Event Highlights How to Write Electronic Music with the Electronic Music Society
African Drumming Workshop with Soul Drummers
2-4pm – 19th August – The Loft
1-2pm – 21st August – The Glasshouse
In this introductory workshop, the Electronic Music Society will run through the basic functions of ableton live. You will learn how to write beats and also use synthesisers and effects native to ableton, which will give you enough knowledge to help you to start writing your own music.
Everyone can benefit from the power of drumming and rhythm. Drumming is a great activity for celebration, releasing stress, having fun and connecting your body, mind and spirit. This dynamic and exciting workshop has the ability to uplift and heal at the same time as having fun. Learn something new whilst creating music with great people!
You will need to bring a laptop with ableton live 8 or 9 installed. If you are finding it hard to install or find the program email the electronicmusicsociety.uts@gmail.com.
Artist Management Seminar with Rob Carroll – Off the Record 1-2pm - 20th August - The Glasshouse Rob Carroll is from the tiny surf town of Bateau Bay on the Central Coast of NSW and has worked extensively in the Australian Music Industry. Working across artist management & development, promoting international and domestic tours, publicity, managing studios, tour management, booking venues, coordinating nightclub events and directing multiple businesses; Rob has a broad knowledge of how the music industry operates. During this seminar, Rob will explore the importance of an artist manager, what the role entails and how they impact the career of an artist and their brand. The course begins with the basics: why an artist needs a manager, the keys to finding the right partner and a typical management contract. From there, Rob will cover the details of planning an artist’s career, money management, and what to do when things go wrong. You’ll also examine the principles of leadership dynamics and motivation in order to focus and empower current and potential managers.
Guitar Workshop Beginners with Harry Gusman 1-3pm – 22nd August – The Glasshouse Understand how to choose the right guitar for you and learn to play simple songs you can pick up quickly. Harry is one of the finest guitar and bass teachers in Sydney and he will teach you the most realistic and practical method to master a guitar or a bass, improve your musical ability, learn your favourite songs in minutes, create your own melody and write your own music. If you don’t have a guitar yet, you still can come along and join the workshop.
How to promote your music on the Radio with 2SER Fm 3-4pm – 22nd August – The Loft Steve Ahern is an experienced news journalist, broadcast manager, trainer and curriculum consultant. He is the author of the textbook Making Radio and a specialist in programming, new media, and multi-platform broadcasting. Before founding Ahern Media & Training Pty Ltd and the International Media & Broadcasting Academy (IMBA), he was previously Director of Radio at the Australian Film Television & Radio School (AFTRS) and a senior executive at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). He is the Managing Director (acting) at 2SER FM and this talk you give you tips on how to get your music playing on the radio!