Spotlight: March 2010
John Snyder, whose career has spanned such roles as a Grammy-winning producer, record company executive, attorney, and university professor, has worked with some of the brightest lights in the music industry and now provides essential services,
John Snyder, Conrad N. Hilton Eminent Scholar in Music Industry Studies, Loyola University New Orleans
support and advice to professional musicians and students throughout the region. Recruited to Loyola University New Orleans as the Conrad N. Hilton Eminent Scholar in Music Industry Studies, a chair funded jointly by the private donor and the Board of Regents Support
Fund Endowed Chairs for Eminent Scholars program, Professor Snyder acts as coordinator of Loyola’s Music Industry Studies program as well as serving on its faculty. In addition, he founded and is president of the nonprofit Artists House Foundation, which provides support and guidance to musicians to help them succeed in the industry.
As Principal Investigator for a million-dollar Research Competitiveness and Educational Enhancement Program (RC/EEP) award, Professor Snyder leads the
New Orleans Music, Entertainment and Educational Consortium. The project brings together a consortium of institutions, including Loyola, Dillard University, the University of New Orleans and Delgado Community College to prepare students to work in the music industry and explore novel approaches to develop career and professional skills of local musicians.
Given the challenges faced by musicians across the region in the aftermath of the 2005 hurricanes and the need to quickly regain stability in the local industry, Professor Snyder’s recent work has been vitally important. He does much more than just provide training opportunities to Loyola’s students; he brings his exceptional skills and drive into the broader community, to keep the music playing throughout south Louisiana.