Songsalive! workshop Sunday

SONGSALIVE! LOS ANGELES SONG CRITIQUE WORKSHOP with GUEST SPEAKER: JOHN BRAHENY

Sunday September 21, 2008

With Song critique session first half, followed by Guest Speaker: 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. Moderated by Paul Lawrence Moyer.

Details:
For more info: www.songsalive.org - go to CHAPTERS & EVENTS - Los Angeles.

WHEN: Sunday September 21, 2008

TIME: Starts 12:00pm SHARP. Ends at 3pm. Please be on time.

WHERE:
THE FINNISH CENTER
10701 Magnolia Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Just East of Vineland

COST: $5 for non-members, free to Songsalive! members.You can join Songsalive! to participate in the workshops at www.songsalive.org go JOIN.

REGISTER: Pre-registrations helpful but not necessary. Register your attendance through our Meetup group at www.songsalive.org go CHAPTERS & EVENTS / Los Angeles or direct link: You will be automatically registered by contacting us. Or just turn up, but get there early to be considered for song critique.

Directions or specific questions call 818-506-3850 or email paul@songsalive.org

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 at www.songsalive.org go PROGRAMS / WORKSHOPS

SPEAKER: John Braheny is a top consultant/coach for songwriters, writer/artists and music industry entrepreneurs. His book, The Craft and Business of Songwriting has sold over 70,000 copies (Currently in 3rd Edition). John music career has encompassed many years as a solo acoustic performer, songwriter, followed by recording artist and commercial jingle writer/producer. He and Len Chandler founded and ran the legendary Los Angeles Songwriters Showcase (1971-1996). He's past president of California Copyright Conference (www.theCCC.org ), and served for eight years on the L.A. Chapter Board of Governors of N.A.R.A.S (www.Grammy.com ). He conducted, edited and produced more than 50 interviews with hit songwriters and producers for United Airlines Inflight Entertainment. He's a consultant and screener for TAXI.com, teacher and journalist. For a full bio on John and his critique/consulting services, go to www.johnbraheny.com

TOPIC: Are your songs ready for film/TV?
Learn what kinds of songs work well for film and TV? What are the legal issues you have to take care of before pitching? Are your recordings "broadcast quality"? What do music libraries do? How do you get to them? I'll discuss pros and cons of music libraries, music publishers, independent song pitchers and online services and how you get paid. I'll have some handouts too: Work For Hire Agreement. Royalty Flow Chart for Film/TV.

All Songsalive! speakers biographies can be read at www.songsalive.org go SPEAKERS

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Songsalive! is a non-profit organization dedicated to the nurturing, support and promotion of songwriters and composers worldwide.

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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