These workshops are free and open to young musicians, established musicians and the public. They will focus on practical skills and knowledge to help musicians succeed. All are taking place at the Battery Hotel in St. John's NL on the weekend of August 16 - August 17.

Saturday, August 16th

9 AM: Where’s the Money? - Performing, Mechanical & Neighbouring Rights
How do you earn income from your compositions? How do you register your rights?
Eddie Schwartz, Rob diPaola, Alan Willaert

11 AM: Real to Reel - The Art and Business of Recording
What do you need to know before beginning the recording process? How does it work?
Danny Greenspoon

1 PM: Going Digital - Changing Modes of Music Distribution
How is music distribution changing and how do you get your music out to people?
Jack Schuller, Robert Buck


Sunday, August 17th

9 AM: On the Road - Touring and Band Relationships
What does it take to survive on the road? How do you set up and promote a tour?
Rita Chiarelli, Margaret Stowe

11 AM: Getting the Word Out - Promoting your Music to a World Audience
How do artists promote themselves? How do you get music on the radio?
How can you use the internet to build a community of support and market your music??
Allan Gidyk, Liz Harvey-Foulds

1 PM: Death and Taxes - Accounting, Insurance & Pension Plans for Musicians
What do you need to know about accounting, insurance and taxes as a musician?
Ellen Versteeg-Lytwyn, Sandra Sween, Bruce Jones

If you plan to attend any of these workshop(s),
please contact us to reserve your place.