Successful Songwriting From Demos to Dollars
Encore Presentation at Universal City location!
These six seminars were especially designed for songwriters, bands, producers, artist promoters and managers. The seminars cover everything from the craft of songwriting to marketing your music to analyzing legal issues associated with record contracts. Our seminar leaders include influential industry insiders, platinum songwriters, and acclaimed entertainment attorneys. Attend all six seminars and get the comprehensive knowledge you need to garner success in the music biz!

Where: West L.A. Music - 3501 Cahuenga Blvd. West
(Universal City - corner of Cahuenga and Broadlawn)

When: Thursdays 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:

Dan Kimpel
Networking in the Music Business
August 1, 2002, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

  • Where to go to make contact with decision makers
  • Essential elements of a press kit
  • Compelling bios that capture attention of industry execs
  • Three ways to effectively promote your solo career or band
  • How to get results on the phone; telephone tips for the timid
  • Applying proven sales techniques to networking efforts
Dan Kimpel, author, PR consultant, columnist and media master, is one of pop music's foremost authorities. He has produced shows with such luminaries as Joni Mitchell, Babyface, Diane Warren and Quincy Jones. In his best-selling book, "Networking in the Music Business," Dan explains exactly how personal relationships impact career success.

Harriet Schock
Becoming Remarkable
August 8, 2002, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

  • Creating emotional impact in songs by combining truth and craft
  • Sources of inspiration: how to overcome writer's block
  • How to evaluate criticism and make it work for you
  • Finding the time and the space to write
  • Hands-on exercises that tap into your natural storytelling abilities
The lady who penned the Grammy-nominated "Ain't No Way to Treat a Lady," Harriet is currently a gold and platinum songwriter, composer, recording artist, and songwriting teacher. She has worked with Smokey Robinson, Roberta Flack, Helen Reddy, Johnny Mathis, Nancy Wilson, and many others.

John Braheny
The Craft and Business of Songwriting
August 15, 2002, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

  • Anatomy of a hit song: basic principles behind what makes hits (and hopefully your song) appealing. How publishers and record companies choose songs.
  • Basic song structures and why they work.
  • Seven techniques for creating the song dynamics that make your songs memorable.
  • Get a Royalty Flow Chart - where your money comes from and how it gets to you
  • Three strategies for promoting your music to the music industry, to film/TV and the public.
  • Ten Ways to Get Your Songs Recorded.
John Braheny, a respected and renowned songwriting and music industry consultant, was the co-founding director of the legendary Los Angeles Songwriters Showcase (now part of the Songwriters Guild of America) and co-host of "Samm Brown1s For The Record," a music industry radio talk show airing Tuesday nights on KPFK 90.7 FM, and a Music Biz magazine columnist.

Moses Avalon
Confessions of a Record Producer: How To Survive the Scams and Shams of the Music Business
August 22, 2002, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

  • How to protect your copyright from theft.
  • The ways that record companies and producers hide what is owed to you.
  • Choosing the right label, manager and lawyer.
  • Understanding the key points of a recording contract.
  • New accounting scams the record companies are whipping up.
Moses Avalon, multi-platinum record producer, music business consultant and industry activist, will conduct an in-depth workshop that will leave you feeling empowered.

Gilli Moon
Doing it the Indie Way
August 29, 2002, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

  • Three ways to develop a loyal fan base
  • Producing and packaging a CD inexpensively
  • Marketing and distributing your CD as an independent artist
  • Being your own booking agent
  • Developing your image and maintaining your artistry
  • Creating specific goals to get the results you want
Gilli Moon, award-winning songwriter, worldwide performer, Australian recording artist and author of "I AM a Professional Artist," has released three albums through her own Indie Record Label and Publishing Company, Warrior Girl Music, and is recording her fourth.

Todd and Jeff Brabec
Music, Money and Success
September 5, 2002, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

  • Negotiating publishing or record contracts
  • Making money from CDs, television, movies and commercials
  • Internet avenues for promoting and making money with your music
  • Methods of copyright protection and recourse if your song is stolen
  • Little-known areas of song income
  • Extensive Q & A
Todd Brabec, Executive VP of ASCAP, and Jeff Brabec, VP of Chrysalis Music, both award-winning journalists and former entertainment lawyers, are authors of the book "Music Money and Success: The Insider's Guide to Making Money in the Music Industry."