These Terms and Conditions (“Agreement”, “Terms”) govern the website use, located at www.camusicgroup.org, and/or provision of Music Entertainment Services (“Service”, “Services”) by Creative Alignment Music Group (“CA Music Group”, “we”, “us”, “our”), which is owned and/or operated by On and On Enterprises (“On and On”).
Your acceptance of Services from CA Music Group shall be deemed to constitute acceptance of the Terms and Conditions contained herein. If you do not accept and agree to these Terms, do not use the Website or any of the Services provided herein.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, in which case, we will post the revised version on the Website and update the “Last Updated” date to reflect the date of the changes.
Subject to these Terms, Creative Alignment Music Group hereby grants you a limited revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use its Service, in the manner intended and outlined herein. Unless otherwise specified in writing, the Service is not for resale. We reserve the right at all times and without notice to restrict and/or terminate your access to the Service (or any portion thereof) and modify or discontinue providing the Service (or any portion thereof).
CA Music Group’s policy with respect to the collection and use of your personally identifiable information is set in our Privacy Policy. By accepting these Terms, you acknowledge your agreement with CA Music Group’s Privacy Policy.
CA Music Group extends across multiple media platforms, creating opportunities to develop and support talent while uniquely aligning music with community and resources.
Creative Services include Vocal Coaching, Songwriting, Music Business Consultation, Development Program and Event Curation.
Vocal Coaching sessions are customized to focus on techniques that master technical and artistic proficiency in multiple musical and vocal styles; available for adults and children both as an individual or small group session. Please see our Restricted and Prohibited Uses section for further details.
During Songwriting sessions, Artists are able to present one song or idea to receive one-on-one guidance to help cultivate their sound and take their songwriting to the next level.
Artists certifies that song submissions are their original work and there are no restrictions of use. Please see our Restricted and Prohibited Uses section for further details.
CREATIVE CONTRIBUTION: CA Music Group provides assistance in the creative process. In the event, Advisors contributes substantially to a work, Artists accordingly and uncontestedly enter into a co-authorship agreement with all contributing parties. Rights and ownership splits will be determined immediately following the completion of the session/song; following an official fully executed co-owner’s agreement.
Music Business Consultations gives guidance to help you understand the music business and how to protect yourself in the industry.
CA Music Group’s Development program is a guide of the creative and business processes of music. Within each component we explore topics from many angles that gives an in-depth and informed understanding of the industry.
During the Artist Discovery session we discuss your current focuses and needs to determine a development plan from CA Music Group’s core features. You are able to select a standalone feature, a combination of any 2 or 3 features, or selecting all 4 features.
CA Music Group’s curated events provide a supportive platform for Artists to connect with the Creative Community, gain inspiration and showcase their work.
CREATIVE WORKSHOP SHOWCASE:
Music showcase applications are open to all music genres, Artists from around the world and signed and unsigned Artists alike.
Artist submission does not guarantee Artist performance in the CA Music Group showcase. However, opportunities for Artists do not stop at performing. In the event Artist is not invited to perform, application fees may be used toward a General Admission showcase ticket, in which Artist can utilize to network with industry professionals and fellow musicians. Fees may also be used toward one of the many Creative Services offered by CA Music Group, including Vocal Coaching, Songwriting, Music Business Consultation and Development sessions.
As a showcase, CA Music Group does not offer payment for performances nor for related expenses, including production, travel or accommodations. However, if selected, each Artist will receive CA Music Group’s exclusive showcase package; consisting of a 1 time Vocal/Performance Coaching session and access to our pre-showcase rehearsal.
CA Music Group will provide access to a full house band to accompany Artists. Artists may choose to perform with a performance track or acoustically.
Showcase performance slots run an average of 7 minutes.
All official CA Music Group showcase performances will be promoted across our media channels and those of our partners.
Prior to CA Music Group’s presentation of a showcase performance, Artists will be required to execute an agreement embodying these policies as well as other warranties and release forms.
By submitting the CA Music Group Creative Workhop Showcase application, all submitting Artists are authorizing CA Music Group to contact you via the submitted email and/or phone number.
GENERAL ADMISSION:
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Tickets may be transferred if you are not able to attend the Event. However, tickets cannot be resold for commercial gain. If we have reason to believe that tickets have been resold, they will be invalidated, and the holder will be refused admission.
No one will be allowed admission to the Event without a valid ticket or pass.
If the Event is rescheduled or moved, we will give you the option of exchanging your tickets for the new date/location. However, we cannot be held responsible for any resulting costs you may incur for travel, accommodations and other related goods, services or compensation. Please see our Schedule Changes, Cancellations and Refunds section outlined below for more information.
To ensure Event safety, we reserve the right to conduct security searches as we deem appropriate. We reserve the right to refuse admission or remove any person appearing to be intoxicated, under the influence of drugs, behaving dangerously or inappropriately, or for any other behavior likely to cause damage, injury, harm or nuisance to attendees, the venue or themselves, or for failure to comply with the reasonable requests of CA Music Group.
Neither CA Music Group nor the venue operator will accept responsibility for any loss or damage to personal property brought to the Event.
It is understood that by attending the Event, you may be filmed, photographed or sound recorded and grant us the right and permission to use your likeness, image, voice and/or appearance to be used in videos, publications, advertisements, news releases, websites and promotional or educational materials in any medium taken or made on behalf of CA Music Group.
CA Music Group works with Artists to prepare placement ready songs that match the brief requirements of Music Licensors, ensuring music is appropriately mixed and mastered and legally cleared and credited.
Available from one database, CA Music Group subsequently provides Music Supervisors exclusive access to quality song recordings from its roster of Artists.
CA Music Group provides its roster of Artists exclusive access to industry professional contacts.
The nature of each Creative Service is to provide information, advice, guidance, resources and networking opportunities within the music industry. Users understand that there is no implied or stated guarantee of success or effectiveness of individual sessions, series of appointments or any other form of engagement with CA Music Group. You acknowledge that CA Music Group is not a substitute for legal, financial, medical or psychological care or treatment and that you will always use discretion and careful consideration when using our Services.
All Products, Services and features are exclusively created by and made available through this site. Reselling of any material is strictly prohibited.
Products and/or Services may have limited quantities or availability.
We reserve the right to modify the contents of this site at any time, including but not limited to descriptions or pricing of Products and Services. We reserve the right to discontinue any Product, Service or feature at any time.
We reserve the right to limit the sale of our Products or Services to any person, geographic region or jurisdiction. We may exercise this right on a case-by-case basis.
The information provided on this Website is for general information purposes and use only. Every endeavor is made to keep the Product and Service information complete and correct; however, you are responsible for ensuring the Product and/or Service you purchase is suitable for your specific requirements. For personalized Service and recommendations, please note any advice given by us will be based on the information you provide at the time of inquiry and therefore we will only be responsible for advice per that information.
Occasionally, there may be information on our site, or in the Service provided, that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies or omissions that may relate to Product and/or Service descriptions, pricing, promotions, offers, product shipping charges, transit times and availability. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions and to change or update information or cancel orders if any information is inaccurate at any time without prior notice (including after you have submitted your order). We undertake no obligation to update, amend or clarify information, including without limitation, pricing information, except as required by law.
Any offer for any Product or Service made on this site is void where prohibited.
Some aspects of the Website may require you to pay a fee; the details of which are available in various areas of the Website that feature the ability to purchase Products, features or Services. You agree to pay all fees and applicable taxes. We may revise the pricing for Products, Services or features offered through the Website at any time. Unless otherwise noted, all currency references are in U.S. dollars. All fees and charges are payable in accordance with payment terms in effect at the time the fee or the charge becomes payable.
We reserve the right to refuse any order you place with us. We may, in our sole discretion, limit or cancel quantities purchased per person, per household or per order. In the event that we make a change to or cancel an order, we may attempt to notify you by contacting the e‑mail and/or billing address/phone number provided at the time the order was made. We reserve the right to limit or prohibit orders that, in our sole judgment, appear to be placed by dealers, resellers or distributors.
You agree to provide current, complete and accurate purchase information for all purchases made from us.
All currency is United States Dollar (USD).
All scheduled changes and cancellations must be received in writing. Contact us to make changes to a scheduled session.
CA Music Group reserves the right to decline a session change or reschedule request from those who frequently and inconsiderately alters or cancels their appointments.
As a courtesy to our Consultants, we request a minimum of 24 hours notice be given to CA Music Group to reschedule a confirmed appointment. No refunds will be provided for any paid and confirmed appointments; however, upon our discretion, prepaid payments will be used toward a rescheduled appointment time.
Upon receipt of a request to reschedule an appointment, if accepted we will provide you with a credit code for the initial session requested. You will be responsible for completing the initial session form to reschedule your appointment and must enter the provided code to receive the credit. Credit codes are valid for 3 months.
In the event a CA Music Group Consultant is unable to perform the Service due to an injury or illness, act of God or other cause beyond our control, we will make every effort to secure a replacement. If a suitable replacement can not be provided, we will recommend a rescheduled session or cancel the session and will take the responsibility to return all payments received.
USER: You represent that you are 18 years or older, and are fully able and competent to enter into, abide by and comply with the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations and warranties set forth in these Terms.
The minimum age allowed for participating in any Service is 8 years old. Children under the age of 18 are not authorized to process submissions on our Website. A parent or guardian must give permission for session participation and is expected to remain present for the duration of each session.
SESSION: Small Group sessions are limited to 10 participants.
SONGWRITING SUBMISSIONS: In the event song submissions for creative writing review contains unauthorized copyrighted material, your submission will be automatically nullified. You will be responsible for the session payment remitted to CA Music Group without refund or transfer. You will be responsible for resubmitting original copyrighted material, void of infringement, and payment.
If you submit material that you have co-written with another author, you must have express permission from the co-writer to submit your shared material.
TIME ZONE: All indicated times refer to Eastern Time (ET).
WEBSITE: Without limiting anything set out elsewhere in these Terms, you may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Website:
You also agree not to:
It is understood that by using our Services, you grant us the right and permission to use your (including participants) name, facility, likeness, image, voice and/or appearance as such may be embodied in any photos, video recordings, audiotapes, digital images, and the like, taken or made on behalf of CA Music Group. You agree that we have complete ownership of such material and can use said material for any purpose consistent with CA Music Group’s mission. These uses include, but are not limited to videos, publications, advertisements, news releases, websites and any promotional or educational materials in any medium. You acknowledge that you will not receive any compensation for the use of such images, videos, likeness, etc.
It is your responsibility to articulate this information to participants.
If you do not wish to be captured in any way, please notify us prior to the confirmed session. If you do not voice this concern, you consent to being captured as described above.
All content of the Website is the property of On and On, its licensors, designers or other providers of such materials (unless otherwise noted) and is protected by United States and international laws relating to copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets and other intellectual property or proprietary rights.
The trademarks, service marks, logos and other indicia of origin (collectively, the “Marks”) used on this Website are owned by On and On and other third parties. No license or right to use any Marks contained on this Website is granted, whether by implication or otherwise and any use of any Marks contained on this Website is expressly prohibited unless authorized in writing by the owner of the applicable Marks. All rights not explicitly granted herein are reserved.
You are not authorized to reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store or transmit any of the material on the Website, except as follows:
You must not:
The Website may contain links to other independent third party web sites (“Linked Sites”). These Linked Sites are provided solely as a convenience to our visitors. Such Linked Sites are not under our control and we are not responsible for, and do not endorse the content of such Linked Sites, including any information or materials contained on such Linked Sites. You will need to make your own independent judgment regarding your interaction with these Linked Sites.
Any dispute you have with any carrier, service provider, third party service or other third party arising from your use of the Website, is directly between you and such third party and you irrevocably release On and On (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures and employees) from any and all claims, demands and damages (actual and consequential) or every kind and nature, known and unknown, arising out of or in any way connected with such disputes.
From time to time, On and On may use techniques designed to identify fraudulent activities. You agree to cooperate with such efforts as On and On may, in its sole discretion, deem necessary to identify attempted fraud. You further agree that if, for any reason, you or others acting on your behalf are suspected of fraud or other violation of these Terms, On and On may, in its sole discretion, declare you to be in breach of these Terms, suspend, block and/or terminate your use of the Website and/or seek prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.
You hereby agree to indemnify, defend and hold On and On, its agents, suppliers, licensees, content providers, successors, or assigns, and/or its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors and agents (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) harmless from and against any and all damages, liability, claims, actions, demands and costs (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of settlement) arising out of any breach or alleged breach by you of these Terms and/or Privacy Policy and/or any use by you of the Service or any element or component thereof.
Without limiting anything set out above, you hereby release each of the Indemnified Parties from all damages, liability, claims, actions, demands and costs of every kind and nature, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed, arising out of or in any way connected with these Terms, Privacy Policy and/or any use by you of the Service.
We do not represent or warrant that the information on the Website is accurate, complete or current. We reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions and to change or update information at any time without prior notice.
The content presented on or through the Website is made available for general information purposes only and may include materials provided by third parties, including other Users, bloggers, third party licensors, syndicators, aggregators and/or reporting services. All statements and/or opinions expressed in any third party materials, and all articles and responses to questions and other content, other than the content provided by On and On, are solely the opinions and the responsibility of the person or entity providing those materials and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of On and On. You hereby acknowledge that On and On is not responsible or liable to you, or any third party, for the content or accuracy of any materials on the Website, including, without limitation, materials provided by any third parties.
You expressly agree that the use of the website is at your sole risk. The Website and all information, content, materials, products and other services included on or otherwise made available to you through the Website are provided on an “as is” and “as available basis”, unless otherwise specified in writing. On and On makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Website, or the information, content, materials, products or other services included on or otherwise made available to you through the Website, unless otherwise specified in writing.
To the full extent of permissible by applicable law, On and On disclaims all warranties, statutory, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement of proprietary rights. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from On and On or through the Website, will create any warranty not expressly stated herein.
On and On does not warrant that the Website, information, content, materials, products or other services included on or otherwise made available to you through the Website will be uninterrupted or free of errors, viruses or other harmful components and does not warrant that any of the foregoing will be corrected.
You understand and agree that your using, accessing, downloading or otherwise obtaining information, materials or data through the Website or any reference sites is at your own discretion. If your use of the Website or any element or component thereof results in the need for service to, or replacement of, equipment or data, On and On is neither responsible nor liable for those costs. If you are dissatisfied with the Website or any element or component thereof, or with any of the terms and conditions of these Terms or Privacy Policy, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue accessing and using the Website.
In the event you transmit, introduce or otherwise cause any technical disruption to the Website, you agree to be responsible for any and all liabilities and costs and expenses (including attorney’s fees and expenses) arising from any and all claims brought by third parties based upon such technical disruptions. “Technical disruptions” include, but are not limited to, uploading or otherwise disseminating viruses, worms, spyware, adware, or other malicious code, or placing a disproportionate load on the Website.
Your use of the Service and any controversy, claim or dispute relating thereto, shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of New York. Your use of the Service may also be subject to other local and state laws. Any dispute shall be resolved solely in the state or federal courts located in New York, to whose jurisdiction and venue you hereby expressly consent.
In addition, you hereby waive the right to bring or participate in any claim against On and On as a class action, consolidated, multi-district, or collective action, or private attorney general action. If On and On prevails against you in any arbitration or proceeding concerning our Terms or our Privacy Policy, we shall be entitled to recover our legal costs, including attorneys’ fees, in addition to all other available legal and equitable relief.
If you have any questions about these Terms, our practices or your engagements with this Service, please contact us using the form below.
Updated: August 30, 2024
Born into a creative family, Christina began her musical journey as a Singer and Writer. While developing her artistic abilities, she discovered her passion for the business side of the industry and pursued a career as a Music Publisher and Performing Rights Representative.
Serving in many capacities, Christina has worked with some of the biggest productions and names in business and entertainment. She has sang and shared stages alongside Fantasia, Harry Connick Jr., Toshi Reagon, Fred Hammond and Israel Houghton. As a Member of the Music Publishing Affairs team at TRO Essex Music Group, she has represented the musical catalogs of Bernice Johnson Reagon, Bill Evans, LeadBelly, Woody Guthrie, The Who and Pink Floyd. As a Creative Director, she has secured song placements for Warner Bros., HBO, Amazon Studios, Hulu, Netflix and Jay-Z. She has processed licenses and agreements for Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Gary Clark Jr., David Guetta, Nicki Minaj, Pitbull and Blake Shelton. As a Projects Manager, she has spearheaded many program initiatives, including the centennial musical celebration for songwriter Bart Howard and Carnegie Hall’s Lullaby Project. As the International Administrator for Broadcast Music, Inc., she has worked with global societies to ensure the creative works of songwriters were properly protected and compensated in foreign territories.
As a Visionary and Leader, Christina utilizes her Bachelor of Professional Studies in Music Business to produce and organize several ventures where she shares her skills, talents, experiences and expertise to help further grow and cultivate the brands and careers of others; including a current partnership with the Internal Revenue Service as an Artist Advocate to help educate Creatives on governmental policies and practices.
Hailing from the vibrant city of Brooklyn, New York, Barry has over 25 years experience in the Entertainment industry as a Vocalist, Songwriter, Actor, Dancer, Instructor and Music Director.
Barry received his training as a young Artist in the world renowned Boys Choir of Harlem and is an academic scholar of Choir Academy of Harlem and Medgar Evers College. Both a national and international Performer, he has toured all 50 states of America and has traveled to countries and territories including Israel, Japan, Turkey, Vienna, Puerto Rico and Grenada. He was honored to perform for US Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush and South African President Nelson Mandela. He has shared stages with musical greats such as Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole, Wynton Marsalis, Kathleen Battle, Leontyne Price, Wyclef Jean, John Legend, Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Brian McKnight, Backstreet Boys, The Beach Boys, Stephen Hurd, Israel Houghton, Donnie McClurkin, Kurt Masur and Seiji Ozawa. He has also appeared in several TV show programs.
Over the years, Barry has been privileged with a career that has allowed him to choreograph, record, vocally arrange and compose for several soundtracks, musical projects and stage productions. He currently leads creative workshops and continues to perform with The Alumni Ensemble of Harlem.
An in-depth guide that gives attention to four major facets of Artist Development;
You are able to develop a plan from CA Music Group’s core features; choosing to select a standalone feature, a combination of any 2 or 3 features, or selecting all 4 features.
Based on your current focus and needs, discussed during the Discovery session, the development team will explore elements of impact from within these components to provide you with a comprehensive and informed understanding of the industry and to help ensure your success.