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Interactive Media Performance and SaskMusic present a free workshop series:
Flatland Scratch Seminar and Workshop Series III
(www.interactivemediaandperformance.com)
Dancing in Silence: The New Global Rave Culture
Thursdsay, November 27, 7-10pm
UofR RC 049 - Regina
IMP and the Humanities Research Institute present a night of global rave culture with talks by Dr. Graham St. John, post-doctoral fellow in IMP (global psy-trance), and Dr. Charity Marsh (silent raves), a VJ demonstration by Saskatoon media artist Carrie Gates, with a silent rave to conclude the fall series.
“Efficient Exposure” Workshop
Tuesday, November 18, 7-10 pm
The United Way, Regina
Free for members ($25 non-members)
Pre-Registration is Mandatory. To register contact Jen, 1-800-347-0676. Space is limited - registrations will close when all spaces are full.
This workshop will look at the challenges facing the independent musician or music industry professional in exposing their music or client. We will focus on developing strategies to effectively expose your music or clients in the areas of marketing, promotion and publicity.
Attendees will discuss strategies on how to create and self execute marketing plans that are in step with their career and project goals and make efficient use of time and money. Skip will lead a discussion about strategies he has found effective and repeatable over the years, focusing on approaching media and creating win-win partnerships. The specific challenges of those in attendance will be addressed in a collaborative round table discussion. Finally there will be a breakout session where each group will be given a project and a minimal budget. They will be asked to create a marketing plan and present their plan back to the group.
Recording and Live Sound Workshop
Saturday, November 22, 1 pm
Blenders, Swift Current
Join Tolan McNeil from Victoria BC as well as the Swift Current Lyric Theatre's musician-in-residence, Dave Lang, for an afternoon dedicated to audio recording and live sound.
Tolan has recorded Neko Case, The Sadies, Leeroy Stagger, Frog Eyes and lots more. His recording for the band "Shapes & Sizes" was given a four star review in The Globe & Mail. He is a well respected songwriter in his own right and an accomplished multi-instrumentalist.
Dave Lang has composed music for film and television in addition to recording musicians like Carolyn Mark and Little Miss Higgins. The workshop will be held in the Lyric Theatre and will cover everything from mic placement to coaxing the best peformances from the musicians you're working with.
The workshop fee is $20. Please pre-register by calling Shann Gowan at 306-778-2686.
Songposium
Saturday, November 29, 9am-5pm, Saskatoon
presented by the Songwriters Association of Canada
Delta Bessborough Hotel, Battleford Ballroom
(601 Spadina Cres. E)
$29 advance/ $39 door SAC and SaskMusic Members, students
$49 advance/ $59 door non-members
Looking for music industry advice? Want your songs evaluated by industry professionals? An intense one-day seminar for aspiring songwriters and those interested in learning more about the art, craft and the business of songwriting. Learn from some of the foremost international talent in the music industry as they share their experience and knowledge to help you get your songs heard. Tickets/more info: www.songwriters.ca or call 1-866-456-SONG.
Panelists:
Anatomy of A Hit: John Capek has had songs recorded by international artists such as Rod Stewart, Cher, Joe Cocker, Chicago, Natalie Cole, Olivia Newton-John, Diana Ross, Heart and Amanda Marshall. He has arranged, produced and played keyboards on an impressive list of productions, and has scored for feature films and TV. John is a Member of the Faculty of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto and is developing their first Songwriting course.
Cyber PR: Ariel Hyatt is the President of Ariel Publicity, Artist Relations, and Cyber Promotions, in NYC. For the past five years her company has worked towards publicizing and mentoring a diverse family of touring and developing independent artists including Sally Taylor, Leftover Salmon, The Stone Coyotes, Soulhat, Fathead, and Devon.
Radio Programming: Steve Chisholm was born and raised in Fox Valley, Saskatchewan. He has worked in radio since 1984. In 2001 he launched Magic 98.3 in Saskatoon and has served as Program Director ever since. He is also the morning show host and janitor.
Ken Hamm “Guitar Clinic/Workshop Weekend”
February 7-8, The George Ryga Centre, Summerland BC
presented by Ken Smedley and The George Ryga Centre
This exceptional workshop is suitable for players of all levels, beginner to advanced. Improve your skills in finger-picking, slide-playing and open tunings, working one-on-one with master acoustic Delta Blues guitarist Ken Hamm. Register now to avoid disappointment (this workshop fills up rapidly). To register submit: a brief description of your level of playing plus a $30 registration fee (payable by cheque or M.O. to: The George Ryga Centre). Mail to: Guitar Workshop, c/o Ken Smedley, Box 323, Armstrong BC VOE 1BO. The full cost of the weekend workshop, if you are accepted, is $200.
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