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.

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

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

John & JoAnn Braheny Seminar-- July 24

John & JoAnn Braheny Seminar-- July 24

		WHO IS JOHN BRAHENY? John Braheny is a top consultant for songwriters and writer/artists. He is the author of "The Craft and Business of Songwriting" which has sold over 70,000 copies and has been called "the songwriter's best friend." As the co-founder of the Los Angeles Songwriters Showcase, John helped to provide early exposure for such household-name writers as Diane Warren, Stevie Nicks, Warren Zevon and Lindsey Buckingham. John has served as president of the California Copyright Conference and on the boards of the Recording Academy (The Grammy Organization) and the National Academy of Songwriters. He has taught songwriting and music business classes at a variety of schools including Musicians Institute, UCLA Extension, the Los Angeles School of Recording and conducts seminars for colleges and organizations throughout the country. John is a walking wealth of knowledge on almost every phase of both the creative and business aspects of songwriting. You will NOT want to miss this unique opportunity to spend a day up-close-and- personal with John! Click on John's photo at left to go to his very informative website.
		WHO IS JOANN BRAHENY? JoAnn Braheny began her music career as Atlanta's first full-time female DJ. She went on to become a National Promotion and Marketing specialist for GRC Records where she also worked in their publishing division to develop songwriters. JoAnn later opened her own company, Jaffe Music Consulting, to provide career direction for both pro and aspiring songwriters. In Los Angeles, she worked for Rogers and Cowan Public Relations representing international music and film artists, and also for Walt Disney Imagineering -- the Disney theme park "think tank." Today, JoAnn is a career counselor for songwriters and artists. She is a sought after guest speaker at music conferences across the country. A powerful husband-wife team, John and JoAnn are experienced in all phases of the music business and are committed to passing their knowledge forward to aspiring and professional songwriters around the world. For more information on JoAnn, click on her photo at left which will take you to her very creative website.
		WHAT IS THIS SEMINAR ABOUT? TOPICS COVERED IN THE SEMINAR: *WHAT MADE THAT A HIT? Instructor: John Braheny I hear hundreds of songs that show great potential and talent that are missing an understanding of some basic principles of structure and dynamics that could change good songs into hits. These principles (not rules, by the way) and techniques have characterized radio hits and just plain great songs of all styles throughout the history of popular music. If you understand the principles you can bend the rules. We'll analyze examples of past and current hits. Don't let your songs be rejected because you haven't mastered the basics. *MARKETING YOURSELF AS AN INDEPENDENT ARTIST AND SONGWRITER Instructor: John Braheny 1. Are major label deals possible? Why would you want one – or not? We'll discuss the plusses and minuses and what kinds of artists benefit the most. 2. Approaching your career as an independent entrepreneur. What should you know and how do you learn it? Best FREE learning resources. 3. Using social networking resources to promote yourself. What are the best services and resources? Is MySpace still viable? Do you need a manager? 4. As a songwriter/composer , what sources of income are available to you and how do you connect with the opportunities? Can you still get songs to major artists? How do you get your songs into film/TV? *CAREER PATH PATTERNS AND TEAM TOOLS Instructor: JoAnn Braheny The corporate ladder, as a career path, doesn't work for everyone… especially if you're in the creative arts. Here, four basic career paths, including the corporate ladder, are explored, to identify what motivates and rewards you. If you're uncomfortable with the direction you're headed in, you’ll find this class a liberating experience. JoAnn uses practical tools to assess your individual work-style to help you find your most productive work environment and workmates. You won’t get this anywhere else! *SONG CRITIQUES The last hour of the seminar will be devoted to John and JoAnn critiquing original songs at random from the attendees. Bring your best song on cassette or CD. MUST have typed lyric sheet attached!!!
		HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR THE SEMINAR? HERE ARE THE ESSENTIALS: WHEN: Saturday, July 24, 2010 TIME: 10 AM to 5PM WHERE: CBI Laboratories, 4201 Diplomacy Rd., Ft. Worth, TX 76155 COST: $65 (before July 15 -- $75 after deadline or at the door) BARBECUE LUNCH: $10 SPECIALS FOR SONGWRITERS: If you are a member of ANY local songwriting organization anywhere, your lunch is FREE. Just be sure that you let us know which songwriting group you belong to when you send in your registration. If you bring a friend who has never been to a songwriting seminar before, their lunch will be FREE. Make note of this as well when you submit your registration. SPECIAL DRAWING: The first 15 paid registrations we receive will be eligible for a special drawing. One lucky registrant will receive a FREE one-hour consultation with John Braheny!!! This is a $125 value! There will be other great prizes as well for the first 15 to register. Don't procrastinate. ..register now. Send your payment by check or money order to: DFW Master Songwriting Sessions 2221 Justin Rd., Suite 119-142 Flower Mound, TX 75028 JOHN WILL ALSO BE OFFERING ONE-HOUR PRIVATE CONSULTATIONS ($125hr) on July 25, the day after the seminar. To schedule an appointment call John at 818-528-5152 or e-mail him at john@johnbraheny. com. Write "Dallas consult" in the subject line. This is an opportunity to not only get songs critiqued but to get specific direction on your career objectives. ANY QUESTIONS? Call Mary Dawson at 972-317-2760 **PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THIS WONDERFUL OPPOTURNITY TO ALL THE MUSICIANS AND SONGWRITERS YOU KNOW...SONGWRITING GROUPS, CHURCH MUSIC DEPARTMENTS ETC. CALL MARY DAWSON IF YOU NEED A FLYER TO POST WITH THE NECESSARY INFORMATION. WE ARE REALLY EXCITED AND WANT TO SHARE THE NEWS WITH EVERYONE!

Garland Opry COMING events with Gary Nicholson

Gary Nicholson Songwriters Workshop

Saturday , July 24th 2:00pm to 4:30pm

at The Pace House (behind Granville Theater) $35.00

Gary Nicholson CD Release Show The Plaza Theatre

Sunday, July 25th 2:00pm to 4:30pm

Tickets are $15.00 - Barbara Nicholson will be selling front row tickets for $50.00 to raise money for her Charity org

DO NOT CONTACT DALLAS SONGWRITERS. THIS IS A GARLAND OPRY EVENT.

Contact CBLuce at verizon dot net

Richard Leigh Songwriting Workshop, May 13

Dallas Songwriters Association Presents
a Songwriting Workshop with
Richard Leigh
Songwriting Workshop
This three-time Grammy nominee and inductee
of the Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame,
explores the techniques and cognitive tricks
you can learn to:
• Improve your odds of writing competitive songs
• Tap your personal creative well
• Gain perspective on co-writing and songwriter’s
etiquette
• Improve productivity
• Conquer writers-block
You’ll begin to look at the process of producing
these musical short stories in a new light. You’ll
see what little miracles they actually are and
why some of them surmount seemingly
impossible odds to make their way from the
songwriters pen, on to the radio, and finally into
our lives.
When: May 13, 2010
Where:
Dallas Center for Community Cooperation
Oak Corner
2900 Live Oak St
Dallas, TX 75204
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Other: Tickets are $35 and seating is limited.
Bring check or cash to the workshop or buy tickets online
through our website, www.dallassongwriters.org or go to
www.kagi.com, search for “Dallas Songwriters”. Buy
‘Workshop_General_Admission.’
Richard has eight #1 singles and 14 top 20
country hits including:
•“Don’t it Make My Brown Eyes Blue”
•“Somewhere in My Broken Heart”
•“I’ll Get Over You”
•“The Greatest Man I Never Knew”
•“That’s the Thing About Love”
•“Life’s Highway”
•“Come From the Heart”
•“Put Your Dreams Away”
Want to get some one-on-one feedback on your songs from Richard Leigh?
Private consultations will be conducted on Friday May 14th between 3:30pm and 8:30pm.
Slots are extremely limited so email bob.dsaprograms@gmail.com if you are interested (available
to DSA members only).