TOLUCA LAKE, Calif. — The National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) announced this week a variety of upcoming music industry events, including top producer songwriter Derek Bramble at NARIP’s Producing Hit Songs series in L.A. on May 18th, and Modern A&R with Joe Poindexter in Phoenix on May 19th.

NARIP’s “Producing Hit Songs” series will take place Friday afternoons from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the School of Audio Engineering located at 6565 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood on February 16 (with The Underdogs), March 16 (with Desmond Child), April 20 (with Rick Nowels), May 18 (with Derek Bramble) and June 15. Dates and prices subject to change, seating is limited due to venue size, register online at narip.com or call 818-769-7007 with credit card or for more information.

Upcoming events for May:
* Apr 28: Modern A&R with JOE POINDEXTER in S.F. THIS WEEKEND
* May 5: Cinco de Mayo Brunch in Phoenix
* May 18: Producing Hit Songs with DEREK BRAMBLE in L.A.
* May 19: Modern A&R with JOE POINDEXTER in Phoenix

About NARIP
NARIP promotes education, career advancement and good will among record executives. NARIP offers professional development opportunities, educational programs and seminars, interaction with peers, a job bank, a member resume database for employers, a mentor network, a newsletter and other services.

NARIP was created specifically for – and is restricted to – record industry professionals. To qualify for membership, you must work at a major or independent label, record distributor, record marketing or personal management firm. Lawyers, publicists and consultants whose main client base is the record business are also welcome.

Get full details and register for NARIP events at www.NARIP.com.

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