February 20th | 9am - 12pm PST
Independent music creators are facing a rapid shift as AI reshapes how music is created, distributed, and monetized.
This panel brings together leading experts in music and AI to break down what’s actually changing, what’s noise, and how creators can respond with clarity rather than fear.
You’ll gain a grounded understanding of current AI tools, emerging industry dynamics, and the real trade-offs involved—so you can make informed decisions that protect your creative identity while expanding your leverage. If you want insight instead of speculation, and strategy instead of overwhelm, this conversation is designed to help you stay adaptive, intentional, honest and ahead of the curve.
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Who's Speaking
Panelist
Dana Eisenhauer
DJ & Music Producer
Dana Eisenhauer, aka LA.CO.NY., is a DJ and Music producer known for bringing infectious party energy and genre-blending sets to every crowd. She draws inspiration from the diverse places she’s called home — Los Angeles, Colorado, and New York.
She’s opened for artists including Snakehips, Reneé Rapp, BUNT., and MK, and performed at major festivals such as Fresh Start and Breakaway alongside acts like Elderbrook and Tiësto. Her San Francisco presence includes venues like 1015 Folsom, The Midway, Monarch, Bergerac, F8, 111 Minna, and even the Salesforce Tower. She’s also taken her sound nationwide and abroad, performing in New York (Bowery Hotel, Eastpoint Bar), Ibiza (Tantra Club), and Valencia, Spain (Loco Club).
Her sets span house, tech house, pop, and hip-hop — always crafted to ignite the dance floor and create euphoric moments wherever she plays.
Panelist
Drew Thurlow
Founder, Opening Ceremony Media
Professor of Music Innovation + AI
Berklee College of Music
Drew Thurlow is a former professional musician turned music executive and strategist. He is an adjunct professor at Berklee College of Music in music tech innovation & AI, investor with Mindset Music Tech Fund, and served as Senior Vice President of A&R at Sony Music with additional leadership roles at Pandora and Warner Music.
Drew blends creative insight with business acumen. His writing has appeared in Billboard, and he remains a sought-after voice on the intersection of music, tech, and innovation. His first book, "Machine Music: How AI is Transforming Music's Next Act," will be published by Routledge in February 2026.
Panelist
Jonathan Wyner
Head of Artistic Technology Initiatives
Berklee College of Music
Jonathan Wyner is an audio technologist, mastering engineer, educator, and consultant working at the intersection of music, technology, and human perception. He is a longtime professor at Berklee College of Music and serves as Head of Artistic Technology Initiatives at Berklee’s Emerging Artistic Technology Lab (BEATL), where he focuses on human-centered approaches to AI and creative tools.
Jonathan is President and Chief Engineer of M Works Studios, with credits spanning decades and artists including David Bowie, Nirvana, Miles Davis, Marvel Games and the London Symphony Orchestra, among many others. He previously served as President of the Audio Engineering Society and as Director of Education at iZotope, where he helped shape tools and educational initiatives used by millions of musicians worldwide. Wyner contributes to product development and AI integration in music production with iZotope, Softube, and Suno. He has authored courses for Berkleemusic Online and “Audio Mastering:Essential Practices” for Berklee Press.
