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!
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