Music Promotions, Songwriting Secrets, and Music Jobs!
West L.A. Music is proud to present an all-new series for songwriters starting August 20th.

Where: West L.A. Music - West Los Angeles and Universal City

When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Come early at 6:30 and "explore the store" with our friendly and knowledgeable staff!

RSVP: Please call Leslie at 310-477-5432 x171 or fill out our online form to attend any of the following free seminars:

Tom Kidd
Preparing for Press:
Everything You Need to Know to Promote Your Music

August 20, 2002, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
3501 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Universal City

August 21, 2002, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
11345 Santa Monica Blvd., West Los Angeles

  • How to choose a publicist: when you need one, how much it costs, what they do
  • Perfect press kits: what to include, examples of good and poor press kits, bios
  • How to get radio airplay
  • How to approach press
  • Creating and servicing your mailing list
Tom Kidd is renowned for his work as a journalist, publicist and radio appearances. As the founder of Pres Pak Public Relations, Tom has been keeping labels, artists and select independent artists in the limelight for over a decade. Music journalism includes record industry interview and reviews for Music Connection, Inside Connection and Music Biz.

Jai Josefs
Secrets of Songwriting Success

August 27, 2002, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
3501 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Universal City

August 28, 2002, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
11345 Santa Monica Blvd., West Los Angeles

  • Learn the "secrets" that distinguish an average song from one that can become a hit or even a classic
  • Get three techniques to create memorable music
  • Discover how to create the perfect match of music and lyrics
  • Break down outstanding works in rock, pop, country, and R & B and find out what made them hits
Through 25 years of teaching and his groundbreaking book, "Writing Music for Hit Songs," Jai Josefs has enabled many of his students to launch successful careers in the industry. His writer/producer credits include Jose Feliciano, Little Richard, RCA, MCA, Motown, Disney and songs on every major TV network and many major motion pictures.

Tess Taylor
The Record Business in the 21st Century:
Money, Success & Careers

September 17, 2002, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
3501 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Universal City

September 18, 2002, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
11345 Santa Monica Blvd., West Los Angeles

  • Record business career strategy: from mailroom to boardroom
  • Writing resumes that open doors in the record industry
  • How to find and land a music industry job
  • How today's record companies promote and distribute records
  • The future of the record industry
Noted author, broadcaster, editor, instructor and lecturer, Tess Taylor lectures at the Harvard Business School, Caltech / MIT, UCLA, Berklee College of Music and many other institutions nationwide. President and founder of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP), Tess Taylor's industry analyses have appeared recently in Billboard Magazine, Radio & Records, USA Today, Newsweek, the LA Times, Daily Variety, Musician Magazine, Wired and more.