Andrea Torchia
Oak Park,CA
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Publishing / Creative
Champagne Therapy Music Group
10.2021 - Current
- Oversee day to day operations of publishing and records for Tommy Brown's company, CTMG (consisting of 30 writers/producers/artists)
- Coordinate writing camps with prominent international music companies (e.g., HYBE, SM Entertainment, UMG)
- Identify, sign, and strategically develop songwriters and producers, resulting in multiple successful placements.
- Negotiate high-value licensing agreements and forge strategic partnerships with major brands (Netflix, Disney, etc.)
- Manage and mentor a creative department, fostering a collaborative environment and driving team performance to achieve company objectives.
- Oversee and optimize the management of an extensive music catalog, enhancing the value of both new and existing music, ensuring maximum royalty collection.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry figures, including record labels, publishers, and managers.
- Lead negotiations for publishing contracts, ensuring favorable terms for the company and its artists
- Conduct research and analysis to identify industry trends in social media
Publishing / Creative Consultant
EEE
01.2022 - Current
- Consult for EEE artists and Youtube Children's Series, "Music Club Kids"
- Strategically guide the career development of songwriters and recording artists, including crafting long-term career plans to enhance their presence and success.
- Provide creative oversight for recording projects, from concept development to final production, ensuring alignment with the artist’s vision
- Organize and facilitate writing sessions for diverse artists and songwriters
- Establish and nurture relationships between the label and PR, managers, and media outlets
- Oversee budgeting and financial planning for recording projects and promotional activities, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Work closely with songwriters, producers, and other creative professionals to ensure the release of high-quality, innovative music
Creative Consultant
ABS-CBN
11.2022 - Current
- Organize and facilitate successful writing camps for artists, resulting in multiple chart-topping tracks.
- Curate and recommend songs for artists, aligning musical choices with their brand vision and audience preferences.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, from initial concept through to execution, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with artistic goals
- Provide mentorship and guidance to emerging artists, helping them hone their songwriting and performance skills along with artistic direction.
SVP Creative
Base Station Media
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of publishing company
- Signed and developed duo group The Attire
- Facilitated joint venture with BMG Music Publishing and record deal with BMG Records
- Negotiated and structured artist and writer agreements
- Managed social media and digital marketing strategies and campaigns
- Functioned as go-between with numerous influencers to help create viral content
- Liaised with publishers, managers, music supervisors, attorneys, record labels.
VP creative, Records and Publishing
Avex International
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of publishing company
- Signed Grammy award nominated writer/producer, Tommy Brown
- Signed Grammy award nominated Social House.
- Acted as liaison between Avex International and Avex Music Japan
- Liaised with record label assisting in co-A&R on artist's records
- Negotiated and structured contracts and agreements
- Placed songs and initiated writer collaborations
- Provided creative input and direction for writers
- Arbitrated and resolved songwriter split disputes
- Advanced creative relationships both domestically and internationally
Vice President, Creative
1111 • Universal Music Publishing
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of David Foster's Publishing company, and liaised between David Foster and UMPG
- Placed songs and initiated writer collaborations
- Provided creative A&R direction for writers
- Arbitrated and resolved songwriter split disputes
- Developed and accelerated creative relationships domestically and internationally
- Partial roster included overseeing: Bernie Herms, Melanie Fontana, and Bryan Todd.
Creative Consultant
Rock Mafia Recordings
01.2016 - 01.2017
Vice President, Creative
Razor & Tie Music Publishing
03.2012 - 04.2015
Vice President, A&R
TAXI MUSIC
02.2009 - 03.2012
Senior Director of Creative Services
Universal Music Publishing
02.2007 - 02.2009
Senior Creative Director
Zomba Music Publishing/Jive Records
02.2000 - 02.2007
Creative Manager
Rondor Music Publishing
03.1996 - 02.2000
Education
BA Communications -
University of Santa Barbara California
01.1995
References
References upon request
Timeline
Creative Consultant
ABS-CBN
11.2022 - Current
Publishing / Creative Consultant
EEE
01.2022 - Current
Head of Publishing / Creative
Champagne Therapy Music Group
10.2021 - Current
SVP Creative
Base Station Media
01.2019 - 01.2021
VP creative, Records and Publishing
Avex International
01.2017 - 12.2018
Creative Consultant
Rock Mafia Recordings
01.2016 - 01.2017
Vice President, Creative
1111 • Universal Music Publishing
08.2015 - 12.2017
Vice President, Creative
Razor & Tie Music Publishing
03.2012 - 04.2015
Vice President, A&R
TAXI MUSIC
02.2009 - 03.2012
Senior Director of Creative Services
Universal Music Publishing
02.2007 - 02.2009
Senior Creative Director
Zomba Music Publishing/Jive Records
02.2000 - 02.2007
Creative Manager
Rondor Music Publishing
03.1996 - 02.2000
BA Communications -
University of Santa Barbara California
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