Hosted by Loren Weisman in Seattle, Washington
Type: Educational Workshop
When: Saturday, August 15 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Realistic Music Careers 101: This seminar is intended to provide essential information and concepts that should be absorbed by anyone considering a career in music to those already in the music business and other who have services for musicians in the music industry.
Presented from the point of view of an industry insider who has been exposed to the many practical considerations of a career in music, this seminar is the perfect complement to the theoretical and technical aspects of a traditional music education. Attendees will leave this seminar inspired, empowered, and with a clear understanding of the challenges in store, along with the facts they need to make an informed decision about their future.
Businesses that work with those in music and outside of music will also find different ways and avenues to market their services to the musicians and the music industry of today. From graphic designers to web designers, accountants to marketing groups and everywhere in between. These businesses will find different ways to network, promote and solicit services to artists.
This seminar covers:
• The practical realities of the music industry of today.
• Fundamental aspects of promotion, marketing and branding.
• Basic business concepts every musician should know to sustain a career.
• The broad spectrum of different career paths and potential revenue sources that many musicians - both new and old – may not be fully aware of.
• The damaging delusions of grandeur, lies, misconceptions, stereotypes and false expectations endemic to the music business.
• The numerous, varied and realistic avenues to long term, sustainable careers in the music industry.
• The different ways to approach musicians and the music market with the services of your business to help these artists move forward in the best ways possible.
This event is for musicians as well as entertainers, educators, writers, SEO pros, web designers, Graphic Designers, Accountants, Wellness Experts, Marketing and Promotional people, Film Makers/Video and Producers, Financial Planners and many others.
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Looks great, Loren! So glad someone is finally teaching the secret to landing those lucrative recording deals overnight! (kidding! ;-)
If I'm in town i will be there, but maybe out of state that week.
Kate "my-alter-ego-is-a-singer-songwriter" Phillips
Hi Loren, Thanks for hosting this event. I could use some ideas! Jill Kremer Soothing Sounds of Seattle
Thank you so much for this event! I've put the music side of my business on hold. This may be just what I need to get it going again. Really looking forward to meeting you and everyone else. joy
Everyone's path in music is unique! There seem to be few road maps, but I will definitely be there to hear your suggestions, tips and viewpoints! thank youl I'm an International Cabaret and Jazz Sensation! I'm big in India, and Indonesia...
If I weren't at the Jazz and Oysters Festival and Long Beach I'd attend! Sounds inspiring...
sounds interesting for sure!
I'll be out of town that weekend, I hope you will do another one soon! IT sounds very interesting!
Greetings! I hope there are some of you who will come and enjoy Seattle Hempfest after this awesome biznik event!
I am working the festival this year, so I won't be able to make the event, but maybe some of oyu can come and fill me in!
Sorry to cancel, Loren, but family's in town. Definitely catch your next seminar; hope you have one soon.
hi loren,
thanks for 2day. it was fascinating.
i wanted to say one thing i think that was not addressed about careers in music and entertainment in general is the importance of having fans and an audience and in nurturing that relationship. word of mouth by fans of an aRtist i think is one of the most powerful ways to be promoted!
some good examples of successful musicians i admire are= jason webley, amanda palmer and ani difranco. all of them have worked their way up from busking on the street and have built a solid relationship with their fans and kept their integrity and artistic freedom etc.
thanks for your words of wisdom today, shannon http://www.shannonkringen.com
i 4got to share one of my musical tracks:
my voice here doing "kringSPEAK": http://www.shannonkringen.com/crumplestilskinecho.mp3
Thank you for offering this course. I learned much from it today. Sorry I had to leave 15 minutes early. I hope to be able to catch your next workshop.
Thanks for a very informative and inspiring event. It was great meeting new like-minded people, also.
I want to add that now I know what musicians go through. It's nice for me to understand the complexities of the music industry.
Thanks for all your nice comments and yes Shannon, I didnt even have a chance to talk about fan base yesterday but that is a great point.
Loren
Thanks, Loren, for sharing your insights and information this weekend. It's inspiring how you think outside of the box. And your passion for sharing your many music business messages comes across on so many levels. I look forward to learning more. Truly, J.R.
Thank you for a fun and informational event, Loren. Lots of good information for people wanting to make a career out of music.
I'd love to see a roundtable discussion on the new paths in the music industry, and include people from several areas of the music world, not just musicians. Seems like there is a lot of interest in music in the Biznik crowd... who knows... maybe you have a series of events on your hands! :-)
I will see what I can do. I have been approached to try a second event that I may try for in late September. I am also open to a round table but would like to team up with some others to make it happen.
Thanks again for coming.
932 12th Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98122
Sat Aug 15, 2009 2:00 PM
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