FEBRUARY 5TH CENTER, TX
Kasey Lansdale presents Songwriter 101 Workshop with Grammy Nominee recording artist and NSAI songwriter Roxie Dean.
Center, TX – Singer, songwriter Kasey Lansdale will host a three hour workshop designed to give performers and songwriters a unique learning experience opportunity to work with one of Nashville’s most respected singer/songwriters, Grammy Nominee, Roxie Dean.
Dean’s songwriting career includes a 2001 Nashville Songwriters Association International "Top 10 Songs That You Wish You’d Written" award for "Why They Call It Falling,” and a Grammy nomination for co-writing "When I think about Angels.”
Dean’s songwriting credits also include cuts by Reba McEntire, Tracy Lawrence, Chely Wright, Tammy Cochran, Jolie Edwards, and Tamara Walker to name a few.
Songwriters at all levels will benefit from the critiques and experience of working with Dean.
Topics would include but are not limited to:
· Song Critique
· Copyrights and Publishing
· Fine-tuning your Songwriting Craft
· Preparing your Songs for a Demo Recording
· Understanding what publishing companies are looking for
· The art of the “Co-Write”
· Song Structure, and when you can “break the rules”
Learn the tips and tricks of the professionals in the fast paced careers of singing and songwriting by attending the Stage Performance/Songwriter 101 workshop
at the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library, 619 Tenaha Street , Center TX (936) 598-5522. Advance reservations are recommended and workshop fees are $125 per person. For more information and to make reservations, please contact Kasey Lansdale at 936.552.4930 or
info@kaseylansdale.comAll workshop attendants will receive a FREE pass into the acoustic performance of Roxie Dean and Kasey Lansdale for the evening of the Workshop.
If you're looking to get signed as an artist, this year's New Music Seminar invites you to come hear the presidents of the indie and major labels explain how. It's all happening in Los Angeles, Feb. 14-16th. Attendees will see twenty-two 18-minute presentations from the CEO's of the top companies talking about how they seek and sign new talent. Attendees can also visit one-on-one with 24 mentors at the NMS Mentoring Sessions or the Songwriting, Voice and Producer Workshops. As a special incentive, the NMS is giving away one beautiful Epiphone guitar inspired by John Lennon, retail value $1,666. Go to
NewMusicSeminar.com and register. Save $50 and get the 2 for 1 discount by entering secret code NMSLASE2322 when you select the Partner's Discount tab on the registration page.
Celebrating the colossal "ka-chunk" of the once popular eight track tape experience is The Eight Track Museum in Dallas, TX, conceived and realized by visionary cultural provocateur and the world's first "formatician" Bucks Burnett. It will be open for visitors on a regular basis starting Wednesday, Feb. 16th. Check out a video tour of The Eight Track Museum:
youtube.com/watch?v=UDueID5krPY.
Don't Miss The New Music Seminar!
Do you want to get signed or make it on your own? Come hear the Presidents of the Indies and Major Labels talk about what they are looking for and how that is changing in the new world! Do you want greater exposure and more money as an artist, manager, label or agent? See the 22-18 minute presentations from the CEO’s of the leaders of the new music business show you how! Visit one on one with 24 mentors at the NMS Mentoring Sessions or the Songwriting, Voice and Producer’ Workshops. Find your next business partner! Network with over 80 of the top CEO’s and luminaries speaking at the New Music Seminar in Los Angeles February 14-16, 2011.
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Join AMF & Another Option Productions and some of the most well-known names in Austin's urban music scene for a three-part primer on important issues facing DIY artists trying to make their way in the music business and jump start their careers.
All events are FREE to attend and open to the public. Please register to attend the legal seminar.
Ready for Radio
Every artist wants to hear their music on the air. Learn from industry insiders regarding the current state of terrestrial radio, how to gain the attention of station directors, and how to reach fans over the airwaves.
Tuesday, February 15 7:00 pm
Victory Grill
1104 East 11th St
Panelists:
Steve Savage - KAZI Zannie K - 102.3 The Beat Marion Nickerson - KAZI Leah Manners - 91.7 KOOP (moderator)
Showtime: Where Creativity and Commerce Meet
Three Austin hip-hop artists discuss identifying a niche, developing an artist's brand, and how to make money from one's creative talent. Learn how professionalism, relationships and consistency are integral to being taken seriously and forging a successful career as an artist.
Monday, February 21 7:00 pm
Victory Grill
1104 East 11th St
Panelists:
Marc Fort - Texas Music Office (moderator)
Protecting Your Most Valuable Asset - Your Art
Do you have a clear understanding of ownership rights when it comes to your music? Attorney Charles Medearis discusses legal issues surrounding copyright, sampling, and the producer-artist relationship.
Thursday, February 24 7:00 pm
Victory Grill 1104 East 11th St
To register for this legal seminar, please email kim@austinmusicfoundation.org. (No registration is needed for the other two events; just show up!)
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The month-long Urban Music Perspectives: from Gospel to Hip Hop workshop series concludes with live performances at the historic George Washington Carver's Boyd Vance Theatre. The program will chronicle the evolution of gospel music to hip hop through a variety of multimedia presentations, dance and live performances by local Austin artists.
Saturday, February 25 7:00 pm
George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center
1165 Angelina Street Boyd Vance Theatre
FREE to attend
Music has powered and inspired African-American culture through the best and worst of times; from the gritty passionate blues, the soul-lifting gospel of the church, the ardent improvisation of jazz to the harmonious dynamism of R & B and hip hop. Urban music has inspired the world and opened people's eyes to the profound richness and history of African-Americans' beautiful culture. Gospel to Hip Hop in will move, groove and make you lose yourself within the music, and when you find yourself you will be inspired to make some music of your own. |
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Voting Deadline: Monday, January 31
Austin wouldn't be what it is without Austin music but Austin music would be what it is without Austin people. That is why you are encouraged to vote for your favorites in the 2010-2011 Music Poll!
Vote for your favorite band, song, album, musicians and more! Additionally, you can vote for who you think should be inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame!
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BMI LIVE PROGRAM ENABLES PERFORMING SONGWRITERS TO REGISTER LIVE CONCERTS FOR ROYALTY PAYMENTS
BMI has launched BMI Live, a program enabling songwriters to register their concerts and set lists online to be considered for payment in live music venues, regardless of size.
To qualify, BMI performing songwriters need to enter their live musical performances on BMI's website, www.bmi.com. BMI will pay royalties to both writers and publishers via direct deposit in its June distribution for performances occurring from July 1 through December 31, 2010. Concert performances eligible for the June royalty distribution must be entered on www.bmi.com by March 31, 2011. The distribution from BMI Live will be made quarterly after this initial June 2011 launch.
The program is designed to ensure that performing songwriters in all stages of their careers receive payment for concerts in settings of all sizes, from coffee shops to football stadiums.
Available only online, BMI Live is an on-going program that allows songwriters to input up to six months of their performance data. Songwriters may input their tour information at their convenience for concerts from the previous six months and receive these royalty payments either quarterly or semi-annually. Both headliners and opening acts may input tour information, and the program is open to all BMI affiliates. |
NSAI HOUSTON HAPPENINGS
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH, 6:00PM NSAI CLEAR LAKE/SOUTH HOUSTON MONTHLY WORKSHOP & ROUNDS
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
This is our first time at Sudie’s, so we’re looking for all the talented songwriters in the NASA/South Houston area to come out and support our new venue partner. There will be a short program, group critique and performance rounds. Contact NSAI Coordinator Larry Whitehair at 281.630.6599 for more information and to grab a spot in one of the rounds!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH, 1:00PM SPECIAL EVENT: “A SONGWRITERS’ SEMINAR” with KIM COPELAND & SUSAN TUCKER
Time: 1:00-5:00pm
Cost: $25.00 Reservations required. Limited seating.
Nashville publisher/author,
Susan Tucker and independent producer
Kim Copeland will be in Houston on Feb. 19 to conduct a songwriters’ business and recording seminar. Kim will talk not only about the quality of demos that the hit songwriters are pitching, but will give you ideas on how to get as close to pro quality as your budget will allow. And to give you an insider’s view on what A&R and producers look for in songs, Kim will also share her process in looking for the "right" songs for an artist’s album.
Susan Tucker will share her insights and experiences in pitching songs to the Nashville market. She will answer your questions about songpluggers, pitching, demos and song contracts. Bring lots of note paper! They will bury you in information! Private consultations are available at $85/hour.
Click here to reserve your seat, or to book a private consultation with these two talented women! (A separate event flyer with more information will be following this email).
Bios on Kim & Susan:
Kim Copeland is a highly respected and successful Nashville songwriter and producer. Her reputation as a gifted song troubleshooter has made her one of the most sought-after speakers, consultants and songwriting instructors in the country for organizations including TAXI, The Songwriters Connection and the Nashville Songwriters Association International. Her own songs have been recorded by artists in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and she has released two albums of her own. Her education and background as a vocalist have helped her become one of the city's most respected vocal arrangers. Her long association with the cream of the Nashville music business has given her access to the city's best musicians, engineers and studios, and her projects continually draw accolades. A visible part of the Nashville scene, she continues to take part in writers' nights at local spots like the legendary Bluebird Cafe, and as part of showcases in other cities.
Susan Tucker is the force behind Sage House Music in Nashville, and has authored two books on songwriting, “
The Soul of a Writer” and “
The Secrets of Songwriting”. She partners with Kim Copeland Productions in the management and marketing behind emerging artist Rachel Williams and other talented songwriters and recording artists. She publishes a weekly e-zine called “
The Songwriters Connection”.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH NSAI SUNDAY SONGSWAP & OPEN MIC
Location: JP Hops House 2317 S. Hwy 6, Houston, TX 77077
Time: 4:00-6:00pm
Songswap- informal gathering of area songwriters to share their songs with fellow writers. Everyone, every genre is welcomed. Followed by Open Mic at 6:00pm. Facilitators include Tina Allen, Mitch Tiffin and Leslie Krafka. Contact Tina for more information at
allen.tina30@yahoo.com
NASHVILLE HAPPENINGS
Bluebird Café Writer’s Night Audition (Feb. 13th) & Registration (Jan. 28th)
The next quarterly Bluebird Café Writers’ Night auditions will be held at 10:45 AM on Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at The Bluebird Café.
To be eligible to audition you must either live within 100 miles of Nashville or be a member of NSAI.
To participate in the audition process you must register on line in advance. We will begin taking registrations at 11 AM on FRI, JAN 28.
We only accept the first 65 registrants. The list fills up very quickly. If you're not logged on right at 11 am you will probably not get through fast enough.
Log onto
www.bluebirdcafe.com and click the "Play the Bluebird" link. Scroll down to the Sunday Writers Night section where you will find information about the audition and the link that takes you to the
registration page. Once you have registered, you will receive an email confirmation and further information regarding the actual audition on Feb 13.
Spring Training Event April 1 & 2: Held at the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel, this 2-day interactive seminar combines the best of large- and small-group settings for writers of all ages and experience levels. Professional songwriter panels, powerhouse educational segments – not to mention the ever-popular publisher pitch sessions – are all designed to give you a crash course in the craft and business of songwriting. 2011 also marks the 1st year of Hitsville at Spring Training. NSAI has partnered with ole, one of the world's largest independent music publishers with offices in Toronto, Nashville and Los Angeles, to offer YOU the chance to leave Spring Training with a Single Song Publishing contract IN HAND! Every attendee is eligible to participate. This is going to be a great event!
Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival March 29-April 2
The 19th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival is set for March 29 – April 2, 2011 in Nashville, TN. For more information, go to
http://tinpansouth.com
*Note: If you are interested in attending Spring Training and/or Tin Pan South this year, let us know. We’re trying to create some carpools of Texas writers wanting to soak it all in that week. If you’re looking to save some travel costs, let us know and we’ll hook you up with folks that are confirmed as going and may be interested in splitting gas money.
Click here to put your name on the board as a willing traveler!
March 24-27 Songcrafting Seminars
presents: RIVERS RUTHERFORD
Rivers Rutherford will be once again holding a 3 day seminar
here in the Nashville area.
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e3b2o1u8bb5c93c5&llr=pauirfdab
Imagine spending time with Rivers in a casual,relaxed and beautiful setting in the woods - while listening to him talk about what it means to be a great songwriter.
Hear him speak about his personal process
his thoughts on the business and where it's going and then
partake in co-writing sessions under his astute supervision -
for 3 solid days - while wining and dining on some of the best
italian food you could possibly imagine... all prepared for you
right here on the premises by Claudia and her staff. the open
kitchen becomes an equally creative element for you to both
experience and remember...
Rivers Rutherford...
After moving to Nashville in 1993, Rivers quickly found his place in the
world as an entertainer, studio guitar player and songwriter. In 1996,
Rivers signed with Universal Music Publishing and remains with the
company today. Artists, including Gretchen Wilson, Gary Allan, Faith
Hill, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny
Chesney, Brad Paisley, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban, Trick Pony,
Blake Shelton, Deana Carter, Montgomery Gentry, Clay Davidson,
Jamie O'Neal and Andy Griggs have since recorded River's songs.
Rutherford claimed his first #1 hit, "Aint Nothin' 'Bout You", in 2001.
The song spent six weeks at number one and is to date the most
successful single ever recorded by Brooks & Dunn. Rutherford was
honored by ASCAP and received their Song of the Year Award in 2002.
Since the smash hit with Brooks & Dunn, Rivers has accomplished
TEN more #1 singles: Tim McGraw's "Real Good Man"; Montgomery
Gentry's first #1, "If You Ever Stop Loving Me", which he also produced;
Gretchen Wilson's "Homewrecker"; Brad Paisley's duet with Dolly
Parton, "When I Get Where I'm Going" (which has received both the
ACM and CMA nomination for Song of the Year), Kenny Chesney's
"Livin' In Fast Forward", Rodney Atkins "These Are My People" and
Trace Adkins "Ladies Love Country Boys".
ASCAP's Songwriter of the Year trophy for 2006 was shared between
Brett James and Rivers Rutherford.
Amigo Nashville Guitar Show 2011
Factory at Franklin/February 19-20
4 Amigos
Austin Guitar Show/SXSW Weekend
Austin Conv Ctr/March 18-19
4 Amigos
March 20th, Pickin For The Record at the Texas State Capitol.
Be a Part of the Largest Guitar Jam Ever
and an Afternoon of Pickin', BBQ, Record Breakin' & Troop Support on the last day of SXSW at the Capitol!
Let's Bring the Largest Guitar Ensemble Record Back to Texas Sunday March 20th at the Texas State Capitol and to Raise Funds for Soldiers and Vets that NEED A Hand.
Pickin' for the Record II - Sunday, March 20, 2011 a Great Day for Music at The Texas State Capitol in Austin on the last day of SXSW.
Click here for the video PSA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NzJWh2w72I
BE A PART OF TEXAS MUSIC HISTORY AND REGISTER NOW!
http://voicesofagratefulnation.org/picker
The Pickin' Record Resides Now in Poland? Yes, Poland - So Grab Your Guitar and Register. We've recently discovered that our record has since been broken by 6,346 guitarists in Wroclaw, Poland. With the support and urging of Casey Monahan, the Director of the Governor's Texas Music Office, we've accepted the challenge to bring that record back home to Texas on Sunday, March 20th on the South Steps of the State Capitol!
WE ARE CALLING FOR 8000 PICKERS.
The music starts at 1:00 until 4:00! The record breaking songs will be around 3p.m. Proceeds from your registration fees benefit Welcome Home Project, Soldiers Angels and the Yamaha Music and Wellness programs for returning veterans. For more information go to www.voicesofagratefulnation.org
Friday, April 15
In conjunction with Atlantic Records, Warner Chappell Records, MediaHorse Entertainment, Apple, The Guitar Center, Mc DSP, IK Multimedia, Sanjay Photography, and Stubb's, The Recording Conservatory of Austin is proud to announce the 5th annual TRCoA UNSIGNED ARTIST COMPETITION.
This is a unique opportunity tomeet, network, and learn from local organizations that assist business owners. Whether starting out or looking to expand your existing business, Getting Connected® is a great opportunity!
