Remix Hotel wraps its 2008 tour Dec. 4–6, 2008, with an L.A. weekend of music-production technology, industry panels and artist appearances presented by Avid.

Panel Lineup:

THURSDAY, DEC. 4
iStandard’s L.A. Hip Hop: The Sound That Defined The West Coast (4 p.m.)
Produced by iStandard, this panel explores the world of L.A. hip-hop, from the beginning to the heydey of gangsta rap to the current West Coast sound. The discussion will cover signature L.A. production techniques, people who made their mark on the scene, who’s hot right now and who’s next.

An Evening With MTV Post (6 p.m.)
25 years ago, MTV changed the way video and effects were edited and produced. Now, with the explosion of reality-based programming, the network has changed the shape of TV post-production yet again. Meet the people from the network—and those who feed it—to learn everything you need to know about work flow and the creative use of cutting-edge technologies.

In Session With Danja (8 p.m.)
Grammy Award–winning producer Danja sits down with Remix Editor Kylee Swenson to discuss the making of a recent hit track. In addition to covering the writing and creative processes, the conversation will include recording and mixing techniques and real session files. Audience questions encouraged!

FRIDAY, DEC. 5
iStandard’s A&R: New Era, New Challenges (4 p.m.)
Produced by iStandard, this panel will outline the job responsibilities an A&R position entails, from daily operation to talent selection to individual accountability within the record-label structure. The panel will also weigh the validity of indie approaches vs. the traditional major label, as well as cover some of the key focuses in each regarding promotion, distribution and demographic positioning.

Building a Successful Production Company (6 p.m.)
Many production companies are born out of fortune and luck—but that’s not how they last. Listen to artist/entreprenuers share knowledge about how to work with partners and customers; outfit a smart, future-proof studio; market your unqiue talents; find profitable work; and keep it coming.

Taste vs. Technique (8 p.m.)
Artists, producers and session players face off about musicianship versus musical feel: Does a lack of music-theory knowledge and formal training hinder the quality of today’s music, and conversely, can overadherence to compositional rules hamper inspiration and creativity? The creative debate ensues as each side defends the validity of its approach.

SATURDAY, DEC. 6
NARAS’s U Inc.—Career Strategies for a New Economy
Everyone wants to make millions with No. 1 hits—and some producers and engineers do—but for the vast majority, making a living working the boards is about hustling to keep a steady stream of work going. Produced by NARAS, thi panel covers various working arrangements, alternate production scenarios, networking benefits and more.

Making Music Videos: Success Stories and Cautionary Tales (6 p.m.)
Whether you plan to broaden your own work into video or collaborate with others, you should know certain things—artistically, technically and logistically. Learn about the strange alchemy among musical artists, directors and editors. Get a primer on must-know technology, and consider the real-life challenges of work flow, budget and distribution.

The Business of Touring (8 p.m.)
Always an integral promotional tool for any artist or band, touring has become a viable source of revenue for artists—and increasingly their sole burden—as labels and other supportive agencies continue to implode. This panel of artists, tour managers, label reps and others discusses what you need to know to take your act on the road and turn a profit.

For full details visit http://remixmag.com/remixhotel/news/rhla_panels_1030/