The Advisory Council serves as a critical champion of the John Branca Institute for Music.
Members of the Advisory Council support the Institute by sharing their expertise, knowledge, and professional connections in service of our mission. A non-governing body within the Institute, the Advisory Council will assist the Institute director in setting the Institute鈥檚 strategic direction and in providing advice on programming and future growth.
Tamara Conniff is the Creative Director of GoldState Music. She comes to GoldState after serving as Partner and CEO of music rights company AMR Songs where she built a successful portfolio of catalogs. She has served in a number of high-profile leadership roles in the music industry, including EVP...
Ljiljana Grubisic is a seasoned cultural heritage professional with over four decades of experience in arts administration, museum and archives. Since 2015, she has served as the Director of Archives and the Hollywood Bowl Museum at the Los Angeles Philharmonic, overseeing the preservation and...
Bob (鈥淏J鈥) Johnson is a Los Angeles-based entertainment attorney and civic activist. A former senior music executive with Atlantic Records, his law practice includes representation of prominent musicians, film and television talent, athletes, and visual artists. Johnson has produced concerts at...
Johnny 鈥淏uc鈥 Lockwood is a dedicated mentor and leader who draws on a rich background in athletics, the arts, and education to help young people pursue their goals. A varsity hockey and baseball player at the University of Vermont, he graduated with a degree in English before later becoming a...
Ian is a Grammy-nominated producer, the founder of the music management company Monotone, Inc. and the co-founder of the media and production group LBI Entertainment. Monotone, Inc.鈥檚 current and past clients include Jack White, Vampire Weekend, LCD Soundsystem, The White Stripes, Foster the People...
Jared Nolan is the founder of Bear Nolan LLC, an investment advisory firm. With a deep passion for music, business, and philanthropy, he works closely with the Estate of Michael Jackson and industry legend John Branca, advising on brand strategy, legacy initiatives, and charitable endeavors. His...
Michael Prommer is the Founder and CEO of Defend Music, an independent music publishing company based in Los Angeles. Since launching the company in 2004, he has built it into a major player in rights management, representing over 15,000 copyrights and working with artists such as Sharon Jones & The...