We are pleased to announce an EXTRAORDINARY networking and educational
OPPORTUNITY with one of the music industry's TOP consultants, educators, and
journalists, JOHN BRAHENY. Los Angeles based, he and wife/partner JoAnn are
passing through the Philadelphia area early October, en route from Nashville
where they're teaching at NSAI's Annual SongPosium. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
THIS OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY to enhance and advance your songwriting career!
PRE- REGISTRATION REQUIRED
EasternPA-NSAI Chapter Presents
John and JoAnn Braheny
THE CRAFT AND BUSINESS OF SONGWRITING WORKSHOP
Thursday, OCTOBER 7, 2010 -
7 - 10 PM
SLOT-1 RECORDING STUDIO
Ambler, PA 19002
Phone:
215-643-1313
WORKSHOP FEE:
$25 - NSAI Members; $30 - non-members
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Here is an overview of what we'll cover
MUSIC BUSINESS: Approaching your music career as an independent entrepreneur,
what sources of income are available to you as a songwriter/composer, and how do
you connect with the opportunities.
SONGCRAFT: How to expand your "tool box" of creative options, following
principles (as opposed to "rules") for greater latitude and creativity in
songwriting
CREATIVITY EXERCISES: Simple, practical techniques to expand creativity, manage
doubts and fears that hinder the creative process.
SONG CRITIQUES: John will critique songs as time permits.
DO NOT MISS THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY to meet John:
- Author of the best selling book The Craft and Business of Songwriting, widely recognized as the songwriters "bible"
- Co-Founder of legendary Los Angeles Songwriters Showcase that featured and helped launch careers of Warren Zevon, Stevie Nicks, and Lindsay Buckingham, Stephen Bishop and Diane Warren
- Screener and consultant for TAXI.com
- Songwriting and music business educator at a variety of schools, organizations, and colleges, including NSAI, Musicians Institute and UCLA extensions.
- Past president of California Copyright Conference .
- Former board member of the L.A. chapter of NARAS.
- Co-host of popular Los Angeles music industry radio talk show on KPFK-FM
...and also
JoANN BRAHENY, a music industry pro with an impressive background in many facets of the business, is currently a Creative Career Counselor. She will open the workshop with simple exercises/techniques to expand creativity and also help manage the doubts and fears that can hinder the creative process.