Music BC’s Career Development Series presents:
The Business Behind Fame: Gig Doctor
With Actor, Writer and Performance Coach Kahlil Ashanti

Take your performances to the next level, with tips and tricks on improving your live show. Then watch as 2 bands go through the process themselves, in a hands-on demonstration of live performance coaching!

Want to be that band? Apply using the form below*!

Saturday June 2nd 2012
1-4pm @ The Biltmore Cabaret
395 Kingsway St, Vancouver

Free for members, $25 General Public, 19+
Rsvp to: rsvp@musicbc.org,
Musicbc.org / 604-873-1914

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May 8, 2012 by  |  Filed under CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERIES, EVENTS, NEWS  

ON THE ROAD: BUILD A SUCCESSFUL TOURING CAREER

Saturday May 5, 2012 1-4pm @ Tom Lee Music Hall
3rd Floor, 929 Granville St Vancouver

Hosted by Lana Gay, CBC Music

FREE for members/$25 general public
RSVP to: rsvp@musicbc.org with the subject CDS: Touring
(RSVP not mandatory, but encouraged!)

Live demonstration of TOURHUB by Nicolas Morin from Artistech Newmedia Inc.
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April 20, 2012 by  |  Filed under CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERIES, EVENTS  

Music BC’s Career Development Series and V.I.C Fest Present
THE ART OF SONGWRITING

Saturday, June 16th at St. Ann’s Academy Chapel

Featuring:

Kyprios
Scott Stanton & Dave Lang (Current Swell)
Vince Vaccaro
Georgia Murray

Songwriting Workshop: 12:00-2:00pm
Songwriters of all levels are welcome to come participate in a workshop designed to inspire your creativity and hone your craft!

Hear some of BC’s best performers share their secrets on the songwriting process, and how they work their ideas into memorable pieces of music. Attendees are welcome to bring an instrument and share a song to receive feedback on (as time allows).

Songwriters Circle: 3:00-5:00pm

After hearing them speak about the process, see it live in action as our songwriters share their favourite songs, tell the stories about how they came to be, and collaborate together for what is sure to be a unique performance from these talented artists.

Entry with a V.I.C Fest wristband, or free for current paid Music BC members.

Get your V.I.C. Fest tickets and more info here!

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April 11, 2012 by  |  Filed under CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERIES, EVENTS, General, NEWS  

HOW TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

Saturday April 14th 1-4pm @ The Biltmore Cabaret

Everyone knows that relationships are key to a successful career in the music industry, but where do you start?

In this seminar we will discuss the proper ways to approach music industry personnel, addressing common fears, mistakes, and obstacles. Topics will include initial contact, means to find personnel to add to your team, when to follow up, and how to build relationships.
*At this seminar, we will draw 10 names of attending, current members, to win exclusive one-on-one mentoring sessions at the SchMusic BC Party the following Monday (see conditions below).
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April 3, 2012 by  |  Filed under CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERIES, EVENTS, NEWS  

March 3nd, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Tom Lee Music Hall, Tom Lee Music (929 Granville St.)

:: YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE – IS IT WORKING FOR YOU? ::

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February 16, 2012 by  |  Filed under CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERIES, EVENTS, NEWS