Songsalive! workshops

WHAT: LOS ANGELES SONG CRITIQUE WORKSHOP with GUEST SPEAKER: Sun Feb 3, 2008 With Song critique session first half, followed by Guest Speaker, Moses Avalon.
Topic: The Secrets of Digital DistributionSongsalive! holds workshops where songwriters gather to share their songs, gain feedback and develop relationships within the songwriting communities we have created around the world. The first half is solely dedicated to an in-the-round workshop where writers present one song each - either on tape, CD or live - followed by a guest speaker/industry discussion in the second half and plenty of time to talk and network. Moderated by Paul Lawrence Moyer. Details: For more info: http://www.songsalive.org/losangeles

WHEN: SUNDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2008 - FIRST SUNDAYS OF THE MONTH.
WHERE:THE FINNISH CENTER - NOTE NEW VENUE
10701 Magnolia Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601
Just East of Vineland
TIME: Starts 12:00pm SHARP. Ends at 3pm. Please be on time.
COST: $5 for non-members, free to Songsalive! members.You can join Songsalive! to participate in the workshops at http://www.songsalive.org go Join.
REGISTER: Pre-registrations helpful but not necessary. Call: 818-506-3850 or email paul@songsalive.org. You will be automatically registered by contacting us. Or just turn up, but get there early to be considered forsong critique.
FIRST HALF SONG CRITIQUE - RULES & WHAT TO BRING: 1 song either on tape, CD or live (bring own guitar or keyboard) and 20 copies of your typed lyric sheet with contact details clearly displayed. Read the RULES athttp://www.songsalive.org/workshoprules
SECOND HALF GUEST SPEAKER: MOSES AVALON
Mr. Avalon began his career as a New York record producer and recording engineer. His combined work with Grammy® award-winning recording artists has earned him RIAA Platinum record awards as well as other awards. Today he is an artist’s rights activist and the author of a top selling music industry reference, Million Dollar Mistakes and also Confessions Of A Record Producer which is required reading in the music business curriculum of over 40 schools, including UCLA, Loyola Law School, Fullsail and NYU. Mr. Avalon is a court-recognized music business expert in New York, California and Florida
in their campaign to help legitimize areas of the music business. His award winning website which discusses controversial issues in the music business and his advocacy efforts can be visited at www.MosesAvalon.com. His syndicated newsletter, MOSES SUPPOSES, which features informed editorials on the inner workings of the music business, reaches over 13,000 subscribers each month.
TOPIC: The Secrets of Digital Distribution
Moses Avalon will discuss and reveal the secrets of Digital Distribution, what DRM is and why it's important for any songwriter to understand the issues. Also how to avoid getting ripped off by correctly interpreting the contracts of several leading Digital Distributors.
All speakers biographies can be read at http://www.songsalive.org/speakers
For Songsalive! information, media and membership inquiries (not Workshop inquiries, use contact above) – call head office at 801-838-5411 or Email usa@songsalive.org
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Songsalive! is a non-profit organization dedicated to the nurturing, support and promotion of songwriters and composers worldwide.
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WHAT: Orange County Songsalive! Songwriters Workshop
Come to regular Songsalive! workshops and develop collaborations, meet industry guests, showcase and workshop your music for feedback in a professional and supportive environment. Songsalive! holds workshops where songwriters gather to share their songs, gain feedback and develop relationships within the songwriting communities we have created around the world. The first half is solely dedicated to an in-the-round workshop where writers present one song each - either on tape, CD or live - followed by a guest speaker/industry discussion in the second half and plenty of time to talk and network.
Our workshops often feature guest speakers representing 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.
The workshops are open to all songwriters and music composers of all levels and music genres and you don't have to be a Songsalive! member to attend. It is usually best to register your attendance in advance.
Direct link for info: http://www.songsalive.org/orangecounty

WHEN: Last Sunday of every month
NEXT: Sunday, January 27, 2008 With Guest Speaker Steven Memel discussing "Owning the Stage -- Vocal Technique Q & A"
Steven Memel is an internationally acclaimed vocal technique and performance coach. Steven Memel will cover two topics. First, every performer needs to build belief that they have a right to be on the stage and more importantly give themselves permission to be fully present. Steven will share powerful tips on how to accomplish these vital tasks. The second half of the presentation will be a Q & A on singing. Participants will have a chance to get answers to those burning questions on voice they've always wondered about.
WHERE: The Bomb Shelter Rehearsal and Recording Studio (www.bombshelterrehearsal.com )7580 Garden Grove Blvd., Westminster, CA 92683. Phone: 714-240-7345
Directions: South side of Garden Grove Boulevard, between Knott Street and Beach Boulevard. Exit the Garden Grove (22) Freeway at Knott or Beach. There's plenty of free parking.
TIME: Starting promptly at 7:00 p.m., running until 9:00 p.m. (PST/PDT)
COST: $5 for non-members, free to Songsalive! members. You can join Songsalive! to participate in the workshops at http://www.songsalive.org , then click on Join.
Hosted by: Jimi Yamagishi
REGISTER: Email below with 'Orange County Chapter Songsalive! Workshop' in subject header, or contact us by phone. You will be automatically registered to attend unless contacted. We prefer pre-registrations
.CONTACT: Rod O'Riley, Workshop Coordinator
Email: marketing@songsalive.org or (714) 333-8222 to pre-register.
RULES & WHAT TO BRING: 1 song either on tape, CD or live (bring own guitar or keyboard) and 20 copies of your typed lyric sheet with contact details clearly displayed.
SET UP AND CRITIQUE RULES at http://www.songsalive.org/workshoprules
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS EVERY MONTH hand picked from publishers to record company A&R, well-known songwriters, authors, artists and music industry reps.
SPEAKERS: Most months we have guest speakers. Check out who has spoken and who will speak at our workshops at http://www.songsalive.org/speakers
UPCOMING GUEST SPEAKERS:
Sunday, February 24: G.F. Mlely discussing "Writing songs for theater. Another music industry". 7:00 pm at the Bomb Shelter Rehearsal and Recording Studio.
All speakers' biographies can be read at http://www.songsalive.org/speakers
OUT OF TOWN CRITIQUES: Can't get to one of our workshops? Why not upload your mp3 for a Songsalive! Song Critique go http://www.songsalive.org/programs for details.
MORE INFO on the event, upcoming events, joining Songsalive! and workshop info at http://www.songsalive.org/orangecounty
Songsalive! is a non-profit organization dedicated to the nurturing, support and promotion of songwriters and composers worldwide. Founded in 1997, Songsalive! is run by songwriters for songwriters and now has over 18 chapter cities around the world. It acts as an epicentre, a heart of the international songwriting community and music markets, bridging the gaps, tapping songwriters into the pulse of the business and at the same time giving them and their music the support they deserve. Through Songsalive!, songs and songwriters can be accessed by the whole world and when the hunt is on, Songsalive! is a one-stop song shop!
Songsalive! gives life to songs, provides opportunities for collaboration, creates awareness about original music, promotes and educates through an amazing network of programs designed especially for songwriters and original music: live events and showcases; songwriter critique workshops, songleads and industry pitches; cd samplers; education seminars and Expos; artist development; studio production; informational source and networking.