With a 17 year background of professional performance & composition and music consultancy with the Musiciansʼ Union and his own company, Sostenuto LLP, Andy is uniquely placed to give a broad overview of the music industry focusing on the burning issues of rights, royalties, digital promotion and more.
Andy chairing a panel discussion with Lee Parsons of Ditto Music, left and Steve Purdham of We7.com, right
Andy has delivered talks and speeches to musicians and music businesses from those studying at schools and colleges to professionals at large industry events such as Gigbeth, the BBC Radio 2 OnSong Festival and the Shrewsbury Folk Festival.
“Andyʼs breadth of knowledge of the industry from inside, combined with his relaxed style of delivery made for a great learning experience for my Music Technology students.” - Dr. Simon Hall, Birmingham Conservatoire, BCU
“He has a great knowledge and command that you would expect from a professional musician…very knowledgeable and experienced in all areas of the music industry and he is in a unique position to be able to understand the issues on all sides of the table as well as give accurate, candid and unbiased opinions.” - Nick Dunn, Managing Director, Horus Music Ltd.
“Andy is a reliable, enthusiastic and professional person who is committed to inspiring, supporting and helping musicians and music related businesses” – Mark Sampson, Director, Iron Man Records
“Andy Derrick gave a guest lecture on his perspective of the Music Industry. His knowledge and approach was fresh and challenging, and welcomed by the students. So much so, we asked him back…” - Mark Thorley, Programme Leader, Coventry University
Who is this aimed at?
Musicians and music technologists studying at school, FE and HE, music professionals, bands and ensembles of any genre.
Topics covered include Copyright, Royalties, Digital Issues, Sampling and Copying, Digital Promotion, Social Media and much more.
Other services available:
Bespoke packages, participation on demo juryʼs, panel discussions, guest speaker, one-to-one & group consulting, etc.
Contact and Booking
Phone Andy on 07595 663966, email dandyeric@gmail.com