Community Day 2020: coming Saturday, June 20 to a computer (very) near you!

Workshops and online events Saturday June 20

Well, we can’t meet in person but we’re bringing Community Day to you this year. Take your pick from among a slew of great songwriting and music workshops, song circles. Register for each class (through the SAW website) and you will be sent information about how to access the workshop.

Rise Up Singing Song Circle

This Zoom-enabled, SAW song circle is a chance to participate in a group “sing-a-long” from songs from the Sing Out! Rise Up Singing Group Song Book. There...

Manage This! with Tom Carrico

Join award-winning Artist Manager/Talent Buyer/Booking Agent Tom Carrico for an entry level workshop on a variety of topics, including, but not limited to:...

Songwriting: From the Starting Gate to the Finish Line

You want to write songs but you struggle to get started. You’re constantly asking yourself “what should I write about?” or “how do I say what I want to say?”...

Song circle with Diana Quinn and Lisa Ann Wright

This Zoom-enabled SAW song circle is a chance to share an original or cover song with a bunch of friendly faces! Each registrant is welcome to perform their...

Follow My Lead: a workshop with Ben Peeler and Jason Orme

Ok, so you have the great song written but how do you flesh out your recording with interesting parts that enhance and instrumental solos that are just what...

Song circle with Dan Mack

Dan Mack will hold a song circle on Saturday, June 20. This class will be held on Saturday, June 20 over Zoom as part of SAW’s 2020 Community Day. Register on...

Songwriting Masterclass with Louise Goffin

100% of all event money will be split between Color of Change and the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.  Louise Goffin has had a multi-faceted career....

Uke workshop with Glen Hirabayashi

The Ukulele, while accessible and inexpensive as an instrument, lends itself to many different uses in music. Glen will take the group through some history,...

Mixing with the Pros @ Omega

Learn valuable recording and mixing techniques from professional Audio Engineers. We will be demoing Pro Tools, a variety of plugins, an analog console, and...

Song Performance Workshop with Lynn Veronneau

Lynn Veronneau's international performances, from large festivals stages to intimate clubs, always leave the audience feeling that they're being sung to...
Art vs Craft with rob Hinkal

Art vs Craft with rob Hinkal

To reserve a seat   A note from rob (this week): So – the world has changed dramatically at least TWICE since 2020 began rendering much of my last SAW “masterclass” about Making Music Your Life at least temporarily obsolete, and Coronavirus and George Floyd have left...

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Song circle with Dan Mack

Song circle with Dan Mack

Dan Mack will hold a song circle on Saturday, June 20. This class will be held on Saturday, June 20 over Zoom as part of SAW’s 2020 Community Day. Register on the SAW site and you will be sent information about how to access the workshop.

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Rise Up Singing Song Circle

Rise Up Singing Song Circle

This Zoom-enabled, SAW song circle is a chance to participate in a group “sing-a-long” from songs from the Sing Out! Rise Up Singing Group Song Book. There are some 1200 to choose from. We will probably get through some 25. Each registrant is welcome to select one...

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First Impressions Panel with Ron Goad

First Impressions Panel with Ron Goad

Our panel of local bookers, radio hosts, and other music leaders will listen briefly to your songs (pre-recorded and anonymously submitted) and provide feedback and insight. Facilitatator: Ron Goad Panelists: Mike Jaworek, Rick Udler, Jean Bayou, Mary Sue Twohy, Erich...

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Manage This! with Tom Carrico

Manage This! with Tom Carrico

Join award-winning Artist Manager/Talent Buyer/Booking Agent Tom Carrico for an entry level workshop on a variety of topics, including, but not limited to: Music Business Etiquette What do artist managers do? Can a booking agency make me more successful? Common...

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More Me in the Monitor

More Me in the Monitor

Listen and learn from a panel of expert professional audio engineers as they share fun and interesting stories, dos and donts, useful tips, and guidance on how to best relay your sound requirements in a live performance setting. This is a must attend event for...

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Chord Grammar

Chord Grammar

Matt Holsen, arranger, producer, composer and performer, leads this popular and fascinating class. Learn about the music theory you know but were never taught – circle of fifths, relative minor substitution, tritone substitution, transitions and more...

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Mixing with the Pros @ Omega

Mixing with the Pros @ Omega

Learn valuable recording and mixing techniques from professional Audio Engineers. We will be demoing Pro Tools, a variety of plugins, an analog console, and outboard effects processors. Engineer Curtis from Omega Studios will walk you through the process of making...

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