Upcoming Songsalive! Event
CHICAGO SONGSALIVE! SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP
GUEST SPEAKER DANNY KRAVITZ PLUS SONG CRITIQUES
This Month - Danny Kravitz Discusses Professional Songwriting
WHEN: Saturday, May 12, 2012
TIME: Starts 11:30 am SHARP. Please be on time.
WHERE: BEAT KITCHEN
2100 W. Belmont
Chicago, IL 60618
http://www.beatkitchen.com
COST: Free for Pro Members. Non-members pay a cover donation of $5.
WHAT TO BRING: Scroll down to see the rules and what to bring to this Workshop. Critique preference is given to attendees who are prepared.
You MUST RSVP through our website or our Meetup group in order to be considered for a song critique by 11:45pm Friday before the workshop. RSVP AT http://www.songsalive.org/events.htm or http://www.meetup.com/songsalivechicago
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GUEST SPEAKER - DANNY KRAVITZ
TOPIC: "Professional Songwriting" - Learn the differences in writing for different genres(country, pop etc) and self writing vs. writing for publishers and other artists. Danny also will, in demonstrating songs, touch on production and quality of song demos and what that should be - and how to achieve it and/or when it's not as important.
Danny Kravitz has been a songwriter/producer and recording artist since the mid nineties as well as a lifelong songwriter. Danny performed as a singer/songwriter after college in the mid-nineties, while also working as a commercial composer/producer and a jingle session singer. A multi-instrumentalist, he released a debut album in 2000 that also included musical contributions from many of the top session players and CSO players in Chicago. Danny continued to compose music: as an artist, for advertising as well as write and produce songs for the Nashville publisher's market, which is most of what he does now. Danny was mentored and co-writes with top Nashville songwriter, Steve Leslie.
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BE PREPARED
RULES AND WHAT TO BRING FOR SONG CRITIQUES AT OUR WORKSHOPS
1. Members and Non-Members can attend the Workshop, however, only Pro Members can present their song for critique (unless there is only small group)
2. First timers (whether Member or Non-Member) may only watch/audit the workshop (not present a song), but can participate in question/answer segment.
3. Song presenters for critique - be prepared as follows:
a) Bring at least 20 typed copies of your lyric sheet (with full contact details) [instrumentals also welcome]
b) bring your song on CD or perform live (bring your instrument).
c) have CD labeled with track number and instruments tuned and ready.
d) All songs must be original. (written or co-written).
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ABOUT THE SONGSALIVE! CHICAGO WORKSHOP
Are you a songwriter willing to take your songs to the next level?
Workshop your songs to be the best they can be, and get them out to the world. The Songsalive! Workshops are open to all songwriters, composers, musicians, singers and music lovers of all levels and music genres.
This is your chance to develop your songwriting in a supportive and intimate environment, meet invaluable music industry experts, network with fellow members, and be part of your local songwriters community. Come to regular Songsalive! song critique workshops and develop collaborations, meet industry guests, showcase and gain feedback for your songs and music in a professional and supportive environment.
You don't have to be a Songsalive! member to attend (though preference is given to Pro members for critique), and we encourage everyone to join Songsalive! to maximize your opportunities with us.
The first half is solely dedicated to an in-the-round critique workshop where writers present one song each - either on CD or live - with feedback and critique given by a guest speaker or the Songsalive! moderator (who in-turn allows some comments from attendees also).
The second half is dedicated to an Music Industry educational and informative discussion/talk, often with a guest speaker, and plenty of time to talk and network.
Our guest speakers represent all facets of the industry from A&R, publishers, successful producers, CD production and distribution execs and, of course, writers and composer who share their ideas, tips & techniques on all aspects of the songwriting craft.
Some topics include song structure, song production, lyric writing, finding inspiration, songs and the media, promoting your music online, how to tour, how to get songs in film and television, performing at your best.
The goals of the workshop are about 1) the SONG and making it the best it can be 2) providing a community for our members to gather, network, collaborate and learn.
It is essential to register your attendance in advance so that the coordinator knows how many to expect and ensure a successful workshop for all.
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LINKS
More info and RSVP for this event:
http://www.songsalive.org/events.htm
Alternate RSVP for event at http://www.meetup.com/songsalivechicago
More info on this chapter: http://www.songsalive.org/chapters.htm
http://www.songsalive.org/group/chicago
More about Songsalive! Workshops, Showcases and programs
http://www.songsalive.org/programs.htm
The Songsalive! website http://www.songsalive.org
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CONTACT SONGSALIVE!
CONTACT SONGSALIVE! CHICAGO
Mary Lemanski
Songsalive! Chicago Workshop Coordinator
(630) 810-1466 chicago@songsalive.org
http://www.songsalive.org/group/chicago
CONTACT SONGSALIVE! MAIN OFFICE
usa@songsalive.org - all general inquiries
membership@songsalive.org - membership only questions
1-866-JAM-6565 (That's, 866-526-6565)
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