PRE-REGISTER NOW FOR THE 5 LIVE VIRTUAL
ARIZONA SONGWRITERS MINI-FEST CLASSES
(You must register in advance to get links to the 5 LIVE virtual classes!)
Arizona Songwriters Mini-Fest
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2021
FREE EVENT!
In lieu of the Arizona Songwriters Gathering, the Arizona Songwriters Association and the Glendale Public Library are proud to present a virtual lineup of songwriting experts and enthusiasts from across the U.S. sharing their knowledge through both live and pre-recorded workshops and classes. You will also be able to enjoy video performances of original songs submitted by over 40 Arizona songwriters scheduled throughout the day.
Live classes will be offered by Dr. E. Michael Harrington, Tess Taylor, Jason Blume, Hannes Kvaran, and Larry Beaird, and will cover topics including , Copyright Wins and Losses, Digital First Impressions, Taking Your Songs from Good to Great, Unconventional Approaches to Songwriting, and the Nashville Number System.
…REGISTER HERE NOW…
*We hope you will sign up for all 5 classes. We know you'll enjoy them!
To Pre-Register for 5 LIVE classes (Larry Beaird, Hannes Kvaran, Jason Blume,
Tess Taylor, Dr. E. Michael Harrington)
click the link below:
https://sh1.sendinblue.com/v6miojh9xt7e.html?t=1611609742classes
You DO NOT have to register for the other classes TAXI has made available to the public, or the original song videos. The links to these options will be posted on the morning of Saturday, January 30 using the same link listed above and will be available to everyone. Just click and enjoy!
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION about the Arizona Songwriters Mini-Fest, visit:
https://gplsongwriters.weebly.com/
If you would like to see the complete schedule, Continue Reading
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LIVE CLASSES & WORKSHOPS PRESENTED BY
ARIZONA SONGWRITERS & GLENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
1/30/2021 - 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
LARRY BEAIRD: HOW TO USE THE NASHVILLE NUMBER SYSTEM
Virtual Library
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Larry Beaird created this comprehensive 30-minute video as a guide to help songwriters, artists and musicians better understand the Nashville Number System. It features very detailed (but easy to understand) instructions along with real musical examples. Following his video screening, Mr. Beaird will be available to answer your questions about the Nashville Number System, his other Songwriter Minute videos, or additional music, recording or songwriting topics.
*(Portions of this class are pre-recorded)
For more information about Larry Beaird, visit: http://www.beairdmusicgroup.com/
For more information on the Arizona Songwriters Mini-fest,
visit https://gplsongwriters.weebly.com/
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1/30/2021 - 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
HANNES KVARAN: SHARES UNCONVENTIONAL APPROACHES TO SONGWRITING
Virtual Library
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Hannes Kvaran will share unconventional approaches to creating chord progressions and content.
Hannes has been living in the Valley since 1976, performing in a variety of contexts including many years beside Arizona Music Hall of Fame member Walt Richardson. Hannes has been part of many musical collectives, as well as performing as a soloist. His musical biographies of America and Galileo were awarded spots on the Arizona Commission for the Arts roster. He has also produced theater-length works on Christopher Columbus, Western philosophy, an Icelandic saga, the principles of economics and a series of holiday songs for children. These days he tries to find innovative ways to produce new songs.
For more information about the Arizona Songwriters Mini-fest, visit https://gplsongwriters.weebly.com/
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1/30/2021 - 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
JASON BLUME: TAKING YOUR SONGS FROM GOOD TO GREAT (Courtesy of TAXI)
Virtual Library
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Jason Blume is one of the most engaging speakers you’ll ever hear. When he tells you he’s going to help you take your songs from good to great, you can count on it! If you want to get inspired to make your songs competitive in today’s market, you really can’t afford to miss this TAXI Road Rally Prequel! We will show this 60 minute pre-recorded interview with Jason Blume, followed by 15 minutes of Q & A with Jason live!
*(Portions of this class are pre-recorded)
Read Jason's Books!
"Six Steps to Songwriting Success" https://amzn.to/3epPfCS
"The Business of Songwriting" https://amzn.to/3jTOeUJ
Thank you to TAXI for providing access to this program. TAXI helps independent Songwriters, Artists, and Composers get their music to Record Labels, Film & TV Music Supervisors, Music Libraries, Music Publishers, Music Licensing Companies, Ad Agencies, and Video Game Companies. https://www.taxi.com/
For more information about the Arizona Songwriters Mini-fest, visit https://gplsongwriters.weebly.com/
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1/30/2021 - 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
TESS TAYLOR: DIGITAL FIRST IMPRESSIONS: HOW TO GET A RESPONSE
Virtual Library
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You can be sure that when you email a music buyer, so are one hundred other people.
So how do you make sure your email is noticed, then opened and read? Then, how do you get the recipient to respond?
Cut-and-paste text and spamming conveys that you are a novice, lazy or worse - not the way you wish to brand yourself.
On the other hand, show people that you appreciate their most valuable non-renewable resource - time - with your clear, well-researched and short communications, and then your email open rates and responses will go up.
NARIP President Tess Taylor will share how to get through to music buyers and other busy people. With a 95%+ response rate to her inquiries and outreach, she has amassed a quiver of arrows you'll want to learn and then use yourself, including:
- Digital signatures
- Little-known information sources
- Referrals & recommendations
- Telephone etiquette
BONUS: Sample of a great email pitch.
For more information about the Arizona Songwriters Mini-fest, visit https://gplsongwriters.weebly.com/
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1/30/2021 - 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
DR. E. MICHAEL HARRINGTON: MUSIC COPYRIGHT WINS & LOSSES
Virtual Library
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Dr. E. Michael Harrington is an expert witness in high profile music copyright cases involving artist/writers such as Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Led Zeppelin, Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke and many more! He will discuss music copyright wins and losses and how to avoid costly litigation. He will also demonstrate his cutting edge work in determining what specific music is copyright infringement-free and therefore in the public domain. And he will reveal what musicians need to know about copyright and related rights, co-writing, sampling and how to prevent copyright lawsuits.
For more information about the Arizona Songwriters Mini-fest, visit https://gplsongwriters.weebly.com/.
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LIST OF ORIGINAL MUSIC VIDEO PERFORMANCES
Enjoy the following prerecorded performances featuring original works by Arizona songwriters.
*Video links coming Saturday, January 30th
Part 1: Bryan Fishkind, Jon Iger, Brian Newman, Cottonwood Stone, Cowboy Wrecks, Fly Felix, Lynne Plis
Part 2: Eric Ramsey, Steve Parrish, Leisah Woldoff, Jeff Dayton, Cindy Merrifield – Pelletier, Mark "Big Juke" Jukich, Cindy Weir
Part 3: Rhonda Hitchcock-Mast, Kent Riggs, Alan Kovin, Bob "Lefty" Sampson, Ryan Biter, Scott Eversoll, Lisa Hart
Part 4: Hannes Kvaran, Ken Clemmer, Randy Brown, Bryan David Griffith, Red Rock Crossing, Lee Robert, Rose Fagan, Tom Whitlock
Part 5: Eric Douglas, Lost Earbuds, Marty Jensen, Mark Christian Lee, Karmann Powell, Kris Brown
Part 6: Lu Anne Camp, Craig Griffin, Patrick Martin, Randee Mossburg, Jerry Dunaway, Charis, Mark Fogelson
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PREQUEL CLASSES OFFERED BY TAXI
TAXI PREQUEL CLASS LIST:
*Video links coming Saturday, January 30th!
10 Music Marketing Ideas for Indie Musicians with Tony van Veen
Tony is a marketing whiz who loves to share tips with indie musicians. If your music marketing efforts haven’t panned out and you’re left scratching your head, you’re bound to pick up some great pointers from this champion of indie artists everywhere!
Production Master Class with Karl Richardson
Karl has worked with acts like the Bee Gees, Eric Clapton, Barbra Streisand, Andy Gibb, Dr. John, Frankie Valli, Samantha Sang, Dionne Warwick, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Olivia Newton-John, Diana Ross, Firefall, Mama’s Pride, Ohio Players, and has acted as Broadway Sound Designer for Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel, more. Richardson was one of Michael Laskow’s favorite mentors in the early days of his career. This interview covers a wide range of topics including Karl’s production philosophy, favorite gear, a few studio stories, and the difference between producing “back in the day” and how music is produced today.
Rejecting Rejection with Steven Memel
Rejection... You don’t like it. I don’t like it. But none of us get through life without experiencing it. Probably lots of it. In addition to the pain rejection causes, it can seriously mess with your head. It can fundamentally cause you to doubt yourself. Wonder whether or not you “have what it takes” and if you should just throw in the towel?
However, if you plan on succeeding in your career, you’re going to need tactics, tools, and strategies that enable you to reject your rejections and keep moving forward. In this deep dive workshop, that’s exactly what you’ll get from celebrity voice and performance coach, Steven Memel. He arms you with the same time tested, proven secrets he’s taught to A-list Hollywood celebrities, Grammy winners, top-tier composers, and more, which have enabled them to endure and ultimately triumph over the obstacles you’re bound to encounter on your path to great achievement. You don’t want to miss this.
Mastering for Indie Musicians with Ronan Chris Murphy
This title pretty much says it all! Ronan is a top tier expert on mastering; and in this session, he will cover what Indie musicians need to know about the craft of mastering. Get your notebook ready for this deep dive!
Song Feedback with Legendary Record Producer, Michael Lloyd
Michael Lloyd’s feedback sessions in the theater at the “physical” Road Rally have long been a fan favorite. Lloyd is incredibly honest, while being tremendously supportive of Indie musicians. His feedback is pointed and helpful in taking your songwriting, production, and sound to the next level. How often do you get feedback from somebody who has 100 gold and platinum records to their credit? Songs for this session have already been collected through a TAXI Listing.
How I Built a Multi-Decade Career in Music with Barry De Vorzon
Most people know Barry as the creator of MasterWriter, the powerful suite of tools used by hit songwriters like Rob Thomas, Trent Reznor, David Foster, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Kenny Loggins, Jimmy Webb, Lamont Dozier, Kid Rock, and many, many more!
What many people don’t know is that De Vorzon started his career as a songwriter in the 1960s and has been a performing artist, record label owner, publisher, producer, arranger, film and TV composer, and a Grammy winner with a multi-decade string of charted hits with artists like Marty Robbins, The Cascades, Johnny Burnette, and even the Eagles! Yep, he co-wrote the Eagles hit, “In the City” with none other than Joe Walsh!
He’s also the composer of “Nadia’s Theme,” which has played daily on The Young and the Restless for decades, and he wrote the iconic “Theme from SWAT.” Cha-ching, baby!
Barry is truly a national treasure who’s a great storyteller! His stories and sage advice have inspired and helped musicians all over the world write better songs and build better careers. We’ve asked him to share some of those stories and to let us play a new video that does a great job of showing exactly how MasterWriter can help songwriters like no other product on the market. Don’t miss this hour of awesomeness!
Don’t Get Screwed! How to Protect Yourself as an Independent Musician with Music Attorney Erin Jacobson
Erin Jacobson is a Road Rally favorite! In this class she shares some of the common things all musicians need to watch out for before you sign on the dotted line. Consider yourself warned: Don’t get so excited about being offered a contract that you hasten to sign the deal without truly understanding what each clause means! Don’t get screwed!
The Five Primary Mixing Tools with Fett
Most self-producing, independent musicians, songwriters and composers today are quite comfortable with recording. But for many, mixing can still be a daunting and sometimes overwhelming task. It’s very often the result of not having a solid mixing approach or process to work from. In this class, veteran Nashville producer/engineer Fett shares his mixing framework and techniques from his popular book, Fett’s Mixing Roadmap: A Step-by-step Guide to Mixing Music in the Studio, and his Mixing Mastery online course. He focuses particular attention on the bedrock of all mixes: The 5 Primary Mixing Tools.
In addition to all of the above classes, TAXI’s recent Road Rally offered 3 full days of content, classes
and workshops just for members.
If you would like to join or learn more about TAXI, please go to www.TAXI.com.
** Thank you to TAXI for providing access to these prerecorded programs. TAXI helps independent Songwriters, Artists, and Composers get their music to Record Labels, Film & TV Music Supervisors, Music Libraries, Music Publishers, Music Licensing Companies, Ad Agencies, and Video Game Companies.
Visit TAXI at: www.taxi.com/
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