Matt Zane (SOCIETY 1) is scheduled to speak at The Musicians Institute on Tuesday, February 6th at 4 PM for the Music Business Programs Guest Lecture Series. The series has been presenting an exceptionally impressive lineup each week for the past quarter. The Series gives students a chance to meet, ask questions and learn directly from some of the most successful artists and music professionals in the industry. The Series facilitator, Barry Squire also conducts MI's Hiring Hall audition showcase, which has resulted in a number of high-profile gigs for MI students.

Zane had this to say: "Not many know it but I actually graduated from MI. I remember being a kid going to that school and now I am being asked to speak. Funny how things come full circle. I can only imagine what the students will think of the industry after my lecture."

Summer 2006 Series guests have included Jason Freese (touring keyboard player/GREEN DAY), Kevin Knight (A&R;, Publishing, Fearless Records), Jean Lazurus (Club DJ, Recording and Rehearsal Studio Swinghouse), Les Borsai (manager, UNWRITTEN LAW), Fish (recording artist, drummer/JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, FISHBONE), Dave Kushner (recording artist, VELVET REVOLVER), Scott Shriner (recording artist, WEEZER), and Pete Cohen (TV talent producer, ROCKSTAR SUPERNOVA). Previous quarters have featured appearances by Justin Warfield (recording artist, SHE WANTS REVENGE), Joe Baresi (producer, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE), Wayne Green (Everlovin' Records/Ben Harper indy marketing), Bob Marlette (producer, OZZY OSBOURNE, SALIVA), Jesse Tobias (songwriter/guitarist, MORRISSEY), Kris Pooley (touring musician, GWEN STEFANI), Janine Edwards (tour manager, Lollapalooza/JANE'S ADDICTION), Jeff Blue (A&R;, Producer, LINKIN PARK) and Tony Ferguson (A&R;, Interscope).

Zane and Society 1 are currently in the studio recording a follow up to their 2006 Crash release The Years Of Spiritual Dissent.