The SING! Music Business Summit presents free seminars on a variety of topics related to the music industry. This seminar explores the world of session work, offering insight into the realities, rewards, and challenges of building a career as a supporting vocalist or instrumentalist.
Clinician Bios:
Greg Kavanagh is a seasoned music professional with a career spanning decades. As a young guitar player, Greg honed his skills studying with Lee Ritenour in Los Angeles, later touring and supporting or producing world renowned artists including Aretha Franklin, Molly Johnson, Jennifer Warnes, Chrissie Hynde, Holly Cole, Gordon Lightfoot, Emmy-Lou Harris, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and many more.By 30, Greg was composing, producing and performing on TV themes and incidental music for networks like ABC, CBC, and CTV. He also worked on TV commercials for brands such as Ford, Pepsi, Hyundai and Kellogg’s to name a few.As a producer, Greg helped artists secure label deals and guided numerous careers from studio to stage. With over 100 albums to his name, Greg’s work has earned him multiple accolades, including Juno nominations, a Juno Award, MuchMusic’s Best Dance Video Award, and multiple gold and platinum records.Greg also served as a member of the Humber School of Music Advisory Board and later taught Advanced Music Production, Music Marketing, and Music Business to 3rd and 4th-year students at Humber.His extensive experience has established him as a respected figure in the music industry.
Michael Dunston is a professional vocalist actor jingle singer for 50 years and over 30 movies. Currently working on the Boys series seen on crave television, he has also done countless commercials. He sang at Wayne Gretzky's wedding, as well as Nick Kiprouys wedding from the Maple Leafs. His band Soulstew has been together since 1986. He has a recording band called Crack Of Dawn and a Donny Hathaway tribute band; one the greatest singers of all time. He is currently involved in lots of session work and writing His biggest song to date is Ol Skool by Crack Of Dawn.