Music Expert, Entrepreneur to Conduct SHOWAbility Masterclass

SHOWAbility, a 501c3 nonprofit organization which leverages arts and entertainment to bring visibility and awareness to break down barriers for people with disabilities, particularly performing artists with disabilities, is continuing its monthly Virtual Arts Series with music industry expert, author and speaker, Terry Moorer.

Moorer, a former writer for Billboard Magazine and award-winning publicist for nationally known Jazz and Hip Hop artists like Bob Baldwin, MC Lyte, and athletes like the NBA’s Kenny Smith, was born with cerebral palsy, but didn’t let that deter him from going after and achieving his dreams of working in the music industry.

“Despite my disabilities I have been blessed in my career to work with some of the best, including nationally known artists and record labels in the music industry as National Publicity Director for First Priority Records” says Moorer. “I also got to work with companies like NBA Entertainment, Walt Disney World, MTV, National Urban League on some major community projects, like one designed to address Black on Black crime centered around the song “Self Destruction,” which featured top rap artists of the time like Heavy D., Public Enemy, Doug E. Fresh, MC Lyte, etc.,” shared Moorer, who now has a business consulting with aspiring artists and sharing his various areas of expertise, including the business legalities of the music industry. “I am looking forward to sharing the business side of the entertainment industry during this SHOWAbility Masterclass, in which I will be sharing other ways to make great money in the industry beside performing, which aspiring artists tend to overlook,” he said.

Myrna Clayton, founder and executive director of SHOWAbility says the virtual masterclass series is developing a solid following, for which she both is appreciative and excited to have top industry and community leaders share their expertise and insights with attendees.

“We continue to be thankful that SHOWAbility’s Masterclass Series is developing a diverse and inclusive following across the disability spectrum and those without disabilities,” shared Clayton. “Each class uniquely provides educational and entertaining courses led by community leaders, advocates, and professionals within the disability arts and business arenas. Terry’s specific area of entertainment industry experience will bring a new level of information with unique alternative offerings that our attendees will be sure to value,” she said.

Anyone interested in the “Careers and Income Streams in the Entertainment Business” Masterclass, is welcome to attend. The virtual event is free of charge and will take place on Sunday, June 27 at 4:00p.m. Interested parties can go to:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inclusive-arts-careers-income-streams-in-the-entertainment-business-tickets-158470251789

For information on SHOWAbility, go to showability.org.

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