Vancouver Seminars

2010 Career Development Series

All Seminars take place 1:00-4:00 Tom Lee Music Hall, 929 Granville st, Vancouver
Free for members, $25 for non-members

*Except for Tom Jackson Seminar, which will take place from 1:00-4:00 @ the Biltmore Cabaret,
395 Kingsway St, Vancouver

RSVP your attendance to rsvp@musicbc.org

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Saturday March 27th, 2010
NEW MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION FOR THE NEW MUSIC INDUSTRY

Panelists:

Bobby Kimberley – Director of Marketing, The Musebox
Dan Mangan – Artist
Jesse Tanaka – Publicist, Killbeat Productions

Everyone’s online – but are you taking advantage of all the opportunities it provides?  Learn about the different distribution options and how to make money from your music in an ever changing industry.  Find out how to best utilize the internet to market and promote your music, coming up with out-of-the-box ideas and buzz for your band. Featuring artists and marketing professionals who have seen direct results through online promotions!

Saturday May 8th, 2010
ON STAGE AND ON POINT: A Live Performance-Savvy Seminar

with Grant Lawrence, CBC Radio 3

When embarking on a career as an independent musician, it all starts with the stage. A great live show is the fastest way to earn a fan base, create a buzz, and attract press, booking agents, managers, and record labels to further your career. In this very informative and positive seminar, Grant Lawrence, a long time professional touring musician and CBC Radio 3 music journalist, will share the secrets of what it takes to put on the best live performance possible, from the coffee house, to the club, to the concert hall and beyond. Remember: the stage is elevated for a reason!

Saturday June 5th, 2010
YOUR MUSIC IN FILM & TV

Panelists:
Rudy Chung,  Hit the Ground Running (CSI)
Alicen Schneider,  NBC Universal (Heroes)
Natasha Duprey, SL Feldman & Associates

Hear straight from the Music Supervisors themselves how to get your music into film and tv!  From how to first track down the contact information, to how much to charge for your music, these professionals will walk you through the necessary steps. Learn how to make money and get exposure from what is quickly becoming a main source of income for musicians – licensing.   (Please note no demos will be accepted at the event, this is for educational purposes only!)

Sunday June 13th, 2010
GETTING A VISION FOR YOUR SHOW
(@ the Biltmore Cabaret, 19+)

with Tom Jackson, Live Music Producer

Two things will happen when you exceed your audience’s expectations: 1) they’ll ask you back, and 2) they’ll tell someone else about you. But in order to exceed their expectations, you need a vision for your show! Learn Tom Jackson’s Live Music Methods and see how you can turn your “songs” into moments, and your “set list” into a captivating show.

Tom Jackson, #1 Live Music Producer in the industry, helps artists develop their show into “unique memorable moments!” A Live Music Producer does onstage with the live show, what a record producer does in the studio. Tom’s Live Music Methods make your live show engaging, exceeding audience’s expectations and creating fans for life. Many successful artists have learned from Tom: Taylor Swift, Jars of Clay, Jordin Sparks, James Bryan, Casting Crowns, Francesca Battistelli, Gloriana, and other acts you admire! For more info, go to www.onstagesuccess.com.

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Past Events – 2009 Career Development Series

Making Friends With The Media

with Grant Lawrence of CBC Radio 3

Saturday May 23rd, 2009

1-4pm / 3rd Floor, Tom Lee Music Hall – 929 Granville St.

The basics of approaching media, to what the media expects of artists, to giving great interviews for print, web, radio and television & much more!

Your Music in Film/TV/Video Games

Saturday June 6th, 2009

1-4pm / 3rd Floor, Tom Lee Music Hall – 929 Granville St.

Moderated by Grant Lawrence of CBC Radio 3

Panelists:

Rudy Chung – Music Supervisor, Hit The Ground Running
Alicen Schneider – Music Supervisor, NBC

Get In The Van!
Saturday April 18th, 2009
Tom Lee Music Hall – 929 Granville St.

Moderated by: Grant Lawrence – Host, CBC Radio 3

Panelists:
Rob Wright – Agent, SL Feldman & Associates
Aaron Shubert – Booker, The Biltmore Cabaret
Lara Farcasan – Promoter, Live Nation

THE WORKING MUSICIAN
Saturday May 2nd, 2009
Tom Lee Music Hall – 929 Granville St.

Moderated by: Grant Lawrence – Host, CBC Radio 3

Panelists:
Abe Laboriel Jr. – Drummer