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ABOUT IMB
Founded by Producer-Director Eric Kline in 1999, Inside the Music
Business is a multi-platform brand and company that bridges the
gap between corporate America, the record labels and the independent
artist community. The company provides exposure opportunities and
‘tools for success’ via events, programming, and publications for
musicians of all genres.
For the past eighteen years, Kline has been a
video Producer/Director whose area of specialty has been on music
and the music industry. His visions in the production of music
videos, commercials and documentaries, compilations have made him a
recognized name in the music business.
After completing an academic education in video and film production,
Kline met Max Gousse (who was then a computer Consultant and later
became a programming executive and legendary A&R/talent
scout). Gousse and Kline quickly became friends (Kline was directing
videos already) and within a year Kline began his music industry
career as promo producer under the legendary Les Garland at the
Box Music Network in 1991.
During his nine year tenure at the network, Kline rose up from
freelance producer to become Senior Producer and was entrusted with
the network’s most ambitious projects; he was an idea-man who
executed as on-site director, scriptwriter, interviewer,
post-production producer. He was credited for having an immense
impact on the look and direction of the music channel (which merged
into MTV2 in 2001).
As the inner workings of the music business started to change, and
the demand for knowledge and strategy increased, Kline decided to
develop an insider, easy to understand ‘how to’ approach for indie
artists and aspiring music business professionals. Inside the
Music Business the brand was born!
In late 1999, Kline self-published the book/2-CD set, Inside
the Music Business: The Power Players. It received both
critical and consumer acclaim - being called 'one of the best books
written on the music business.’ Featuring a who’s who of the music
business, the tome featured 40 of the most powerful industry
notables including Russell Simmons, Ice Cube, E-40, Michael Bivins,
Garland, managers, attorneys, songwriters and others. From there
Inside the Music Business products were developed,
helping brand the name. Kline developed a monthly audio series,
coaching, and seminars.
In October, 2003 Inside the Music Business: The Weekly Radio
Show was launched as a ‘test’ on one AM station in Miami.
Word spread as the show hit the Internet (which was quickly becoming
a feeding ground for the industry and reached an International group
of listeners.
In April of 2007, Kline created, executive produced and co-hosted
‘Strategies for Success’ (along with Adam Gaynor formerly
of Matchbox 20). Strategies was an all-genre seminar
and showcase with special guest speakers MC Serch, multi-platinum
Country Producer /Songwriter Steve Bogard and more than 30 other
executives, attorneys, songwriters. The set is available for sale
on this site.
In 2008, the company produced a series of Mixers featuring music
industry professionals and indie artists.
In 2009, Inside the Music Business became a media partner/sponsor of
the Miami Music Festival, which features more than 600 performances
over 3 days (December 10-12th).
For more info visit
www.MiamiMusicFestival.org
Coming in 2010: The Psychology of Success Workshop/Showcase; Mixers
in NYC, Nashville and Miami & more.
Eric Kline has worked with a who’s who of the music business,
including: Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs, Snoop, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi,
*N Sync, Will Smith, Mariah Carey, LL Cool J, Wyclef Jean, Gloria
Estefan, Russell Simmons, Geto Boys, Bone Thugs N Harmony, New
Edition, Aaliyah, Notorious B.I.G., Rob Zombie, Meatloaf along
with hundreds of other artists.
He has also worked with Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Denis Leary,
Denzel Washington, Spike Lee amongst many others in the film and
comedy fields. |
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