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.
Maximize Your Studio Experience with Dave Mallen of Innovation Station Music
Join Dave Mallen of Innovation Station Music for: - A short presentation on the process of taking your music from song to finished master. Understanding the typical production workflow will help you get the most out of your studio project. - A Live Q&A. This is...
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 personally, in an authentic manner. Whether you're streaming or performing to a live audience, who you are on stage...
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 you want, how do you communicate your ideas to your players, what are the best ways to get exactly what you’re...
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. Inspired by her parents Carole King and Gerry Goffin's creative passion, Louise possesses an entrepreneurial...
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...
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.
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 song for the group, ask for feedback if they would like, (and time permitting, may have a chance to perform...
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...
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...
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...
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, some practical applications and some exercises to improve your approach to this powerful instrument. Originally...
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...
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?” You’ve got bits and pieces of songs but can’t seem to put them together to form a finished product. If this...
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...
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...