November 23 – AES Toronto @ IMSTA FESTA Toronto

2024 Bulletin - November, Regular Meeting, Special Event

AES Toronto invites you to IMSTA FESTA Toronto 2024—a must-attend event for anyone passionate about music technology! Hosted by the International Music Software Trade Association (IMSTA) in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University, this free one-day celebration brings the music community together for learning, networking, and discovering the latest in music software and production.

Panels, Workshops, and Master Classes: Led by top industry professionals, gain insights and knowledge across various music production topics.

Exhibits & Giveaways: Visit exhibits to enter raffle draws for full-version software and more!

Song Critiques: Get a professional critique and a chance to win a Wild Card entry into the Songwriting Competition.

Join us at this fantastic event to network with fellow music makers, expand your knowledge, and enjoy a day filled with opportunities to grow your craft. Admission is free—just register to secure your spot.

Exhibit

Saturday – Nov 23, 2024 

 

Time: 11:00am – 6:00pm

Where:
TMU – Rogers Communications Centre,

80 Gould St, Toronto, ON M5B 2M7, Canada

About the Event

Admission is FREE with registration.

MASTERCLASS PRESENTERS

T-Minus Keynote at IMSTA FESTA Toronto 2024

T-Minus has contributed to releases for top artists in hip hop and R&B, including Drake, Nicki Minaj, The Weeknd, Lil Wayne, Logic, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Camila Cabello, Travis Scott, Justin Bieber, Belly, A$AP Rocky, Big Sean, DMX, DJ Khaled, 2 Chainz, Lana Del Rey, Sia, J. Cole, and Nelly Furtado, among others. He has been recognized with credits on eight Grammy Award-nominated singles or albums, including an Album of the Year nomination for his work on Lamar’s Good Kid, M.A.A.D City (2012). In 2012, he also earned the Top Producer award at BMI’s R&B/Hip Hop Awards.

Johann ‘YOGI’ Deterville

3-time JUNO Award-winning, platinum-selling music producer

Join 3-time JUNO Award-winning, platinum-selling music producer Johann Deterville, also known as Yogi The Producer, and SOCAN Creative Executive Lord Quest for a beat-making master class. Get an inside look at the creative process, the software, and the plug-ins Yogi uses to craft music for today’s top artists. You’ll also pick up essential tips on how to elevate your own music. Whether you’re an aspiring beat-maker or an industry professional, this “Cookin’ Beats” panel offers an exclusive insider perspective on the craft.

Michael Boddicker

 

Join us as Michael Boddicker takes you on a journey through his remarkable career in music, from getting his start with Moog synthesizers to working with industry legends. Michael will share behind-the-scenes stories of collaborating with icons like Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, and many more. Hear firsthand about the evolution of electronic music and synthesizers and how his groundbreaking work helped shape music in film and pop culture..

Jay Dufour

16 Billboard #1’s, received 8 Juno Award wins, 10 CCMA Award wins, worked on 32 gold and platinum selling records

 Join us for an exclusive master class with the acclaimed mixing engineer, Jay Dufour, as he reveals the secrets behind mixing a number one record! Learn fresh and new techniques used today to make hit records pop. This session cannot be missed.

Liz Rodrigues

GRAMMY-WINNING SINGER & SONGWRITER

Join GRAMMY Award Winning songwriter Liz Rodrigues and SOCAN creative executive Houtan Hodania for an engaging master class on the art of songwriting. Liz will discuss what inspires her, how to craft memorable melodies, song structure, lyric writing, co-writing, and much more.

Liz Rodrigues is a Grammy award-winning songwriter whose songs have been recorded by artists including Celine Dion, Pitbull, P!nk, Nicole Sherzinger among others.

Paul Sanderson

Exclusively serving clients in arts and entertainment for over 40 years

Are you interested in learning how to protect your music and thrive in the modern industry? Join Paul Sanderson—one of Canada’s top entertainment and intellectual property lawyers—for an exclusive Masterclass at IMSTA FESTA. With over 30 years of experience, Paul has become a trusted legal advisor to many of Canada’s leading artists, producers, and entertainment companies. As the founder of Sanderson Law, he has been instrumental in developing legal frameworks that safeguard creators in Canada’s evolving music landscape, particularly in areas like copyright protection, contract negotiations, licensing, and royalties.

Martin Pilchner

Architectural and Acoustic Design of Media Facilities and critical listening environments

Are you passionate about music studio design? Join us for an exclusive master class on Home Studio Acoustics Design led by the renowned studio designer and acoustician, Martin Pilchner!

Neil Parfitt

Award-winning composer specializing in animation

Orin Isaacs

Veteran composer and producer with several Gold, Platinum and Juno winning albums

Join us for the Writing for Screen master class, where expert composers Orin Isaacs and Neil Parfitt will discuss the unique challenges of composing for screen projects. They’ll break down the fast-paced demands, such as handling tight deadlines, juggling multiple cues, and managing production. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at the tools they rely on and how their studio setups help keep everything on track. Neil and Orin will present real examples of client requests and how the final score came together, complete with before-and-after clips. Stick around for a relaxed Q&A, where you can ask any questions you have.

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