Music Department
Music Business Adjunct Faculty
Henri BenardHenri Benard is a multi-instrumentalist with Award-Winning Phoenix-based groups Dry River Yacht Club and The Whisperlights. Henri has been actively involved in the Music Industry for over 10 years, with experience in artist management, merchandising, promotions, licensing, publishing, and performance. His performance career includes several national tours with engagements in 39 U.S. states. Teaching: MUC09 Merchandising and The Law Email: henri.benard@mesacc.edu |
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Andrew CarterAndrew Carter has pursued studies in Audio Production Technology and Music Business and is completing his Master's degree in Education. Teaching: MUC110 Recording Industry & Mass Media Email: andrew.carter@mesacc.edu |
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Linda DickermanLinda Dickerman is a Certified Public Accountant and owns Strategic Points Business Solutions. She has experience in long-term financial and business planning including entrepreneurial business systems, and small business taxation. She has 10+ years of experience in strategic business planning in industries such as Entertainment, Hospitality, Tourism, Construction, Education and Real Estate. Teaching: MUC209 Music Industry Entrepreneurship Email: linda.dickerman@mesacc.edu |
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William ReedWilliam Reed is an Award-winning Phoenix based DJ, radio show host, artist manager and promoter with 10+ years of event and artist management, production and promotions. William runs several, popular, in-house parties including Sticky Fingers. He also owns the Arizona DJ Company. Tune in to William's radio show, Live Transmission, Friday night from 10pm-midnight MST on KWSS 106.7 FM in Phoenix. Teaching: MUC138 DJ Lab Email: william.reed@mesacc.edu |
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Mary StuckemeyerMary Stuckemeyer is the CEO and founder of Potenza Music (a record label and publishing company) and CFO and co-founder of JustforBrass.com and JustforWinds.com (online sheet music and musical accessory retailers). Mary is also pursuing her D.M.A. in Bassoon Performance at ASU. Teaching: MUC295AA Self-Promotion for the Music Industry; MUC209 Entrepreneurship for the Music Industry Email: mary.stuckemeyer@mesacc.edu
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Robb VallierRobb Vallier is a successful songwriter, composer and producer with multiple Award-winning credits and projects including music for films: Band of Brothers, Mr. Holland’s Opus, and Showgirls and music for Broadway, TV, Commercials and Live Events including: The Olympics, Spamalot, TNT television, and American Idol. Robb also leads record production for recording studios in Los Angeles and Phoenix. His recording work includes the Wailing Souls and the Gin Blossoms. Teaching: MUC240 Creative Music Production; MUC242 Music Genres and Styles Email: robb.vallier@mesacc.edu
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Rob WegnerRob is a skilled professional DJ with extensive experience in Live DJ Performance. He has been a resident DJ for such Phoenix area clubs as Zazoo, UM Club, Club 411, Sanctuary, Axis-Radius, Barcelona, and has provided DJ services to the Phoenix Suns and the NFL Players Association. Rob has been named the world's 36th most influential Club DJ's by DJ Reporter Magazine (2002) and one of Deet Promotions "Top 100" radio mix-show DJ's in the United States. (2004).Teaching: MUC135 Live Performance Disc Jockey Techniques Email: robert.wegner@mesacc.edu |
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Matthew WenzlauMatthew Wenzlau has extensive experience in music and entertainment law. He holds a J.D. from Regent University School of Law, Advanced Music Business and Legal Certifications from Berklee College of Music and University of California Los Angeles, and an M.B.A. from The W.P. Carey School of Business. Matthew is the owner of Wenzlau Law Group.Teaching: MUC109 Merchandising and the Law; MUC110 Recording Industry and Mass Media Email: matthew.wenzlau@mesacc.edu |
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Music Department: email | main phone: 480-461-7894 | chair: 480-461-7577 | Southern & Dobson - Building MU 43
