Marty Panzer, multi-platinum, award winning lyricist for Barry Manilow, Walt Disney, and many, many others, will speak about the art and craft of lyric writing. as well as some observations on the current marketplace, personal remembrances, and we hope, a little dish at a special event at Academy for New Musical Theatre.

Salon at the Academy for New Musical Theatre (ANMT) in No. Hollywood, CA on Sunday, August 5th, 2-6pm, but registration closes tomorrow, August 1st.

(photo by Phil Christie)

Thinking of changing careers? FBLA offers the following story for inspiration.

TV producer turned songwriter Debra Gussin is profiled in the Academy for New Musical Theatre newsletter. Gussin, who’d produced everything from ABC Sports to National Geographic, left her job at the Dr. Phil show to devote herself to songwriting fulltime. She credits Marty Panzer, Barry Manilow’s long-time lyricist for changing her career path and her life. After composer Don Grady set her words to music, she says:

There was no turning back. I’m so privileged to have the support of these two inspiring talents. They are equally gifted at being human, and I am blessed that they believe in me the way they do.

Gussin’s now a member of the ANMT’s Board of Directors, as well.

Bliss Following 101 is taught all semesters. Preq. is strong belief that there’s more to life than a paycheck.