Florida Chapter

The Florida Chapter was officially established in November 1995. Recognizing the growing music industry in South Florida, The Recording Academy chose Miami Beach as its Florida headquarters. The Chapter is an integral part of the region's music industry, expanding its presence throughout a state that has one of the most diverse, talented, and fastest-growing music communities in the country.

The Florida Chapter office is located on Lincoln Road in the restored Albion Hotel in the heart of Miami Beach's historic Art Deco District. The office is conveniently located near many of Florida's music companies including major and independent record labels, publishers, performing rights organizations, and music television networks. In a growing trend, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Gainesville, Jacksonville, and other areas of the state are being recognized, both nationally and internationally, as active music centers crossing many genres. Historically significant recording studios join with the large number of well-known local artists, songwriters, producers, and engineers to further strengthen the state's musical scene.
 
Since its inception, the Florida Chapter has developed programming to reach its diverse membership throughout the state. In the past, the Florida Chapter held or participated in events in Ft. Lauderdale; Gainesville; Miami; Miami Beach; Orlando; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Tampa; and West Palm Beach.
 
Florida Chapter programs consist of professional education and networking opportunities along with other events geared toward the music community. These events include panel discussions held to provide information on the current status of specific topics within the music industry. The events are aimed toward both industry professionals and developing newcomers and unite the membership in meetings of current and future friends and artistic partners.
 
Student education is also a priority, and in conjunction with the GRAMMY Foundation, the Florida Chapter also presents GRAMMY Career Day, an annual event for local high school music students. This year, the program was presented in Miami, at the University of Miami's Frost School of Music.
 
Additionally, the Chapter presents an annual Honors Awards. The highest honor conferred by a Chapter of The Recording Academy, the Honors Awards recognize the Florida and international music and community contributions of Florida-based artistic and music business standouts.
 
For more information, or to become involved, please call 305.672.4060.
 
 
 
  ELECTED LEADERS

 

Officers
 
 
 
President
Trustees
Dan Warner
Carlos Alvarez
 
Eric Schilling
Vice President
 
Doug Emery
 
 
 
Secretary
 
Melanie Masterson
 
 
 
 
 
Governors
 
Will Baker
Bob Katz
Bryan Bassett
Matt Knobel
Gabrielle Bozza
Lee Levin
Demacio Castellon
Angela N. Martinez
Billy Chapin
Pete Masitti
Greg "Stryke" Chin
Melanie Masterson
Beth Cohen
Jorge Mejia
Kenny Cordova
Herb Powers
Michael Dagnery
Lauren Reskin
Rudi Dolezal
Ron Taylor
Doug Emery
Pete Wallace
Trevor Fletcher
Betty Wright
Luis Fonsi
Peter Yianilos
Mike Fuller
Michael Zager
Jim Jonsin
Cristian Zalles
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advisors
 
Eric Darius
 
T-Pain
 
 
  
311 Lincoln Rd., Suite 301
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Ph: 305.672.4060
Fx: 305.672.2076
florida@GRAMMY.com
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