[ making the connection with your audience ]
music
[ it's all about the song, or is it? ]
marketing
[ if an artist drops an album and no one hears it, does it make a sound? ]
booking
[ how to increase your live performance opps ]
merchandising
[ selling yourself and your faith ]
management
[ am i manageable? ]
publicity
[ telling your story to people who are overwhelmed with choices ]
multi-media
[ it's a high tech high touch world!]
Alternative paths for musicianaries
[ it's a new time, time to think new ]

CIA SUMMIT 2009 SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY MARCH 25
9:00AM- DOORS OPEN- MEET IN THE FOUNDRY
10:00AM-5:00PM- It’s All About The Song Seminar. (separate ticketed event)
5:00PM-7:00PM- Dinner (On Your Own)
7:00PM-10:00PM- Early Bird Meet and Greet and coffeehouse featuring songs performed live by Song Seminar attendees. Open to all attendees!

THURSDAY MARCH 26
9:00AM- DOORS OPEN- MEET IN THE FORTRESS
10:00AM- 5:00PM- INDIE SHOWCASE (Bands and Singer/Songwriters- 2 venues)
5:00PM-7:00PM-MEAL OF HOPE- (optional) Or dinner on your own.
7:30PM-7:45PM- Worship with Shelley Jennings
7:45PM-9:30PM- Christian Independent Alliance/Artists in Christian Testimony, Intl. presentation on fundraising for your mission.
9:30PM-??- Networking, Hang out time!

FRIDAY MARCH 27
9:00AM- DOORS OPEN
10:00AM-10:30AM- Keith Mohr/CIA Summit Founder- Welcome!
10:30AM-11:00AM- Worship W/ Journey Home
11:00AM-11:30AM- Scott MacLeod- Word of the Day
11:30AM-12:00PM- Grant Norsworthy- Self Promotion for Jesus:Paradox or Contradiction?
12:00PM-1:00PM- Lunch at The Venue
1:00PM-2:00PM- Wally Nason-Wally’s World- Questions to ask and things to know!
2:00PM-3:00PM- BOOKING/MANAGEMENT PANEL W/ Ray Ware, Ricky B, Wally Nason, Mark Sullivan, Ted Bruun, Randy Maricle, LeeAnn Patin
3:00PM-3:30PM- PUBLICITY W/ Lynn McCain
3:30PM-4:00PM- Don’t Get Taken, Take Control W/ Tom Sabella
4:00PM-4:30PM- BRANDING PANEL- W/ Scott Shuford, Mike Rapp, Rana McIntyre, Robert Morrison, Kyle Dietz-KMS Media
4:30PM-5:00PM- MERCHANDISING PANEL- W/ Scott Brinson, Toby Hancock, Link Tipton- Blue Nova Bands moderated by: Scott Shuford
5:00PM-6:00PM- DAY WRAPUP PANEL - Q&A- W/All Panelists
6:00-7:30PM- Dinner Break (on your own)
FRIDAY MARCH 27- 7:30PM-?? CONCERTS at “The Foundry Coffeehouse” and “The Fortress” featuring Drew Davidsen band, Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band, Holly Starr, Aaron Crider Band, Justpassingthru, Gabriel, plus many excellent singer/songwriters at The Foundry!

SATURDAY MARCH 28
9:00AM- DOORS OPEN
10:00AM-10:30AM- Worship W/ Gabriel
10:30AM-11:00AM- Scott MacLeod- Word of the Day
11:00AM-11:30AM- Interview W/ Stevvi Alexander
11:30AM-12:00PM- The business of ministry- W/ Gregory E Seneff, esq.
12:00PM-1:00PM- Lunch at The Venue
1:00PM-2:00PM- PRODUCER/A&R- W/ Eric Copeland, Zodlounge, Billy Smiley, Banner Kidd- Sweetwater Productions, Dennis Dearing
2:00-3:00- INTERNET MARKETING/PROMO- W/ Scott Shuford, Mike Rapp, Keith Stancil, David Hooper, Terrance D Schemansky, and Kelly Poe of volumMonster.com.
3:00PM-4:00PM- TOM JACKSON- All Roads Lead to the Stage
4:00PM-5:00PM- FUTURE OF MUSIC PANEL- W/ Vince Wilcox, Mark Adkison, Mike Rapp, Scott Shuford,Keith Mohr
5:00PM-6:00PM- EVENT WRAP UP PANEL - Q&A- W/All Panelists
6:00PM-7:30PM- Dinner Break (on your own)
7:30PM-9:00PM- MOMENTUM AWARDS
9:00PM-10:00PM- SPECIAL CONCERT W/ MARGARET BECKER
10:00PM-??? NETWORK TIL WE DROP!