Songwriting Weekend

Learn the art of songwriting, recording, and discovery secrets from Nashville industry leaders John McClure and Leslie Rodriguez.

1. Setting up Your Home Recording Studio. Advice you won’t find on the internet about what you really need (and don’t need) to make professional quality recordings at a reasonable cost.

2. Best Practices for Songwriting. Culled from the wisdom of nearly 100 great songwriters, the workshop explores several best practices and “dos and don’ts” for excellent songwriting.

3. Music Production, Placement, Publicity, and Prospects. What is “production” and who should do it? In a “post-CD” world, how do I position and place my music and receive royalties? How do I publicize my music? What career path is best for me (audio engineer, producer, agent, songwriter, performer, background vocals or instrumental work, etc.)?

Recording and Photo Opportunity. (100.00) Bring one instrument of your choice and your voice, and record “live” (both instrument and voice simultaneously) a studio quality demo of an original or cover song, receiving instruction along the way in how to set up your own studio to accomplish the same quality of live recording. While you’re recording, you will be professionally photographed.