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Instructor: Joni Harms
All Levels; All Instruments
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Instructors: Joni Harms; Erica Brown
All Levels; All Instruments
Are you trying to pull a band together or HOLD a band together? It can be very difficult. Joni and Erica will tell you how they have handled this task over a successful career.
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Instructors: Eric Weest Johnson; Bill Olson
All Levels; All Instruments
Bring up the mids! Do you have a DI box? Do you know sound technician lingo? Do you know how to talk with the sound guy? Eric, along with Bill, will demystify the this topic. This will be a very interesting and useful class for anyone who ever uses sound equipment!
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Instructor: Wendy MacIsaac
All Levels; All Instruments/Fiddle
Wendy comes from the land of the ceilidh, where dances are plentiful. Her insight into how playing for a dance differs from playing in other scenarios is steeped in experience. Learn the nuances involved in communicating with the dance caller, as well as reading the room for the type of dancers present. Consider the art of the dance set list, and how to prepare for the unexpected. Playing for dances is high energy, infectious fun!
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Leaders: Mairi Rankin, Joy Adams, Matt Shipman
Format: Panel Discussion
Are you frightened to perform in public? Do you get tense from being on stage? Do you jumble your words when talking into a microphone? Issues like these will be demystified by our experienced staff.
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Leaders: Joni Harms; Mac Morin, Rob Flax, Fred White
Format: Panel Discussion
What are the nuts and bolts of making a living with music? Learn how some successful players have been doing it for years. Get some questions answered on getting started like “How much do we charge” or “ How do we market the gig”. Learn some tips for negotiating a performance or event.
