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OUR STAR MENTORS  GUEST SPEAKERS and PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS
MICHAEL MANCINI - Multi-platinum Producer/Engineer
DUSTIN M  - Award Winning Director, Videographer, Cinemaphotographer
YOCHANAN MARCELLINO - Artist Development Consultant. Recording Industry
Executive, Producer
JAY JAWORSKI - Artist Manager/Entertainment Development Consultant
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CLIFF DOWNS - Award Winning Producer/Songwriter/Arranger/Engineer
Michael is one of the top Multi Platinum awards producers and recording engineers to be found in the recording industry.
His 20 + years of experience and solid gold history is truly an asset to the seminar experience. His work and credits can
be heard on 11 # 1 hit singles and 7 #1 hit albums on the Billboard charts. He has been awarded over 20 RIAA platinum
and gold records awards. A sound designer, sound editor and re-recording engineer with 2600+ television episodes, 6
feature films and 14 video game titles to his credit. He currently is working on many major projects and an audio
consultant specializing in acoustics, major audio equipment upgrades and configuration. The bottom line on Michael is that
he has made a reputation based not on bloodlines but on talent, His keen ear for talent and well honed engineering skills
are entirely his own. He's earned his plaudits the hard way, he worked for them recording artists such as Whitney
Houston, Kenny rogers, Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, Ray Charles, the Isley Brothers, Ray Charles, Vanessa Williams,
George Benson and Many others.
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Contact Mike at:  Mike@StarMentors,com or Mike@ManciniSound.com
Cliff is a native of Alabama and had his first chart success at the age of 19 while still
attending the University of Alabama.  From Nashville Cliff began to write and record which
quickly landed a pop record deal with Atlantic Records in New York.  Cliff's career
exploded and he started working with legendary producer Ahmet Ertegun, who produced his
first album.   Cliff began writing in Los Angeles with Hall of Fame writer Randy Goodrum (" I
needed You"). Cliff and Randy Goodrum wrote and produced several #1 Songs for EMI
artist Wendy Motem.  Cliff wrote two songs that were record and release by Wynonna Judd
which he co-wrote with David Pack of Ambrosia and film composer James
newton-Howard. Cliff has also written songs for jazz artist Richard Elliott.  In addition, he
has had songs recorded by B.J. Thomas, Bad company, Glenn Campbell and has other #1
songs with Sierra and Lisa Belville.   His credits include countless other household names.
His ability to get to the point of hit making is unsurpassed in the industry which makes him
one of the most sought out producers and songwriters in Nashville.  Cliff recently completed
albums for the hit band Whiskey Falls, Nicole Patrick and Gabrielle Stahlschmidt. He is also
the recipient of the prestigious Emmy Award for his work.
Contact Cliff at:  
Cliff@StarMentors.com
Dustin is an award winning Director and a third generation entertainment industry
prodigy. Tracing his roots back to his grandfather who also was a legendary record
producer.  His grandfather produced such superstars as Michael Jackson, Diana
Ross and the Supremes, Frankie Valli and Lionel Ritchie, Al Jarreau and Smokey
Robinson just to name a few.   He lives in Nashville where he finds himself working
on some of the most talked about video projects.  Dustin is a two time FUSETV
Sonic Bids "Music Video" Awards winner. Dustin in now one of the top cutting edge
Directors in Nashville.  He is quickly gaining recognition and respect in the film
community for his unique directing skills and unorthodox shooting style. Dustin
currently is the Vice President of City of Peace Films and media. He has his hands on
the future of video production and technology and continues to be a leader in the
evolution of digital era of music video.
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Contact Dustin at: Dustin@StarMentors.com
Yochanan is a veteran industry executive.  He founded several successful record
labels including Kerygma records, Galilee of the Nations Music, and most recently city
of Peace films.   Yochanan also ran key divisions for several major record companies
and managed the careers of Kerry Livgren (of Kansas), the writer of "Dust in the
Wind", Cindy Birdsong (Supremes, Kyles Henderson (The Producers) and many other
major label acts. Whether or not an artist is an entertainment industry veteran, new and
emerging or in the beginning stages of development Yochanan offers a wealth of
knowledge that is a proven asset in today's quickly changing music business.   He
possess the "Full package of experience" to meet the changing needs and challenges of
the 21st century artist".   His 35 years of experience keeps him on the forefront of the
careers of countless established artists and emerging talents. His strong background in
digital and physical music distribution, artist management and artist development makes
him a valuable asset to the Star Mentors Seminar.  
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Mr. Marcellino
Contact Yochanan at: Yochanan@StarMentors.com
Jay Combines experience and creativity, business sense and vision along with a keen
sense of talent that brings to the artist the full spectrum of knowledge and resources
needed to break into the entertainment field.  Founder of Mainstage Portland Artist
Development Center, Crossworlds Entertainment International, Inc., Mainstage
Records and Digistar Talent Management, Jay has influenced the success of many
bands, songwriters and signed artists. The entertainment field presents no boundaries
for him.  His successful business ventures resulted in attracting name songwriters and
international talents into his care for successful career development.  He has been
successful in elevating artists popularity to top charts, negotiate and secure recording
and publishing contracts. As talent and personal manager for successful artist such as
international recording artists Max Calo' and Andrea Kitiav.  He also managed other
popular artists such as Mac Charles, Shiver, Random Act, Limore Twena, Des Velo,  
Nicole Patrick, Susan Toney, Natasha Ponticelli, Gabrielle Stahlschmidt and many
others. His history includes concert promotion, radio promotion, artist booking, artist
development and artist relations.  Jay is an accomplished musician which brings together
the understanding and compassion needed to meet the expectations of the striving artist  
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Contact Jay at:  jay@StarMentors.com
JIM "JD" DANIELS- Radio Program Director-Music /Promotions Director -
Entertainment and Talent Development Consultant
Jim Daniels ("JD) is one our Star Mentors team members that brings a special
value to the stage. He has been a superstar in the success of many top large
market radio and network stations through out the United States. Jim is currently
the Director of Marketing/Promotion for All Pro Broadcasting, a popular southern
California alternative station.  He has held the position as Program Director,
Music Director and extremely active in  talent development; internet marketing
and event promotion. JD is an extremely popular ON-AIR host as well.  His
history as an ON-AIR personality has brought him to the forefront of radio
programming landing him the prime time jobs at some of the most progressive
radio stations. This includes WOW-FM.  JD currently sits on the new music panel
at his station and still does a weekend on-air shift just for fun! He also heads up a
radio intern program which he believes is the best in Southern California.  JD
worked with Howard Stern, Adam Corolla and many others at the legendary
KLSX.   He also worked with CBS Radio as host for Houston's new Young
Country Station  where he turned the country music world on its ear.  Fox Sports
Radio Network needed a spark plug for their sports/talk network and inked JD
for the job, he quickly became one of the most popular hosts on the network
accumulating over 200 affiliate cities. His successes are countless and for the
inspiring artist or talent that needs the insight into how radio business is conducted,
music is selected and promoted, programming is formulated and how radio
stations and radio networks can benefit the aspiring artist,  JD is the right man for
the job.  Many of his interns have gone on to become successful  full time on-air
radio hosts, reality TV line producers, promotions managers, concert
photographers, club promoters, and of course recording artists. Jim is a fine and
inspiring speaker and for those who are interested,  it is always good to know
something about what goes on behind the scene at the radio station.
Contact JD at:
JD@StarMentors.com
GAYE DELORME-  Multi Platinum Grammy Nominated Songwriter/Producer
Talent Development Consultant
The Star Mentors Organization is extremely proud to have Gaye Delorma part of our
team.  If their is someone who's talents have touch most people world wide it is Gaye
Delorme's.  Gaye is one of the most recorded aural artists on the North American
music scene today.  This Grammy-nominated songwriter worked for many years
scoring films for Columbia Pictures.   Gaye has produced such superstars as K.D.
Lang and Jann Arden and co-produced several artists in Los Angeles with critically
acclaimed composer David Foster.   His kickin' hit country song "Rodeo Songs", has
become one of the household ground breaking hit songs that has been recorded by
the who's who in the music industry.

Gaye is not just a world renowned Producer/Songwriter but one of the finest guitarist
the music industry has seen.   Stevie Ray Vaughan described Delorme as "One of the
best".  He has played with many musicians and groups including Jann Arden, the
Powder Blues Band, Lenny Breau, David Foster, Airto Moreira, Billy Cobham and
Stanley Clarke. In 2006 he was accompanied by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
for his performance of Joaquín Rodrigo's Concerto de Aranjuez.  Gaye also is the
mastermind behind many of Cheech and Chong's monumental hits, such as Cheech
and Chong's anthem song "Earache My Eye".  His long-running association with
Cheech and Chong continues today and keeps him busy contributing musical magic to
their new movies, current recording projects and live performances.

Winner of the Premier's Award for Excellence, Gaye has caught the attention of fans
and performers alike, prompting home-grown hero Colin James to exclaim "He's a
monster," while raising the profile of Canadian music abroad. His stellar career brings
the elements of successful songwriting to the seminar audiences that just can't be
measured except through the wisdom, experience and fundamentals that he is willing
to share with those who wish a successful career in the Music industry.
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Learn More About Gaye
Contact Gaye at: Gaye@StarMentors.com
Star Mentors is proud to have Jimmy George as one of our treasured members.  
Jimmy is a multiple Grammy nominee for best songwriter and has won Grammy
nominations for his hit songs with Taylor Dayne and a Grammy for Smokey Robinson.
Jimmy is one of the all time greatest songwriters and producers the music industry has
created. A recording artist in his own right, he enjoyed two vocal hits with Mercury
records.  He was also signed as an exclusive songwriter for Motown, Jobete Music
liberty and United Artists Records. During this time Jimmy wrote and recorded
countless hits for Mac Davis, Michael Jackson, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross,
Marvin Gaye, Little Richard, Johnny Taylor, Leon Russell, Chuck Berry, Ike and Tina
Turner, and Kenny Rogers. Nancy Sinatra, The Commodores, Bobby Taylor, The
Fifth Dimension, Taylor Dayne, the Temptations, George Benson and countless
others. Jimmy co-wrote Just To See Her, recorded by Smokey Robinson.   This song
earned two Grammy nominations.  Jimmy also wrote Taylor Dayne's classic single, I'll
Always Love You, Adult Contemporary song of the year in R& Records magazine,
and won two Grammy nominations.

Jimmy is also a seasoned international performer and appeared in concerts with Jimi
Hendrix, Beach Boys, Buddy Miles, Sly and the Family Stone, Crosby, Stills, Nash
and Young, Janis Joplin, Three Dog Night, Shaun Cassidy, Leif Garrett, Gary Lewis
and the Playboys.   He has composed and produced music for many popular feature
films such as Breakin' 2, Electric Boogaloo, and I'm Gonna Git Ya Sucker and many
others. Jimmy’s love for music and his desire to share his secrets to great affective
songwriting and hit making will surely be one of the highlight of the event. For more
information
goto www.luvsongs.com
DUSTIN M  - A Grammy Award Winning Songwriter/Producers/Performers
Crossworlds Entertainment International Artist Management, Music, Talent,Artist Development,Music Producers