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John and JoAnn Braheny Songwriting Seminar Information for songwriters' Organizations, Colleges and Universities JoAnn and I love to travel, meet new people and encourage songwriters. We've been doing it a long time and have it "down." We're probably not as expensive as you might expect and we want you to benefit financially from having us there. So let us know what you're thinking about and we'll do what we can to make it work for everybody. We'll consult with you on the best way to promote us and about the pros and cons of various types of venues. We can provide you with customized press releases, radio spots and fliers. Give us a call. John Braheny THE CRAFT AND BUSINESS OF SONGWRITING Sample one-day Seminar Schedule 9-11: "Goosing Your Muse," Stimulating and Nurturing Your Creative Process - JoAnn Braheny 11-1: Songcraft: Writing Songs That work on Radio. Basic Principles, Song Form and Dynamics - John Braheny 1-2: Lunch 2-4: Getting Heard in a "No Unsolicited Material" World. Getting Past the Gatekeepers - John Braheny 4-6: Q&A re: protecting your work - demos - contracts - collaboration CRITIQUES: Cassettes must be CUED to the song to be critiqued with a LYRIC SHEET included. Tapes are selected at random and writers remain anonymous. - John Braheny Note: John Braheny will be available the day after the seminar for scheduled consultations from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. and 2-5 p.m.. Consulting fee is $90 per hour. Schedule will be available at the seminar. GOOSING YOUR MUSE: STIMULATING AND MAINTAINING YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS Jo Ann Braheny explains how ideas are formed, practical methods for managing doubts and fears, how to improve your brainstorming skills and work better with collaborators. Gain a deeper understanding of your own individual work style and how to support a lifelong flow of productivity and creativity. THE CRAFT AND BUSINESS OF SONGWRITING What are the techniques the pros know that are underused by most amateur writers? John Braheny doesn't believe in songwriting rules but there are basic principles for the way songs communicate. Once you know them and the techniques to support them, you'll be able to go beyond self-expression to communicating with your audience. John will demonstrate those principles and techniques. In the Business section you'll learn career options and strategies for writers and writer/performers/bands, and how to get heard in a "no unsolicited material" world. Learn how to: research, make a good first impression on secretaries and assistants, network, write query letters, fax's or e-mails, make being from out of town work for you, present your demo in a professional way and follow up. Bring a cassette or CD and lyric sheet as John will critique songs from the group. Tapes will be selected at random and, while we will play as many tapes as possible, we cannot guarantee that all tapes will be heard. WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT BRAHENY SEMINARS John and JoAnn Braheny's visit to Las Vegas was informative, insightful and a great delight. Their knowledge of the music business in general and songwriting in particular makes for a wonderful, and I feel, necessary experience for all writiers. Betty Miller - President/Las Vegas Songwriters Association Great Seminar! I have seen many of these and this was the best. Lots of new information. Carlos Garza, Springfield VA A big thanks for your workshop in October. I Continued hearing great things from our membership about the lecture for weeks. People still refer to things you said, either at the workshop or in private consultation. As you saw, we had a fantastic record attendance that evening. Elliott Jacobowitz, Exec. Director, the Boston Songwriters Workshop I really appreciated your straight forward answers to our questions Š Hundreds of folks have offered me such vague platitudes as 'You just have to keep on swinging.' Very few have been able to articulate HOW to do said 'swinging.' Shele Blaisdell, Venice, CA Thanks for a very inspired and an information packed week. Great workshop! You answered a lot of questions that could have otherwise taken years of research or at least a couple of bad mistakes to get answered. Tobi Green, New York City, NY Very warm, friendly seminar, good critiques. Paul Reisler, Composer/Recording Artist, Washington, DC Excellent presentation. Clearly delivered information (and a great deal of it). Pamela Steinfeld, Alexandria VA |
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