David Foster
Keynote Speaker: Music Producer, Composer & Arranger; 16-Time Grammy Award Winner; Producer for Whitney Houston, Celine Dion & Michael Bublé
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David Foster Biography
David Foster is a Canadian record producer, composer, arranger, and musician recognized for his significant contributions to the music industry. Foster has produced and composed hit songs and albums for a wide range of artists, including Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, Natalie Cole, Michael Bolton, Seal, Chaka Khan, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Chicago, Hall & Oates, and Gloria Estefan. His work spans pop, R&B, and adult contemporary music, and the albums he has produced have sold in the hundreds of millions worldwide.
Foster began his musical journey with piano lessons at age five, later enrolling in the University of Washington's music program at 13. By 16, he was performing with Chuck Berry. After relocating to Los Angeles with his band Skylark, Foster achieved early success with the song "Wildflower." He established himself as a session keyboardist, contributing to recordings by John Lennon, Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, and Rod Stewart. Foster transitioned to production and songwriting, notably co-writing and producing several of Chicago's top-selling albums, including "Chicago 17." He earned his first Grammy Award for co-writing Earth, Wind & Fire's "After the Love Has Gone."
Foster's production credits include Whitney Houston's multi-platinum soundtrack for "The Bodyguard," featuring "I Will Always Love You," and Celine Dion's "Falling into You." He also wrote and produced "The Prayer" for Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli. Foster has played a role in launching the careers of Celine Dion, Josh Groban, and Michael Bublé. His influence extends to music production, songwriting, and artist development.
Foster has received 16 Grammy Awards, including three for Producer of the Year, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe, and three Academy Award nominations for Best Original Song. He has been inducted into the Canadian Walk of Fame, Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in the United States. Foster received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and has been honored with the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia.
Outside the studio, Foster established the David Foster Foundation, which supports families of children in need of organ transplants in Western Canada. He has contributed to more than 400 charitable organizations, including the Muhammad Ali Celebrity Fight Night, the Andre Agassi Foundation, and Carousel of Hope. Foster has also written music for stage productions, including a musical about Betty Boop. He continues to be active in music production, artist mentoring, and label leadership, maintaining high standards for production quality and influencing music producers and engineers globally.
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David Foster is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Music and Social Activism. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Foster for live events is $200,000 and above. Please contact us for virtual event fees. David Foster generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Aloe Blacc, Michael McDonald and Billy Joel. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Foster for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book David Foster for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for David Foster, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $200,000 and above. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Foster, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does David Foster speak about?
David Foster is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Music, Social Activism, Philanthropy and Medicine. -
Where does David Foster travel from?
David Foster generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for David Foster?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Foster for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book David Foster for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host David Foster or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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