When Rock & Roll arrived in 1953-1954, it changed American Pop music forever. Big Bands, singers, songwriters and music publishers were in a real quandary: "What do we do now with this teenage phenomenon? Our careers are finished!” But were they?

In this class, you will discover that many "old school" performers and songwriters remained popular during this great music transition. Their careers continued on despite this "disruptive" force. Join us for a compelling look at how musical success can be found in many forms, and find out who survived the emergence of Rock & Roll.

Tony Moon has spent 60 successful years in the music business. Beginning in 1960, he joined the L.A. group Dante and The Evergreens, which was managed and produced by Lou Adler and Herb Alpert. He later moved to Nashville, becoming the guitarist and conductor for Brenda Lee. Tony also began playing on recording sessions and was Nashville's first rock independent music producer, working with five major labels. He scored several big hits for The Vogues, including "5 O' Clock World." Tony has won several awards as a songwriter and music publisher. His songs have been released by artists as diverse as Porter Wagoner, Willie Nelson, Vickie Carr, Pearl Jam, and The Beatles.

He currently administers several music publishing companies and a New York entertainment company.