Do you have a song that needs some professional feedback to make it better? Allan Tepper can tell you what in your song is working, and where it might need improvement. He can provide specific steps to enhance your song. As a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Allan offers advice based on years of experience working with some of the biggest names in the industry. Send Allan your song and receive a 30-minute critique and consultation for only $30.
These coaching sessions are brought to you by Verso University at The Westport Library. Register by sending an email to Joanne Connon, Program Coordinator, at jconnon@westportlibrary.org. Sessions will be scheduled in May and June on an individual basis. Space is limited.
Allan Tepper: Music Publisher, Consultant, and Song Coach
Allan Tepper is a renowned music marketing innovator and songwriter/artist development expert with over 25 years of industry leadership. His career includes senior creative roles at Warner Chappell Music, MPL Communications (Paul McCartney’s publishing business), The Bicycle Music Company (Concord Music Publishing), and more. He has developed, discovered, and/or represented the works of top songwriters and artists like Paul McCartney, Cole Porter, Luther Vandross, Led Zeppelin, Green Day, Elton John, Billy Joel, and Michael Bolton among others. Allan’s expertise spans songwriter development, deal negotiation, A&R, promotion, marketing, and catalog acquisition.
As a skilled dealmaker and international liaison, Allan has placed countless songs in recordings, movies, TV shows, and commercials, generating tens of millions in royalties and licensing revenue. A former rock bassist, he has also run an independent label, managed rock bands, and conducted national promotion for a major record distributor. He has served as a director for the Association of Independent Music Publishers and The Music for Youth Foundation and is a voting member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation.
The Westport Library is grateful that Allan has generously offered to help local songwriters improve their craft in one-on-one coaching sessions offered by Verso University.
