Wildflower Workshop with Joe Crookston

Wildflower! 2017 Songwriting Workshop Presented by Joe Crookston 

Time: Friday, May 19, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Courtyard by Marriott (Spring Valley and US 75)
Cost: $50 per student (includes one Single Day ticket to the Wildflower! Festival)

*Limited to 30 students
Click here to register

Joe Crookston, songwriter, guitarist, painter, fiddler, and slide player, will lead the 2017 Wildflower! Songwriting Workshop. Named 2016 Folk Alliance International Artist-in-Residence, Joe is a master storyteller and experienced facilitator.

Writing Songs and Lyrics That’ll Give You Goose Bumps – This workshop is for everyone who breathes! It is for anyone who writes songs or would like to learn more about the creative process. Informative and fun! This seven hour workshop will be an interactive, in-depth look at the writing process and specific ways we can develop the true power of a song. We will explore melody, phrasing, and how to distill a song down its’ most powerful place. Joe will play some of his most covered and requested songs and talk about his creative process and you will share your songs too! Participants will delve into their own unfinished ideas, deepen their ability to craft songs that connect and learn from others. Joe Crookston loves to teach and create a safe atmosphere that also challenges you to be your best. Are you just a beginner at your instrument? – No worries. This workshop is open to all to uncover our most authentic way to write songs with the skills we have. Bring an instrument, a notebook, song ideas, half written songs, and a recorder. Come ready to play, grow, learn, and make beautiful music.

Susan Gibson Songwriting Workshop and more

DSA PRESENTS SUSAN GIBSON WORKSHOP AND PERFORMANCE
THE BLANK PAGE: Finding and following through on your inspiration, Grabbing
the songs from thin air, Fishing with a line versus a net.

Performing Songwriter Susan Gibson, writer of Wide Open Spaces performed by the Dixie Chicks, will present a workshop on Saturday, April 22. Workshop, pizza dinner and performance all included for $35.
Susan has taught songwriting workshops to all ages. She has been a mentor at the Real Life, Real Music Summer Camp in The Woodlands, Texas for the past five years. She's also given workshops and talks at The Brauntex Theater, The San Antonio Songwriters' Saloon, The Songwriters Serenade Competition, The Bugle Boy Soldier' Songs Program, Belmont University, UT Austin, NSAI Nashville and Houston Chapters, and at The Boys and Girls Club among others.
Susan draws from her experience as a commercially successful songwriter as well as a nationally touring, independent artist with 5 albums of original material in her catalog. She can address a variety of topics from writing to business.
https://dallassongwriters.org/shop/songwriting-workshop-susan-gibson/ 
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WILDFLOWER WORKSHOP WITH JOE CROOKSTON - MAY 19 
Performing songwriter Joe Crookston will be leading the Songwriting Workshop at the Wildflower! Festival this year!  The workshop will be on Friday, May 19, 2017 from 9 am - 4 pm at the Courtyard by Marriott on Spring Valley (same location as last year).  For more information and to sign up, click on the link below:
http://www.wildflowerfestival.com/songwriter-contest-workshop/

REO RAFTING RESORT SONGWRITING WORKSHOPS
How Music REALLY Works July 9-14, 2017
Learn the songwriting techniques of the master songwriters with best-selling author Wayne Chase. Learn how you can use these tools to craft great songs. Includes FREE library, books, music charts & more ($400 value).
Details Here

SongMatrix Retreat August 13-18, 2017
Hands on, in-depth exploration of your original songs using more than 40 specific SongMatrix musical & lyrical techniques. Create brilliant melodies and emotion-evoking lyrics. Includes 1-year post-retreat mentoring with SongMatrix author Wayne Chase.
Details here

 Review of Larry Beaird Workshop

https://dallassongwriters.org/larry-beaird-arranging-the-hit-songwriting-workshop/

Read the Review of the Roy Elkins Workshop

Roy Elkins’ Your Music and Your Business Workshop – Informative and Entertaining

For those of you who could not make it to the 2015 ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO, Video Access is now available for only $99!

More at:    http://dallassongwritersworkshops.blogspot.com/

ONLINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Want to study songwriting but don't want to get out of your PJ's?

* Take a class online through a songwriting workshop yahoo group with Barbara McMillen, associate professor of Songwriting and Music Business at Collin College.

* Check out the  https://songtown.com songwriter learning community.

Cliff Eberhardt “Melody to Lyrics School”

The Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival is excited to have Red House Recording Artist and accomplished songwriting workshop instructor, Cliff Eberhardt, lead a one day workshop on May 15.  Check out the information below and share the attached flyer with your fellow songwriters.

The Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival
Songwriting Workshop Presented By

Cliff Eberhardt

“Melody to Lyrics School”

Highlights of the Course
· Review basic melodic history
· Learn how to incorporate a “Melody Vocabulary” into your song
· Learn how to look for and get the most from melodic repetition
· Learn  how to develop a melody
with just one unfinished verse and chorus
· Learn how to insert different chords for melody enhancement
· Explore use of melodic intervals for melody enhancement
· Learn how to make your songs have a more memorable melody
· Learn how use musical introductions to set the melody
· Learn how to add a bridge and ending to the song
· Play and sing your song with the new complete and beautiful melody

To sign up for
Cliff’s Eberhardt’s “Melody to Lyrics School”
Go to:
http://wildflowerfestival.com/singersongwriterschool.html

When:  Friday, May 15, 2015
Time:  9:00 am – 10:00 am – Get Acquainted 10:00 am – 4:00 pm - Workshop
Where:  Residence Inn by Marriott
1040 Waterwood Drive
Richardson, TX  75082

Cost:  $50
Maximum Students:  30

Online Songwriting Workshops Hosted By Ralph Murphy

American Music Channel Launches Online Songwriting Workshops

Hosted By Music Industry Icon Ralph Murphy

Nashville, TN, March 5, 2014.  Hal L. Willis, Founder and CEO of American Music Channel, has announced the launch of the SoundEmerge Masters Series, songwriter workshops hosted by legendary songwriter and mentor Ralph Murphy.  The workshops will include in-depth interviews with award-winning songwriters as well as viewer interaction, utilizing the revolutionary SimulTV technology.  

 The first session on March 24 will feature Allen Shamblin, whose songs have been recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Toby Keith, Randy Travis, Wynonna, Ricky Van Shelton, Ricky Skaggs, Patti Labelle, Prince, LeeAnn Rimes, and Brooks & Dunn.

 Registration is now open at http://SoundEmerge.com/

American Music Channel is a destination portal and social media platform for all things music, counting agreements with all of the major record labels among one of the largest libraries of music videos on the Web.

www.AmericanMusicChannel.com

2-Bit Palomino Day of Workshops and Performance, Saturday, February 22, 9AM

A DAY OF FUN 

AND 

ENTERTAINMENT 

Saturday, February 22

at the 

MCLGrand

100 N. Charles 

Lewisville, TX 

- SONGWRITING WORKSHOP 

- RECORDING WORKSHOP 

- PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP 

- TEXAS TUNES CONCERT

Featuring 2-Bit Palomino 

All for one great low price!

SONGWRITING – How to take a concept and construct it into a song/lyric format.
Matching music to words...creating a 'feel' that gets the intention of the song across to the
listener. Rhyme schemes and Metering 101.

STAGE PERFORMANCE – How to connect with your audience.
Microphone and singing techniques for live performance utilizing dynamics and
breath-control.

HOME RECORDING – Getting the most out of your home recording rig.
The basics of recording and mixing techniques. How to get the best sound with your
system. Putting the song together, editing and arranging.

Registration available at th e MCL Grand or online at MCLGRAND.TIX.COM

Registration is $40 and includes access to all 3 workshops, box lunch and 2 tickets to the Texas Tunes Concert featuring 2-Bit Palomino
Limited to 40 Participants
For more information call Tim Phillips at (972) 219-3579

Workshops begin at

9am

Texas Tunes Concert

Featuring

2-Bit Palomino

at

8pm

ASG SYMPOSIUM JAN 8-12 - DISCOUNT FOR DSA MEMBERS

Austin Songwriters Group Symposium Jan 8-12th

Interested in going?

ASG offers a discounted Symposium registration rate of $175 (50% off!) for Dallas Songwriter Association members.
Please respond to Loretta Dunnaway for the discounted group price.

Also,

Sign up for transportation with http://www.megabus.com/ $1 direct bus to Austin Jan 8 and $25 direct bus back to Dallas Jan 12. There is a discounted rate at the hotel Holiday Inn Midtown $79@ nite. 

MEET SUSAN HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Due to circumstances beyond our control, The MEET SUSAN GIBSON EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

SUSAN GIBSON IS STILL PERFORMING AT POOR DAVID'S PUB AT 8PM SATURDAY, JUNE 8. ASK FOR THE DALLAS SONGWRITERS DISCOUNT TICKET AT THE DOOR.

MEET SUSAN GIBSON

Yes, we're talking the writer of the Dixie Chicks hit "Wide Open Spaces".

More about Susan at http://www.susangibson.com/about.html

This will be a Happy Hour learning opportunity and networking with light snacks and beverages.

$10 to DSA members   

*  $15 for non-members

Saturday, June 8, 4-6 PM 

South Side on Lamar

Tocrok Productions

tocrok.com

(214) 485-0858

• 1409 S Lamar St, #1021, Dallas, TX

(In the Artist Quarter next to the Janette Kennedy Gallery)

PLEASE RSVP HERE  http://dallassongwriters.eventbrite.com

Susan will be performing at Poor David's that evening and is offering discounts tickets of $12 to our members or anyone attending the Meet Susan Gibson Learning Event.

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Elizabeth Wills and Susan Gibson! @ Poor David's Pub

1313 S Lamar St., Dallas, TX (United States) - Map 

Set: 8:00 PM 

ALL AGES

Tickets: $15 

Andy Gullahorn/ Jill Phillips Songwriting Workshop in Lewisville, Tx, March 9

http://www.andygullahorn.com/

http://jillphillips.com/

Schedule of Events

9 - 10 am - Registration

10 - 3 pm - Songwriter Workshop - Black Box Theater (Lunch Included)

3 - 5 pm - Capo Workshop - Classroom 1

4 - 5 pm - Copyright Workshop (tentative) - Classroom 2

5 - 6:30 pm - Open Mic (Available to paid registrants) - Black Box Theater

7:30 pm - Concert - Andy Gullahorn and Jill Phillips - MCL Grand Theater

Austin Songwriters Symposium January 24-27, Austin Tx

ASG presents Austin Songwriters Symposium, their annual 4-day songwriters event, which convenes January 24-27 in Austin, and is chock full of music industry panels, songwriting and performance workshops, publisher pitches, concerts, showcases, song circles and more. This is the perfect way to kick off your songwriting year by spending 4-days with songwriters and music industry professionals learning about songwriting and the current state of affairs in the music industry. For a look at the current events schedule, go here.http://austinsongwritersgroup.com/?page_id=497

Andy Gullahorn Workshop, Saturday, March 9th

Andy Gullahorn will be doing the workshop on Saturday, March 9 in Lewisville at the MCL Grand Theater. Andy is a Kerrville Finalist (2010 I believe). We'll have other activities going on too... hopefully a capo workshop, a basics of recording session and a show and tell room to show off some licks and tunes. The MCL Grand is a City of Lewisville owned/operated venue that opened in January of 2011. We've got a 300 seat main theater, Black Box Theater and a Recital/Banquet Hall in addition to an Art Gallery and several classrooms which are available to rent for various events. Info on the facility is available at www.mclgrand.com

That evening Andy will join his wife Jill Phillips (Dove Award winner) performing in the City of Lewisville's Texas Tunes Series at the Grand.
http://www.andygullahorn.com/
http://jillphillips.com/

Big Sky Songwriters Festival

August 15-19, 2012

Big Sky, Montana

http://www.bigskysongwritersfestival.com

Something amazing is getting ready to start annually right here in Montana...The Big Sky Songwriters Festival!
Bringing an amazing opportunity for anyone wanting to become a better songwriter, learn about the dynamics of music publishing and find ways to have your music heard!

In their first year, the Big Sky Songwriters Festival has created an incredible environment and a tremendous array of songwriting talent to work with all attendees. Event founder Dave Goodwin, who has shared residence between Montana and Nashville over the years, knew that Big Sky provides a location for pure creativity and nurturing of the creative spirit combined with the comforts provided by a world class resort like Big Sky.

The goal is to help creative individuals and those who want to learn the craft of songwriting by providing access to some of the very best in the business to guide them. Year one instructors include Rory Feek (Some Beach-Blake Shelton), Steve Bogard (Praying For Daylight-Rascall Flatts), Chas Sanford (Missing You-John Waite/Tina Turner), Kostas (Blame It On Your Heart-Patty Loveless) , Jon Mabe(The Climb-Miley Cyrus), Bruce Burch(Rumor Has It-Reba McEntire), James House(Broken Wing-Martina McBride),Suzi Ragsdale(Pam Tillis,Darrell Scoot...others),  Austin Troubadors Walt Wilkins, Kevin & Dustin Welch, Montanas John Bohlinger, Paul Durham (Black Lab), Jon Pousette-Dart( Amnesia) and many others...stay posted. Also several industry leaders are scheduled for workshops as well including Dennis Lord(SESAC), Sara Johnson(Sr Creative Director BMG/Chrysalis), Juli Newton Griffith(Sr. Director Magic Mustang Music Publishing"Jason Aldean") to help registrants learn more about the ins and outs of not only songwriting...but also publishing, legals and the music business in general.

And each evening BSSF will host exclusive live performances by many of the participating instructors and special guests. Each night of the festival  will bring an intimate performance to the Whiskey Jack at Big Sky on the nights of Aug 16,17,18 including many of the Instructors and some surprise guests! Announcements of the schedule will be in the next issue of the Bozone!

Attendees will find themselves in one of the most breathtaking settings in North America as their creativity grows by participating in songwriting workshops, seminars, panels and live performances at the foot of our own majestic Lone Peak in Big Sky and be a part of the first event of this caliber to be held in Montana . Led by some of the music industry's most successful songwriters, musicians, and publishers... they will be inspired about your craft and the business of music in a unique and stunning setting experienced by few. And all affordable to everyone..and for those requiring accommodations...Big Sky is offering an amazing deal to registrants!

Big Sky Resort is a 3,600-acre resort located in southwestern Montana in Madison County, an hour south of Bozeman via U.S. Highway 191 in Big Sky.  During the Big Sky Songwriters Festival horseback riding, hiking, amazing ziplining, mountain biking the trails on the mountain and for the first time this year you can take the tram to the very peak of Lone Mountain and take in over 20 mountain ranges. Down from the Mountain Village complex... golf, and tennis and much more are available in the Meadow Village, which sits at an elevation of 6,800 feet, between the ski area and US-191.  Fly fishing and whitewater rafting are popular on the Gallatin River (from "River Runs Through It"). Lake kayaking is available at Hebgen Lake 50 miles south. Big Sky is a convenient and comfortable base camp for excursions into nearby Yellowstone National Park and several National Forests.  Location location location!

Visit the  site www.bigskysongwritersfestival.com and take advantage of early registration NOW!

Hash Brown Blues Workshop, Saturday March 3

Famed Dallas Bluesman, Hash Brown, will be doing a new 3 hour workshop on Songwriting and The Blues on Saturday March 3, 1012.  This is a can't miss event for any songwriter that would like an introduction to the blues or wants to learn more about writing blues style songs.  It will be an interactive workshop so bring an acoustic guitar too!

Hash Brown has been fronting the Hash Brown Band and the Browntones, playing guitar and harmonica and wri

ting songs for over 35 years.  He has also been featured on guitar and harmonica both on stage and in the studio with many other local and national blues artists such as ZuZu Bollin, Robert Ealey, Big Al Dupree, Willie WIllis, Barbara Lynn and Henry Qualls.    But he is perhaps best known as the premier Blues Jam master in Dallas/Fort Worth.  He has hosted Blues Jams all over the metroplex for over 27 years and is known for giving generously of his time and helping hundreds of young musicians who are just starting out at his jams.  Hash Brown is a very accomplished songwriter with numerous original tunes on his CDs and an uncanny ability to come up with blues songs "on the fly" as he is performing.  He is also a master of all styles of blues guitar, from Mississippi country blues to all the Kings, (Freddie, Albert, B.B.),   His workshop will be a real treat as he injects his combination of humor and musical knowledge into the program.  It will include a history of the blues, blues songwriting styles and techniques and styles, blues guitar styles and techniques, plus a breakout session where attendees can start writing their own blues tunes.
http://williamwareagency.com/hash_brown_band.php

 http://www.myspace.com/hashbrownblues

The workshop location is Ziggy's Tavern located at 1403 E. Campbell Rd, Richardson (NE corner of Campbell Rd. and Plano Rd.).  The date is Saturday March 3, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm but come early or stay late, the food is great!  Space is limited so make an early reservation for a spot at the workshop.  The cost is $20 for DSA Members and $25 for non-members.

Register Online here: http://store.kagi.com/cgi-bin/store.cgi?storeID=7TE_LIVE&lang=en

Or with check by mail to:

Hashbrown Workshop

Dallas Songwriters Association

Sammons Center For The Arts

3630 Harry Hines Blvd. #20

Dallas, Tx 75219

Texas Independent Music Expo - Saturday, November 5

 WORKSHOPS • SHOWCASES 

 SONGS CRITIQUES • OPEN MIC

Texas Independent Music Expo is all about the Music! It was established to help independent music artists realize their potential, seek promotional opportunities and connect with music industry professionals through networking, exhibitor booths, music workshops and a performing songwriter competition.  Join us for a  full day of great music by aspiring singer-songwriters and musicians. The event will take place at Sons of Hermann Hall, 3414 Elm St., Dallas, TX 75226.

http://www.texasindependentmusicexpo.com/index.html

EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS SPONSORED BY Dallas Songwriters Association

• I Wrote A Song... Now What? 

Presented by Jo Musik

Recording a professional demo and what to look

for in a studio, producer, engineer.

• Music in Film & TV 

Presented by Linda (Kordek) Milton

The business of film music in LA and Dallas.

• Copyright! What You Need to Know! 

Presented by Craig Crafton

The legal elements of a song.

• Grammy CSI: What Makes a Hit Song 

Presented by Barbara McMillen. 

An examination of the elements and structure 
            of the 2010 Grammy winning 

           Song of the Year, 

         "Need You Now" by Lady Antibellum.

SONG CRITIQUES BY DSA PANEL

Opportunities to have your song critiqued will be available for performing or non-performing songwriters at $10 each. Your song will be reviewed in person by a panel of industry professional judges. Songs are submitted on a first come first serve basis by reserving an available 10 minute time slot on a sign up sheet.  You may submit as many songs as you wish.


The Critique Panel consists of 2 respected industry professionals. The Panel and guests will listen to each song and then judge each song based on 6 categories: Hook, Melody, Lyric, Structure, Originality, and Emotional Truth. The panel will give their comments and critiques about each song after the song is played. Lyric sheets and evaluation sheets will be returned with comments. After all songs have been played and critiques are complete, the judges scores will be tallied and the top two songs for the day will be picked. 1st place winner will get $50 in cash, 1st and 2nd place winners will get a free DSA membership ( a value of $50), and a DSA t-shirt.

1. Submitted song should be on a CD (that should include your name and phone number) or can per performed live. 

2. Approximately 2 typed lyric sheets should be provided to the judges for each song.

3. You may submit as many songs as you like.

4. You may submit a lyric only for critique.

5. Sign up is on a first come basis the day of the event. Sign up sheet will be located on a table in the front hall outside the front meeting room. Each time slot in 10 minutes to allow ample time for the judges comments.

6. All decisions of the judges are final.

7. Winners will be announced at 9:30PM on the main stage. Winners do not have to be present to win and if not present, will be notified by email.

8. Contest in not valid if their are less than ten entries, however, critiques will still be performed during the 10 minute time alloted.

Beth Nielsen Chapman Workshop, July 16, Love & War in Plano

THE MIRACLE OF THE CREATIVE FLOW 

Beth Nielsen Chapman's workshop is on songwriting and the power of dropping into the heart and listening to the guiding voice of the creative spirit. Beth’s songs, interspersed with story and insights, explore creative expression from the perspective of creativity in action. 

 The miracle of creative flow comes from the same source no matter what's growing. The great song, like the flower, is a divine expression of creativity.  The brain has to get out of the way and allow the heart and soul, the subconscious wells of creativity, to flow and work their magic.  Chapman balances the importance of balancing the craft with the inspiration: “If the heart and body and breath of great writing come from the soul, then you can thank the brain for help with the clothes, shoes, and matching handbag.” You'll experience some great insight on how to maximize the whole spectrum of what you can bring to your writing after a BNC workshop! 

Beth's style of critiquing a song is very supportive while cutting through to the best in what each song has to offer and working towards bringing up the overall quality and making it 'air-tight'.

Here are some comments from students:

.........."By far it has been the most interesting, stimulating and heartful songwriting workshop I’ve ever attended since I started pursuing songwriting!  It's very unique in its way and brings out the message of an endless universe with an endless inner potential to write songs or be creative in any way whatsoever.  It’s a great message to the psyche that can work both on a conscious and/or subconscious level to really make a difference in a person’s life!"

.........."thank you for your truly inspirational master class on Tuesday evening....  I came to the event dejected, and left feeling empowered.

        I am and will be forever grateful"

.....I left feeling inspired and nourished. You emit such an infectious joy and hopefulness – it is the most beautiful and powerful thing and I hope I can ‘grow up’ to be even a bit like that :)

........"Just to thank you for a wonderful workshop and concert.  It was inspiring, challenging and entertaining all rolled into one!"


Beth and 10 members judged to have the best songs submitted to her for evaluation prior to the workshop will take the stage between 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM that evening. She will be adding a capability to her site to submit your best song soon. The two songs that she chooses as the best songs will get a scholarship where Beth will refund the enrollment fee. To take advantage of this opportunity, you must sign up before July 2nd. 


Sign up ahead of time at the links below. By the way, the text on her site says $35 for DSA and NSAI, and $40 for non-members, but this is a misprint that will be corrected. The actual cost is $40 for DSA and NSAI members and $50 for non-members. Sorry for the confusion. We are expecting a large attendance from people worldwide, so register soon, as seating is limited. Food and beverage will be available to be purchased from the restaurant and is not part of the registration fee. Love and War in Texas has a good menu of steaks, seafood, and other Texas cuisine.

This is a rare opportunity to work with Beth. She is the former president of the Nashville Songwriters Association International and has written a number of #1 hits for stars like Faith Hill (This Kiss), Willie Nelson (Nothing I Can Do About It Now) along with numerous album releases of her own. Here is a Wikipedia link for Beth and her work -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beth_Nielsen_Chapman

10AM - 4PM at Love and War, Plano, 

5:30 - 7:30 Guitar Pull Circle

Workshop Fee $50      

$10 Discount for DSA Members

Register Online or by mail

Nielsen Chapman Workshop

Dallas Songwriters Assoc.

Sammons Center For The Arts

3630 Harry Hines #20

Dallas, Tx 75219

SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP with Tom Kimmel

When: Friday, May 20, 2011
10AM - 4PM
Where: Wildflower Festival, Richardson, TX
What: Songwriting Workshop

Although he has developed a following for his own releases over the course of a 20-year career, Tom Kimmel has had more success landing tracks on albums by better-known artists. Born in Memphis, TN, and raised in rural Alabama, Kimmel graduated from the University of Alabama and relocated to Nashville in the early '80s. Early credits as a songwriter came his way when his songs were cut by ex-Byrds Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman, as well as the Band's Levon Helm. Kimmel recorded two albums as a solo … » Read more

Registration details at http://www.wildflowerfestival.com/content/SingerSongwriterSchool.html

SONGWRITERS RECORDING WORKSHOP - March 19

DSA is holding a SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP with JOE MILTON on Saturday, March 19, 2pm at Jo-Musik studio. Joe has been nominated for a Dove Award for his musical, "What's Up Zac". Joe wrote, recorded and produced the 50 minutes of music and dialogue for the musical.


When:  Saturday, March 19, 2011
            2:00 – 3:30 pm

Where:  Jo-Musik Studio
            Sunnyvale, TX

What:   Workshop: “I Wrote a Song...Now What?”

• Finishing a song :  Finessing Lyrics / Refining Melody and Chords
• Recording a Professional Demo:  What to look for in a Studio / Producer / Engineer
• Before and After:   From scratch tracks to Master
• The Business of Songwriting:  Copyrighting / Performing Rights Societies / Marketing Your Song
• Studio Tour

Free to DSA members

Limited space – RSVP required

http://www.jo-musik.com

http://www.joemilton.com

http://www.openheartmusicals.com 

Joe and Linda Milton have made Dallas their home after 20 years in the bustling Los Angeles music scene. An accomplished artist, songwriter and producer, Joe Milton has recorded over 2,000 songs.  His music can be heard on such television shows as Desperate Housewives and Malcolm in the Middle, and he has worked with artists including The RZA of Wu Tang Clan and Jon Anderson of YES.

Linda (Kordek) Milton started her own boutique agency representing composers and music for film/tv and later joined The Agency Group, home to mega-bands including Nickelback and The White Stripes, where she created their film/tv music department.
Her clients have composed music for shows such as Hanna Montana, King of the Hill, and Dead Man Walking. Linda has taught full day seminars on The Business of Film Music in both Los Angeles and Dallas, and has created and moderated such film music panels as the Sundance Film Festival, AFI/Dallas and South By Southwest in Austin

Want to attend? Please RSVP to Judy Milton and we'll give you directions to the studio.

Kim Copeland & Susan Tucker Workshop

Songwriter’s Workshop

Sunday, February 20, 2011

1PM - 5PM

$10 cash at the door

RVSVP to Susan Tucker

Nashville publisher and author, Susan Tucker and independent producer Kim Copeland will share some valuable information about the business of songwriting and the recording industry. 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 insiderʼs 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 artistʼs 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. They will also critique your song and offer helpful suggestions to help you get the most from your songwriting and artistry.

Sponsored by Dallas Songwriters Association

and the Collin County Songwriters Association

Love and War in Plano -

601 E. Plano Pkwy

(NE Intersection of US75 Central Expressway)

Plano, TX Thanks to Roger Russell for coordinating the place.

Kim Copeland is an experienced producer who has worked with countless artists in multiple genres. She both involves the artist in the process so their vision is realized, as well as handling the fine points of the recording process so the artist can focus on being - well, the artist!

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 Songwriter' s Connection”.

Kim Copeland Feb 20th

Kim Copeland returns to DFW Feb 20th for a songwriters/ recording workshop. Time and location TBA.

Play For Publishers Workshop, Nashville

PLAY FOR PUBLISHERS WORKSHOP - writers who want to get songs recorded in the Nashville Country market are invited to apply now for this workshop hosted by Barbara Cloyd. Sixteen writers will be chosen to present their songs to six publishers who come, two at a time, to listen to songs and give feedback. It will be held at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville Feb 24 - 26. Application deadline is Jan 17th. For complete details, visit www.barbaracloyd.com .