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May 15, 2012 - Our FIRST Workshop
The Songwriters Connection LIVE
The Songwriters Connection LIVE
Susan Tucker will host music business attorney Tim Kappel.
Songwriters - Have you got questions about
· How your royalties get collected
· What a good single song contract should include
· Whether a staff position is the right thing to do these days
· Just what a copyright is and the many ways you can protect your songs
Singers - Have you got questions about
· Sources of income that exist for your recorded music
· Avenues to find funding to record your project
· Finding reputable record labels for indie artists
· TV/Film projects
Subjects will include:
Copyrights
Publisher agreements
Record label agreements
Producer agreements
Cowriter agreements
"Selling" songs
ISRC Codes
Sound Exchange
Learn what you need to know to progress in the msic business. How to protect yourself and
how to know when it's safe to jump. We'll talk about all the basic information you need and
how to find more when you need it. Great information for songwriters and for performers
The Songwriters Connection LIVE - Oct 16, 2012 Meeting
June 19
The Power of Pre-Production for Songwriters
The Power of Pre-Production for Songwriters
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Are you a lyricist who needs help with melodies?
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Do you write lyrics and melody, but need help putting music to your songs?
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Do you need help finding/creating commercial grooves or arrangements for your songs?
Then don't miss The Songwriters Connection LIVE workshop on June 19 with producer Kim Copeland and guitar guru Dave Isaacs! They will share valuable tips for pre-production that will make a huge difference in your songs! It just might change your creative life!
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How to develop a strong melody regardless of your vocal or instrumental abilities
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How to establish the rhythmic identity of your song
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How to make your songs more commercially competitive
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How to make your songs more unique and a better expression of YOUR voice as a songwriter
You'll Learn:
This free seminar is sponsored by The Songwriters Connection -- Dedicated to connecting singers & songwriters to information, tools and people who enlighten and inspire.
July 17, 7PM
1216 17th Ave. S - Nashville, Music Row
Social Media Tips, Tools and Tricks to Build a Community of Raving Fans!
1216 17th Ave. S - Nashville, Music Row
Social Media Tips, Tools and Tricks to Build a Community of Raving Fans!
Seated is limited and will be on a first come first served basis. Please do not register unless you are sure you can attend!
Camara Randolph
PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS
CLICK HERE to read a review of the Power of Pre-Production
YouTube, Facebook and Tweet your way to a fan base who will not only tell you what they will buy from you but who will also spread the word about you to their friends and peer group.
The range of social media benefits goes beyond what you might imagine: from user-generated content, word of mouth generation, bridging the gap from print to the web or Mobile, interactive engagement, and of course viral marketing.
Don’t miss the next Songwriters Connection Live, Tuesday, July 17th at 7:00 pm with Social Media Marketer Camara Randolph of Cross Channel Market.
You will learn:
A backstage pass to uncover what you REALLY need to do to get what you want out of Social Networking sites
Learn how to turn Facebook, Twitter and YouTube into audience building machines
When, how and what to automate
Checklist for measuring and managing (know how you are doing)
Other Must Dos To Move Beyond the numbers and into relationship
Social Media Expert:
CAMARA RANDOLPH helps busy people leverage the technologies of new media to get their message out to more people, with less effort, and for more mone.y. She is the Chief Marketer and Technologist of Cross Channel Market, Inc. a cutting edge Marketing Firm helping creative tame the social media beast.
The range of social media benefits goes beyond what you might imagine: from user-generated content, word of mouth generation, bridging the gap from print to the web or Mobile, interactive engagement, and of course viral marketing.
Don’t miss the next Songwriters Connection Live, Tuesday, July 17th at 7:00 pm with Social Media Marketer Camara Randolph of Cross Channel Market.
You will learn:
A backstage pass to uncover what you REALLY need to do to get what you want out of Social Networking sites
Learn how to turn Facebook, Twitter and YouTube into audience building machines
When, how and what to automate
Checklist for measuring and managing (know how you are doing)
Other Must Dos To Move Beyond the numbers and into relationship
Social Media Expert:
CAMARA RANDOLPH helps busy people leverage the technologies of new media to get their message out to more people, with less effort, and for more mone.y. She is the Chief Marketer and Technologist of Cross Channel Market, Inc. a cutting edge Marketing Firm helping creative tame the social media beast.
The October 16th Songwriters Connection LIVE workshop will be at our office on Music Row (NOT online). Your host for this session is hit writer John Capek. The title of this workshop is :
SONGWRITING - Two on One.
It’s not who you know, or how to network.
The best way to success is to write a great song.
As songwriter, producer, arranger and player, John Capek can be heard on more than 100 million recordings worldwide.
His songs are performed by music's most iconic singers, as well as on television, in blockbuster films, supermarkets and elevators.
This kind of media penetration has given John a unique perspective on what it takes to be heard.
Be open to a new approach and a new way of writing a song.
In a workshop setting, John demystifies the process.
Some of John’s guidelines:
-songs are simple
- the Beatles did not go to Songwriting University
- Adele didn't study structure and harmony.
The Workshop:
- a short Songwriting 101 conversation
- a guided group co-write with a fixed premise
- all the bases will be covered without theoretical hypotheticals
- you will learn to write by writing
John will be joined by Australian superstar, Rick Price. Rick is an icon in the pop music field. He has many hits to his name and an standing-room-only performer throughout the southern hemisphere.
What to bring:
- creativity, a blank slate and an open mind
Seating is VERY Limited.
First come, first served! Drop me an email at songconnection@aol.com to register.
SONGWRITING - Two on One.
It’s not who you know, or how to network.
The best way to success is to write a great song.
As songwriter, producer, arranger and player, John Capek can be heard on more than 100 million recordings worldwide.
His songs are performed by music's most iconic singers, as well as on television, in blockbuster films, supermarkets and elevators.
This kind of media penetration has given John a unique perspective on what it takes to be heard.
Be open to a new approach and a new way of writing a song.
In a workshop setting, John demystifies the process.
Some of John’s guidelines:
-songs are simple
- the Beatles did not go to Songwriting University
- Adele didn't study structure and harmony.
The Workshop:
- a short Songwriting 101 conversation
- a guided group co-write with a fixed premise
- all the bases will be covered without theoretical hypotheticals
- you will learn to write by writing
John will be joined by Australian superstar, Rick Price. Rick is an icon in the pop music field. He has many hits to his name and an standing-room-only performer throughout the southern hemisphere.
What to bring:
- creativity, a blank slate and an open mind
Seating is VERY Limited.
First come, first served! Drop me an email at songconnection@aol.com to register.
Every workshop so far has been filled with great information for songwriters, and they're free. I plan on coming every month.
Tim O'Connell
Tim O'Connell
Dave Isaacs
August 21, 7PM
1216 17th Ave. S - Nashville, Music Row
Learning Music For Life: how to never stop getting better
Learning to play well is a lifelong process, and developing the concrete skills for effective learning will keep you out of the ruts and on the road to consistent improvement and growth.
1216 17th Ave. S - Nashville, Music Row
Learning Music For Life: how to never stop getting better
Learning to play well is a lifelong process, and developing the concrete skills for effective learning will keep you out of the ruts and on the road to consistent improvement and growth.
The September 18th Songwriters Connection LIVE workshop will be at our office on Music Row (NOT online). Your host for this session is music producer Kim Copeland. The title of this workshop is "Song Critiques, Artist Critiques"
We're expecting lots of songwriters and artists to be in town that week for NSAI's Songposium and wanted to do something special for this workshop!
When Kim Copeland used to do critiques for The Nashville Songwriters Association, she was always the most requested reviewer. So I thought it would be great fun and highly helpful to everyone to have her do some critiques for both songwriters and performers.
Bring ONE song on CD (NO cassettes) and a typed lyric sheet. If you are an artist and would rather get a critique on your vocal performance, bring either a backing CD or your guitar.
First come, first served! Drop me an email at songconnection@aol.com to register.
We're expecting lots of songwriters and artists to be in town that week for NSAI's Songposium and wanted to do something special for this workshop!
When Kim Copeland used to do critiques for The Nashville Songwriters Association, she was always the most requested reviewer. So I thought it would be great fun and highly helpful to everyone to have her do some critiques for both songwriters and performers.
Bring ONE song on CD (NO cassettes) and a typed lyric sheet. If you are an artist and would rather get a critique on your vocal performance, bring either a backing CD or your guitar.
First come, first served! Drop me an email at songconnection@aol.com to register.