Nashville, TN –  Gibson Guitar, the worlds premiere musical instrument manufacturer and leader in music technology, announced its support of the 3rd annual ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) “I Create Music” EXPO which will be held April 10-12, 2008 at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel in Los Angeles .During the event, Gibson Guitar will host two Gibson Jam Rooms which will be located in the Franklin Hills Room and the Whitley Heights Room at the Renaissance Hotel location. Each will be open to attendees after 6:00pm on Thursday and Friday. Guests will be able to “rock the house” with impromptu jam sessions using some of Gibson’s greatest guitars.

“ASCAP is an extraordinary organization that represents the most talented and gifted composers and songwriters of our day. Gibson Guitar is pleased to continue to support this unique and creative conference that will inspire and challenge the talents of the music creators of tomorrow” said Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitar.

The “I Create Music” EXPO is the only major entertainment industry conference dedicated to songwriting and composing. By bringing together top music creators across all genres with those just starting out, the EXPO provides a unique and unprecedented opportunity to come together as a community. Attendees examine common challenges, discover new technology, share knowledge and experience, develop new skills, inspire one another and celebrate the craft of music creation.

The three day event, with over 130 top industry professionals will share their expert advice and inspiring success stories with the more than 1,500 music creators expected to attend. The EXPO experience is highlighted by these wide ranges of speakers who will offer attendees a relevant perspective on what it means to create music in today’s fast-evolving music marketplace.

About Gibson Guitar
Gibson is known worldwide for producing classic models in every major style of fretted instrument, including acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins, and banjos. Gibson’s HD.6X-PRO Digital Guitar represents the biggest advance in electric guitar design in over 70 years. Founded in 1894 in Kalamazoo , Michigan , and headquartered in Nashville since 1984, Gibson Guitar Corp.’s family of brands now includes Epiphone, Dobro, Maestro, Kramer, Steinberger, Tobias, Echoplex, Electar, Faltiron, Slingerland, Valley Arts, Oberheim, Sunshine Piano, Take Anywhere Technology, Baldwin, J&C, Chickering, Hamilton, and Wurlitzer. Visit Gibson’s website at www.gibson.com.