Musician & Promoter Workshop

Workshop 2 – The Deets

Corey — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:18:46 +0000

Musician & Promoter Workshop 2
Monday, January 25, 2010
7pm – 8:30pm

Instructors:
Corey Denis
Jessica Zollman
Ali Watkins
Dustin Shey
Helena Price

Registration is open until 2 hours before the event, with a waiting list available for any overflow. If you have not yet registered, click here. Space is limited.

A few reminders and tips to help you get the most out of the workshop:

bring a laptop if you have one, we have wifi and can answer your questions in real time
we have a new location: Zambaleta (19th & Florida in the Mission)
we have a “hard start” and a “hard stop” which means we start at exactly 7pm and wrap right at 8:30. We will provide you with information for schmoozing after the workshop, if you are interested

We will cover many services, but the first 45 minutes will focus on:

Facebook
Twitter
WordPress
Tumblr
case studies
paypal

Because of demand, there will be three options to choose from for the first 45 minutes. Then the entire group will convene for group discussion and questions for the final 45 minutes.

Room 1: Facebook & Twitter
Room 2: WordPress & Tumblr
Room 3: Case Studies & Paypal

Please contact coreydenis[at]gmail[dot]com with questions – we’ll see you soon.

Workshop 2: Case Studies, A Syllabus

Corey — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:56:42 +0000

The next Musician & Promoter Workshop is January 25, 2010, 7pm-8:30 at Zambaleta Music School in the mission (19th & Florida). In addition to wifi for all, classrooms & chairs…

Workshop 2: Syllabus

ROOM 1: 45 minutes: Case Studies & Paypal
review 3 case studies where artists/ bands are succesfully reaching potential fans with social networks and social media and take an in depth look at why it is working, and how this can apply to musicians and promoters. The last 15 minutes will cover how to set up PayPal and other “donation” systems on your website, and why this is a good idea.

ROOM 2: 45 minutes: Facebook/ Twitter Questions & Answers
Got questions about Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr another Social Network or Blog software? Come to this room and ask all your questions without judgement, get real answers. Use wifi for real time adjustments.

Room 3: 45 minutes: WordPress & Tumblr
get wordpress answers from an experienced developer. Learn to use Tumblr to your greatest advantage

Final Group Meeting & Discussion, 45 Minutes, Social Room
Social Media & Social Networks: reaching potential fans, and everything you ever wanted to vent about social networks and social media
we will review the very bottom half of the fan pyramid and talk about how to reach potential fans with a new form of media and connectivity, and the results you can expect.

Our New Home: Zambaleta in The Mission

Corey — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:33:47 +0000

We’ve grown in size already, and partnered with a music school. To improve on sound bleed, chair access, wifi and the need for a classoom-like atmosphere, we’ve partnered with Zambaleta – a new music & dance school in the mission. Welcome to SF, Zambaleta! Thanks for the classrooms!

What is Zambaleta?

Zambaleta is a nonprofit community world music and dance school based in San Francisco’s Mission District. They offer music and dance classes, hullabaloos, hootenannies, and other musical encounters that lift the human spirit and create community. Look soon for Tango, Flamenco classes and beyond from Zambaleta. Many thanks to Zambaleta for embracing our idea and recognizing the need for artist and promoter assistance and education in an increasingly digitally integrated environment.

Pass this on to your friends if it applies and we will see you (or them) on January 25, 2010 at Zambaleta for Workshop 2!

Musicians & Promoters: Happy New Year – Save The Date for Workshop 2!

Corey — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:45:55 +0000

Start 2010 with an examination of how to reach potential fans, and maximize your discoverability online. Workshop 2 – Reaching Potential Fans focuses on both reaching out and becoming discoverable with social networks & media.

What: Workshop 2: Reaching Potential Fans
When: Monday, January 25, 2010
Where: Zambaleta (Mission Dist. Music & Dance School, 19th & Florida)
Cost: Free/ Pay What You Want
Register: Register today! (Registration Required)

Tips & Tricks: How to set up “pay what you choose” structures on your website or invitations, more facebook & twitter answers to your questions, maximizing google & facebook.

learn to define milestones & metadata vital to the discover-ability of your music
learn how online social networks & media can increase the discoverability of your art & why it matters
Discuss reasons you do or do not enjoy using social media with other artists in a guided session, what is easy, what is not, and any time constraints

Group Discussion:
The Zero Spending Zone: Reaching Potential Fans*
(and how learning to use social networks & media can help you)
*many thanks to Tom Silverman & New Music Seminar for permission to explore The Fan Pyramid in depth. read a littlemore about Tom Silverman and fan relationship managment on the TuneCore blog right here.

Why is this our focus?
The title might sound a little cliche, but after Workshop #1, many attendees took a survey. Based on a generous amount of feedback via email, the survey and in-person conversation, we discovered that you walked away learning more about how to use Twitter / Facebook. At the end of Workshop 1, we finished with a lecture about how to encourage and enable Potential Fans to spend just $2/ year. Silence filled the room when I asked everyone for ways they have convinced a fan to spend just $2. Your feedback reacted to this discussion and you indicated a desire to focus on the potential fans before the passive fans. One attendee wrote:

“how can I cut through the noise to even reach a potential fan before I can ask for two bucks?”

Good question! You spoke up, we listened. In Workshop 2, we will learn more social network & media tips, but more importantly we will explore how to cut through the noise, the problems you do or do not encounter along the way (including “I don’t have time”) and how to optimize your discoverability with methods that integrate online and offline music promotions.

Q: Will there be wifi for everyone?
A: Yes!

NOTE: Workshop 3 is also already in planning phases, and will focus on photographs & video. If you are interested in the photo/ video workshop and already create video content for your band and music, please contact coreydenis+workshop[at]gmail[dot]com to let me know. We’re planning something super!

We are a not-for-profit educational group. Your contributions enable us to keep going. Thank You!

Workshop 2 in January 2010

Corey — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:42:56 +0000

Workshop 2 is coming together and the date (in January 2010) will be announced shortly. Look for improvements in the next workshop including wifi, projectors, separate rooms for each class and more! Please remember to take this survey about workshop 1 and get your discount code for the SF Music Tech Summit on December 7, 2009.

Workshop 1 – Wrap Up

Corey — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:08:47 +0000

Many thanks to everyone who came to last night’s Workshop! All who attended last night are on the guest list for the upcoming SF Music Tech Mixer, On November 17, 2009. You do not need to register, because you are already on the list! Soon, you will receive an email through our automated system which will provide you with a discount code for the SF Music Tech Summit, on December 7, 2009.

Workshop 2 is already in planning phases, and we look forward to it.

Stay tuned by checking here, or by subscribing to our twitter feed for updates.

Special Thanks: Social Media Club, JamBase, SonicLiving, Willotoons, New Music Seminar, SF Music Tech Summit, Mom Son & Daughter Chair & Table Rentals

Workshop 1 – Tonight @ 7pm

Corey — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:20:20 +0000

Well, all the tickets are gone, but you can make a special plea by emailing corey[at]gmail[dot]com. We will see you tonight. Details on Workshop 2 will be posted shortly.

Event: Social Media For Musicians & Promoters: Workshop 1

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (PT)

Location:
JamBase Office
1 Zoe St.
San Francisco, CA 94105

Larger Space, More Attendees Welcome

Corey — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:59:11 +0000

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Many thanks to Andy Gadiel and the fine folks at JamBase for donating their office space to Musician & Promoter Workshops for Workshop 1. We now have 20 more tickets available, and a space with multiple conference areas for easier learning during our small group sessions. Thanks again, Jambase! The Jambase office is located in the SoMa district of San Francisco:
1 Zoe Street @ Bryant. Enter through the Red Door.

Jambase Office 1 Zoe St @ Bryant

Is Social Media A Fad?

Corey — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:06:56 +0000

Musician & Promoter Workshops are FREE – and designed to educate musicians & promoters how to use social media and other networking tools with best practices, speed, and strategy. We cover how-to topics ranging from Facebook basics to mobile phone applications which enable fast updates from the road. Every workshop offers 2 How-To sessions and 2 solution based academic discussions about how to efficiently maintain social media so as to enhance your career as a musician or promoter. All instructors have extensive experience in the music industry & with avid use of social media.

Join us for Workshop 1 – Social Media for Promoters & Musicians is on November 11, 2009. The workshop is free, registration is required.

Registration Open For Workshop I – November 11, 2009

Corey — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:36:23 +0000

Social Media For Musicians & Promoters: Workshop I

How To & Tips: Twitter, Facebook

Discussions: Social Media tools & best practice, The Fan Pyramid & 1,000 True Fans

Instructors

Format: 90 Minutes
4 small groups, attendees choose up to 2. After 1 hour, the entire group will meet for a 30 minute q&a with all 4 instructors

Social Media For Musicians & Promoters: Workshop I is hosted by our friends at thel Social Media Club – Thank You!

ATTENDEE BONUS: all attendees receive free entry to SF Music Tech Mixer (date tbd) and 15% discount to SF Music Tech Summit on December 7th