Songsalive! Chicago Songwriters Workshop

Workshop with guest speaker and music promoter Matthew Nalett of Chicago Music Promotions. $5 for non-members, free for members. RSVP your attendance online at least 24 hours before Workshop time and day. Are you a songwriter willing to take your songs to the next level? The Songsalive! Workshops are open to all songwriters, composers, musicians, singers and music lovers. This is your chance to develop your songwriting in a supportive and intimate environment, meet invaluable music industry experts, network with fellow members, and be part of your local songwriters community. WHEN: SECOND SATURDAYS OF THE MONTH NEXT: Saturday, June 12th, 2010 TIME: Starts 11:30am SHARP. Ends at 2pm. Please be on time (arrive 15-30 mins early!) WHERE: BEAT KITCHEN 2100 W. Belmont Chicago, IL 60618 http://www.beatkitchen.com GUEST SPEAKER: Music Promoter MATTHEW NALETT OF CHICAGO MUSIC PROMOTIONS TOPIC: Music Promotions Online and Offline 101 About our Guest Speaker and topic further down. RSVP/REGISTRATION IS NOW MANDATORY: RSVP your attendance at least 24 hours before Workshop time and day, through our Meetup group at http://www.meetup.com/songsalivechicago (also linked from our official site http://www.songsalive.org/chicago) RSVPs get priority/preference for attendance (it does fill up). See Rules on critiques below. DONATION REQUESTED TO SUPPORT OUR NON-PROFIT EFFORTS $5 for non-members, free to Songsalive! members. You can join as a member of Songsalive! with the link at the end of this press release. SONGSALIVE! CHICAGO WORKSHOP RULES AND WHAT TO BRING FOR SONG CRITIQUES AT OUR WORKSHOPS 1. Members and Non-Members can attend the Workshop, however, ONLY Members can present their song for critique. 2. First timers (whether Member or Non-Member) may only watch/audit the workshop (not present a song), but can participate in question/answer segment. 3. Song presenters for critique must a) Bring at least 20 typed copies of your lyric sheet (with full contact details) b) bring your song on CD or perform live (bring your instrument). c) have CD labeled with track number and instruments tuned and ready. 4. Non-members pay a cover donation of $5. Free for members. Join at www.songsalive.org/join at least one (1) week BEFORE the workshop to allow processing of membership application in time of workshop. If you join any closer, bring a copy of your membership payment receipt (we must be able to keep this so just bring a copy). More about our workshops at http://www.songsalive.org/workshoprules Please read this page before arriving for the workshop. ********************************************************************************** ABOUT THE SONGSALIVE! WORKSHOPS Songsalive!, the non-profit organization supporting and promoting songwriters and composers, holds workshops where songwriters gather to share their songs, gain feedback and develop relationships within the songwriting communities we have created around the world. The workshop includes an in-the-round song critique session where writers present one song each - either on tape, CD or live - and receive professional, constructive feedback on your song by a music industry professional (Guest speakers from various arenas of the music industry give their time to give feedback, educate and provide opportunities and insight). Details on our workshops www.songsalive.org/workshops and www.songsalive.org/chicago. The workshops are open to all songwriters and music composers of all levels and music genres and you don't have to be a Songsalive! member to attend (though preference is given to members and we encourage everyone to join Songsalive! to maximize your opportunities with us). It is essential to register your attendance in advance. Our workshops are a great way for local songwriter members to meet each other, interact and collaborate, as well as seek feedback and critique on their songs in a very supportive setting. Our workshops are designed for songwriters and composers (from entry level to professional) who have written songs, or are in the songwriting stage, who want to further their craft, gain feedback on their music, and potentially get their songs out to the world. However, we also have singers, musicians, and non music types who attend as it's a great networking opportunity (singers looking for songwriters, or musicians looking for songs, as examples). The goals of the workshop are about 1) the SONG and making it the best it can be 2) providing a community for our members to gather, network, collaborate and learn. Read about Songsalive! and our mission here http://www.songsalive.org ********************************************************************************** ABOUT GUEST SPEAKER, MUSIC PROMOTER: MATTHEW NALETT OF CHICAGO MUSIC PROMOTIONS Matthew Nalett is 32 years old and lives in Chicago, and he has worked in the music industry since he was 21, working for a major nightclub in Houston, Texas. After moving to Chicago in 2003, he started his own website to promote independent & unsigned musicians and bands. Chicago Music Promotions (http://www.chicagomusicpromotions.com/) has helped hundreds of artists, bands, djs and labels with online marketing and promotions in the local Chicago metro region as well in the midwest. THIS MONTH'S TOPIC: Music Promotions Online and Offline 101 Learn about how to promote your music both online and off from music promoter Matthew Nalett. ********************************************************************************** ABOUT CONTACTING OUR GUEST SPEAKERS IN ADVANCE OR AFTER THE WORKSHOP Our guest speakers give their time for free to come speak to you. They all lead busy lives and are not available to receive unsolicited correspondence or communication. It is recommended to NOT contact the speaker in advance, nor after the workshop, unless they personally want you to. That is, come to our workshop, and if during the workshop they take an interest in creating a relationship with you, then, and only then, should you further communicate. It is bad practice to assume that since a speaker has been our guest, that they are an open door for you to contact. Please use your best and courteous judgment in making contact. Thank so much for your understanding. ***************************************************** LINKS Join as a member of Songsalive! and come to our Workshops for free and get priority http://www.songsalive.org/join Join our email list and discussion groups at http://www.songsalive.org/community Workshop questions: http://www.songsalive.org/chicago http://www.meetup.com/songsalivechicago All upcoming Songsalive! speakers biographies can be read at http://www.songsalive.org/speakers Previous song pitches are still available at www.songsalive.org/songshop to pitch to online (Elite Members only) Read about Songsalive! and our mission here http://www.songsalive.org/about Songsalive! is a non-profit organization dedicated to the nurturing, support, education and promotion of songwriters and composers worldwide. -- CONTACT: Mary Lemanski Songsalive! Chicago Workshop Coordinator (630)810-1466 songsalivechicago@gmail.com RSVPS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL. PLEASE USE THE MEETUP LINK ABOVE ONLY. Membership: http://www.songsalive.org/join. Questions membership@songsalive.org ***************************************************** -- Songsalive! www.songsalive.org supporting, promoting and educating songwriters and composers worldwide GOT SONGS?

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