We’re still on the road (hence the infrequent posts).
We hope to post (in the near future) some photos of our songwriters’ events & travels … but in the meanwhile, I came across this excellent resource for those of us who enjoy good writing…
Narrative is an online magazine offering fiction and nonfiction pieces by
the likes of Rick Bass, Joyce Carol Oates, Jane Smiley and Tobias Wolff.
An archive goes back to 2003.
Enjoy!
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Inquiring minds are asking, “What kinds of classes will be available at the Nashville SONGPOSIUM event, July 25-28, 2005?” …
Click that link to see the full schedule, who’s coming to teach which classes on topics from networking in the music business to voice teachers, to songwriting (lyrics and music), marketing your songs, collaborating, and of course, the creative process, all sponsored by the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI).
As for us, below are the write-ups for our classes at the event:
Career Path Patterns and Team Tools
Instructor: JoAnn Braheny
Dates/Times: Tuesday (July 26) / 9:00 AM
Four basic career paths are explored, identifying what motivates and rewards you. If your path doesn’t feel comfortable, or what you really want to do isn’t fitting what others want you to do, you’ll find this class a liberating experience. JoAnn uses practical tools to assess your individual work-styles to help you find your most productive work environment and workmates. You won’t get this anywhere else!
How To Play Well With Others (Collaboration Tips)
Instructor: JoAnn Braheny
Dates/Times: Wednesday (July 27) / 9:00 AM
Is your writing more abstract or concrete? Are you an introvert or extrovert? Do you like to keep your options open or want to nail things down and finish quickly? A quick quiz (no grades!) will reveal your individual preferences. We’ll discuss how to apply these to working better with others.
Meet The Monsters (And Helpers) In Your Head
Instructor: JoAnn Braheny
Dates/Times: Thursday (July 28) / 4:00 PM
Four basic career paths are explored, identifying what motivates and rewards you. If your path doesn’t feel comfortable, or what you really want to do isn’t fitting what others want you to do, you’ll find this class a liberating experience. JoAnn uses practical tools to assess your individual work-styles to help you find your most productive work environment and workmates
Principles Of Writing (Songs) For Radio
Instructor: John Braheny
Dates/Times: Tuesday (July 26) / 4:00 PM
These principles (not rules, by the way) and techniques of song structure and dynamics have characterized radio hits and just plain great songs throughout the history of popular music. Particularly valuable to writers who are pitching songs for others to record. Don’t allow your songs to get rejected because you don’t understand these basics..
Pitching Your Song to Film, TV And Other Visual Media
Instructor: John Braheny
Dates/Times: Wednesday (July 27) / 4:00 PM
Realities of pitching music/songs for film and TV production. Resources for connecting with the projects. What do they need? How much can you make? How do you get paid? Production music libraries.
Taking Care Of Business
Instructor: John Braheny
Dates/Times: Wednesday (July 27) / 9:00 AM
Protect your music. The four main sources of royalties. How royalties are collected and divided. Publishing, co-publishing and administration deals. Co-writer splits and the business of collaboration. Never too soon to learn to TCB. Don’t wait to learn the hard way.
And of course, there will be one-on-one consultations available between classes! To make your appointments, email: John@JohnBraheny.com.
Enjoy!
JoAnn and John Braheny are traveling again. We’ll be in Pittsburgh, doing a day there of one-on-one song critiques and consultations on July 17th.
We’ll also pass through Cincinnati, Ohio, to meet with the good folks at Writer’s Digest Books — they’ve been publishing The Craft and Business of Songwriting (by John Braheny), over 60,000 copies sold!
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And then we’ll be in Nashville, Tennessee, July 25-28, 2005, for the NSAI Songposium, 4 full days of classes and workshops taught by songwriting teachers and music business pros, from all over the country.
And we’ll pass through Austin, Texas, also doing consultations around August 6-7.
Check out the event schedule on JohnBraheny.com.
To set up an appointment, email John@JohnBraheny.com.
See ya there!
JoAnn
Yeah, I know … there are a zillion of these … but when I saw these easy reminders posted by Naina Redhu on ideas@aside, I just had to pass them along. [I must admit that, when reading this list, I was reminded of how family members scoffed when I did any one of these. It’s nice to have a little affirmation here.]
1. Associate with diverse individuals
2. Spend time with children under the age of 6
3. Eat and drink different foods and beverages
4. Try a new hobby
5. Fly a kite
6. Exercise stimulate endorphins)
7. Relax (blow bubbles, review momentos from last vacation)
8. Meditate (beta state of brain)
9. Go to a cultural celebration
10. Visit a museum
11. Walk in the woods
12. Visit a foreign country or watch a foreign film
13. Practice saying “Yes” and “why not” to something new
14. Listen to music or an opera
15. Encourage creativity in yourself and others
Enjoy!