OC Songsalive! to offer workshop Sunday

WHAT: Orange County Songsalive! Songwriters Workshop
WHEN: Sunday, May 25, 2008, Last Sunday of every month
TIME: Starting promptly at 7:00 p.m., running until 9:00 p.m. (PST/PDT)
WHERE: Spires Restaurant (in the Meeting Room)13030 Goldenwest Avenue (corner of Garden Grove Blvd.), Westminster, CA 92683. Phone: 714-636-0442. Consider ordering dinner before or after the workshop!

Directions: Southwest corner of Goldenwest Avenue and Garden Grove Boulevard. Exit the Garden Grove (22) Freeway at “Knott Avenue”. There’s plenty of free parking.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”.

WORKSHOP:
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

Guest Speaker Gilli Moon (artist, songwriter and president of Songsalive!)
"Tips and Tools on how Songwriters can Network".

* learning the art of self-empowerment: getting out and doing it yourself
* career building - how to get the most out of your career as a songwriter, using resources, the web, contacts, capitalizing on current contacts and building relationships
* Seeing you, the songwriter, as a brand and commodity, like Artists do. (building fans, promoting yourself and developing your unique image)
* Tools on how to use Songsalive! to your advantage as a songwriter

Originally from Australia, Gilli Moon is a singer, songwriter, recording artist, pianist, actor, producer, author, painter, motivator, entrepreneur, visionary and empowering community builder. Her restless creativity and rebellious nature continually urge the artist to push the envelope in the studio, on stage and with whatever she touches. She has toured the world as an artist, released and produced several music albums, placed songs in films and tv shows, and has won copious songwriting awards. Gilli runs own record and publishing company, Warrior Girl Music, and is president of the largest internationalnon-profit songwriters organization, Songsalive! Her first book, I AM A Professional Artist, is based on her experiences in the music and general arts businesses as an artist and entrepreneur, and she has just wrapped up her second book "Just Get Out There". Gilli currently lives in Southern California.
www.gillimoon.com
www.warriorgirlmusic.com
www.songsalive.org

HOST: Rodney S. O’Riley
Rod O'Riley is the writing and performing name of Rodney Dean Stansfield. RDS is a guitar salesperson by day, songwriter by night, and many other things in the hours in between. Rodney has been involved with Songsalive! since 2002. In 2007, he was honored to assist with the creation of the new Songsalive! chapter in Orange County, California.

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

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

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.

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.

For Songsalive! information, media and membership inquiries - call head office at 801-838-5411 or Email via usa@songsalive.org

Songsalive!
supporting and promoting songwriters and composers worldwide
http://www.songsalive.org
http://www.songsalive.org/orangecounty