BRYCE McLAUGHLIN
Bryce began his music career as a young pianist, performing both classical and jazz repertoire alongside professional musicians at venues across California. These early experiences in music provided an insight into the triumphs and challenges of the careers of working musicians and greatly influenced his later endeavors.Having seen first hand the damaging effects of the challenges working musicians face on an ongoing basis, Bryce committed himself to finding and making widely available the tools to help musicians succeed. He has closely studied the impact of varying business relationships in the industry, the evolution of early copyright, and the business education of university music students.
Bryce is also the founder and CEO of the Key Man Group: Foundation for the Rights of Musicians, a non-profit organization actively working to develop solutions to the challenges musicians and the music industry face.
HIS FILMS
Bryce is an experienced filmmaker. He has produced videos for such organizations as the Pearson Textbook Company and the University of the Pacific. His short films have received such awards as Best Drama and Best Script Writing. Bryce has also been named an Apple Scholar by Apple Inc. for his creative short film City Grundge.HIS PHOTOGRAPHY
Bryce is also a professional photographer. He has extensive experience with live music and landscape photography. His clients have included various musical artists and the University of the Pacific's Conservatory of Music.MUSICIAN'S BUSINESS DICTIONARY
The Musician's Business Dictionary is an online, collaborative resource for today’s music industry. Designed to assist musicians and music industry professionals by providing easily accessible and free definitions of industry jargon, the project addresses a pressing need of increased access to educational resources in the music business.www.musiciansbusinessdictionary.com
The Key Man Group: Foundation for the Rights of Musicians now oversees the continued development of the Musician's Business Dictionary.
ARTIST RIGHTS WORKSHOP
The Artist Rights Workshop provided musicians from both the University of the Pacific as well as the Stockton community with the tools to protect themselves and their creative works in today's entertainment industry. Both the project booklet and project report are available for review.Download the booklet PDF Download the report PDF
BRUBECK, BANCROFT, AND THE PRESENT
An analysis of the relationship between Dave Brubeck and his attorney James Bancroft, this article explores the untraditional roles undertaken by James Bancroft and the impact of this had upon Dave Brubeck's career. The topic is then juxtaposed against the present climate of the music industry."Perhaps the most prolific jazz pianist and musician living today, Dave Brubeck began his career playing piano for big bands in the 1930s. Though his mother, a trained concert pianist, encouraged Brubeck’s studies of classical piano, his passion for jazz led him down a different path."
Released Fall 2009 Download the PDF
BEETHOVEN SAVES A COMMUNITY IN CRISIS
This article provides an analysis of the ways in which 18th and 19th century composers and publishers protected their works in a time devoid of codified copyright law and explores the application of their techniques to the present crisis of piracy in the internet age."Our present community, comprised of artists, businessmen, lawyers, and consumers, has been blessed with the opportunity to fundamentally and lastingly alter the business paradigm of composition, music performance, recording, and sales..."
Released Spring 2009 Download the PDF
ANTI-PIRACY'S AVANT-GARDE
An introduction to the implications of a proposed three-strikes anti-piracy bill both in the home country of France and in the United States."A recent law passed by the French Lower House brings the promise of controversy and the possibility of anti-piracy legislation throughout Europe and the United States. Popularly known as the ‘Three Strikes’ Piracy Law..."
Released Summer 2009 Read the article
RECITAL FILMING SERVICES
Your recital is a celebration not only of your music but also of your professional life in music. For many young professional musicians, preserving a first or second recital is essential not only for posterity but also for professional development. A professionally, well filmed recital can be useful for audition, publicity, and portfolio purposes. Professional services also allow family to fully enjoy and experience your recital without fussing over video equipment.Unlike home recordings of recitals, a professionally filmed recital offers superior video and audio quality. Recitals are filmed using two HD cameras and external audio equipment and undergo color and lighting correction in professional post-production.
My service provides...
• A full recital film recording with multi-camera angles
• 3 DVDs with full menu and chapter programming
• Digital clips of each work optimized for online distribution (i.e. YouTube and Facebook)
Please send me an email to schedule a recital filming or if you have any questions.
