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Professional Development
Workshops
Six workshop series and over 100 industry workshops each year on topics relevant to industry and artistry.
Mastering Your Craft
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Mastering Your Craft - Elaine Overholt*
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Mastering Your Craft - Tom Jackson*
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Music Theory in Practice
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Reading Charts
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Preparing for Rehearsals
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How to Practice Effectively
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Songwriting Development
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How to Arrange Music
Essential Skills
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Performance 101
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Cables 101
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Music Theory 101
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Basic Social Media Skills for Artists
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Professional Communication
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Advocating for Yourself
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Releasing Music Commercially
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Making the Most of the Gear You Have (Recording)
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Making the Most of the Gear you Have (Performance)
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Stage Presence Fundamentals
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Workplace Health and Safety
Entrepreneurial Skills
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Booking Shows/Festivals
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How to Register Your Business*
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Social Media Methodology
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Equipment and Commercial Liability Insurance
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Building the Right Team
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Bookkeeping and Taxes as a Artist
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Writing your Artist Bio
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FACTOR - Artist Development Grant
Music Industry Overview
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Understanding Radio
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Understanding Performance Rights Organizations (e.g., SOCAN)
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Understanding Funding Sources (e.g., FACTOR)
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Understanding Musicians' Rights Organizations (e.g., MROC)
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Understanding Musicians Unions (e.g., AFM/TMA)
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Understanding Revenue Streams and Royalties
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Understanding Record Labels
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Understanding Publishing
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Understanding Touring
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The Big Picture - How It All Fits Together
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What is a Sideman, and How Do I Become One?
Advanced Music Industry
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Preparing Your Release for Radio
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Learning about DMDS
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Nielsen Soundscan BDS
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Artwork and Design for your Release
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Conferences and Networking
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Regional and National Touring
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International Touring
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Applying for FACTOR Juried Sound Recording
Festival Preparation Series
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Stage Managers Panel
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Making your Stage Plot and Tech Rider
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Building an Effective EPK
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Communicating with Festivals
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Interfacing with Production
Waterfall Mentorship
Our organization exists to create a reliable, and accessible network of artists who are eager to learn, share and support each other. At the co-op, not only do you have access to mentors, but also have the ability to mentor others and pass along what you've learned. It's a lot easier to learn together than learn alone.
Hands-On
Support
When you're building out a release strategy or preparing a grant application, we're here to help! You can book a one-on-one meeting with one of our members to help you navigate new territories, or refresh your knowledge.