Upcoming Songsalive! Event
CHICAGO SONGSALIVE! SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP
GUEST SPEAKER ANDY MITRAN PLUS SONG CRITIQUES
This Month - Andy Mitran Discusses The Business of Music Composition
WHEN: Saturday, June 9, 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 - ANDY MITRAN
TOPIC: "The Business of Music Composition" - Learn about music licensing and how it's changing, writing production music and how it offers opportunities to composers, and creating multiple streams of revenue and the importance of diversifying as a composer.
Andy Mitran is co-owner of Mitran Mitran Music, Perfect Choice Music Library, and Liquid Crystal Gallery. He spent fourteen years as Professor Andy (the one man band) on WGN TV's long running childrens' television show, "The Bozo Show," until it went off the air in 2001. He has written music for Oprah Winfrey for the past six years and has music currently airing on the Dr. Oz show, Nate Berkus, Let's Make a Deal, Keeping up with the Kardasians, Martha Stuart on Lifetime and several shows on the OWN network. In addition, he has just released his third album with songwriting partner, Al Jewer, called, "Music of the Earth." Their first album "Two Trees" was in the top 4% of airplay for the genre (ambient-world) in 2003 when it was released. He is currently launching his new production music library www.perfectchoicemusic.com
More information about ANDY MITRAN at www.perfectchoicemusic.com, www.mitranmitranmusic.com, and www.lcgallery.tv
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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
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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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