Los Angeles, CA January 5, 2011 – Making Music Herstory will present the panel discussion, WOMEN BEHIND THE CONSOLE: Inside the process at the NAMM H.O.T. Zone (Hands-On Training) on January 14, 2011 at 12-1:15PM in room 204A. Panelists include Grammy and Tony nominated Singer-Songwriter Brenda Russell (The Color Purple, Stevie Wonder, Mary J. Blige), Producer/Engineer Sylvia Massy, RadioStar Studios (Red Hot Chili Peppers, R.E.M., Prince), Grammy winning Engineer Ann Mincieli (Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Usher), ASCAP Award winning Engineer Marcella Araica (Timbaland, Keri Hilson, Britney Spears), Audio Engineer Jeri Palumbo (NFL, CBS, FOX), Moderated by Producer/Engineer Lisa Chamblee Hampton, Executive Producer of Making Music Herstory (Prince, George Duke, Justin Timberlake).
The panel will discuss the engineering, production or songwriting process behind their favorite projects and share techniques, gear interests, and clientele interaction. “I can’t wait to hear the insider stories to some REALLY famous songs!” says Lisa Chamblee Hampton. “To have these extraordinary producers and engineers together, we will certainly gain an education and also get to know them a little better. It will be very powerful to see and hear these women talk about the work they have done.”
For everyone who can’t make it to the NAMM Show, the event will be broadcast live on USTREAM.tv (www.ustream.com/channel/women-behind-the-console) and the archive will be available for viewing anytime on that channel and on www.makingmusicherstory.com.
Brenda Russell
Singer-songwriter/Producer
Brenda was already blessed with musical abilities coming from a musical family. Although she wasn’t classically trained, she became “a channel” to base her writing career. Some of her popular works have been recorded or collaborated with the following well-known artists: Stevie Wonder, Sting, Babyface, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson, Donna Summer, Earth Wind & Fire, Ray Charles, Luther Vandross, Roberta Flack, and Al Jarreau.
Russell composed music for The Color Purple, performed by American Idol winner Fantasia, Tony winner LaChanze and Michelle Williams (Destiny’s Child). With the musical’s outstanding and unforgettable soundtrack, the Broadway show has spread across the US as well as Brazil.
With 13 solo albums and other collaborated projects, Russell’s work continues to blossom. “I am a citizen of the world and believe in peace and love to all people…I want my music to bring people together.”
Sylvia Massy
Producer/ Engineer/ Mixer
While working as a disk jockey for a university radio station, Sylvia became fascinated with recording gear and production techniques. After college, she landed a job working at a recording studio in San Francisco, and during the off hours she produced demos for local bands (including her own).
After a few years, Sylvia moved to Los Angeles and continued to record local LA bands. One of those bands, Green Jello (later re-named Green Jelly) attracted the attention of Zoo Records and went on to sell over one million albums. Soon after, Zoo asked Sylvia to produce the progressive rock group Tool for their label. Both the EP Opiate and the album Undertow that she produced have had multi-platinum sales success.
Since then, she has produced tracks for Sublime, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Skunk Anansie, Love & Rockets, and many others. She has recorded and/or mixed tunes for such diverse artists as Johnny Cash, Prince, R.E.M., Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, System Of A Down, and Smashing Pumpkins.
Ann Mincieli
Engineer/ Producer
Ann, Grammy winning Engineer, has a robust career working with such high profile artists like Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson, Jay-Z, Drake, Leona Lewis, Adam Lambert and Carrie Underwood. While she started her career assisting sessions for Mariah Carey, Ann has now held a 12 year position as Alicia Key’s Engineer/Coordinator/Studio Director, and recently returned to the Studio with AK to startup two new projects for 2011 and 2012.
Mincieli prides herself in learning every aspect in the music industry to help expand her career. Her extensive engineering skills range from tracking, to mixing and programming. Now with her new facility Jungle City Studios opening in New York City, Ann will expand her vast clientele and continue to service the entertainment community in a big way.
Marcella Araica
Mix Engineer/Producer
Marcella is a steady-rising star in the music industry. She started her professional career as an assistant at the Hit Factory in March 2002. After graduating with honors from the Full Sail Production and Recording Program in Orlando, Florida, she was identified as a person with tremendous potential. After only two months, she was working as an assistant engineer in sessions for Timbaland and Missy Elliot.
Subsequently, she became a fulltime engineer at the studio, working closely with Timbaland. In 2003, she met Danja who soon involved Marcella in the recording and mixing of all of his records, helping him to achieve “his sound.” Araica continued to work with Timbaland as well, and has mixed some of his biggest hits in recent years.
In 2010 Araica was presented with two ASCAP Awards for her work on Keri Hilson’s “Knock You Down” and Pink’s “Sober” as well as the ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Award.
Jeri Palumbo
Live Broadcast Engineer
Jeri Palumbo brings years of high level technical experience ranging from live broadcast engineering of Major League Sports and Entertainment, music recording engineer-producer and arranger, IT technologist, Audio/Video editor… to Marketing and Merchandising for Radio City Music Hall. Her consummate professionalism extends beyond the technical to the positive attitude, articulate communication skills and accessible demeanor she brings to any job. Her intellectual curiosity drives her ambition to learn cutting edge technologies and her application engineering skills help technology suppliers understand the boundaries between the theoretical and the practical.
She currently is working with Conan O’Brien, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the Super Bowl XLII, Orange Bowl, Sugar Bowl for FoxSports, CBS, ESPN and the NFL.
Lisa Chamblee-Hampton
Producer/Engineer
As an audio engineer Lisa has worked on several Grammy nominated projects for the likes of Prince, George Duke and Justin Timberlake, and has recorded great musicians like Herbie Hancock, Patrice Rushen and Tower of Power. “Create Your Own Opportunity” is the motto by which she lives and works.
Before moving out to LA, Lisa completed her AAS at the Institute of Production and Recording in Minneapolis, MN. Between jobs and studying to become what she is today, she built a clientele and recorded every chance she got. After graduating she established her own studio and soon after that became a staff engineer at the famed Paisley Park.
As Executive Producer of Making Music Herstory, a docu-series on creating music with all female production, Lisa is focused on supporting independent artistry and acknowledging the contributions of women in this industry. The project showcases some of the most talented artists, producers, writers, engineers and musicians in music producing songs on www.makingmusicherstory.com. “The goal of Making Music Herstory is to display positive images of women in music and share great music.” –LCH
About Making Music Herstory
Making Music Herstory is a multi-media label that produces music with a female perspective- all roles from producing, engineering, writing, and performing are filled by women. The brand’s main focus is to produce high quality content, support independent artistry and empower women creatively. For more information about Making Music Herstory, please visit www.makingmusicherstory.com.
