Youth in Music Sessions Info

Youth in Music
Free Online Sessions

You will need:

A computer, tablet or phone (Android or iPhone) with a browser (e.g Microsoft Edge, Chrome)
An Internet connection
The App “Zoom” installed on your computer tablet or phone (free download from https://zoom.us/support/download
An email address

If you do not have access to any of the above and would like to participate, contact us at youthinmusic@legatus.sa.gov.au and we will attempt to support other arrangements.

Session 1
Introduction to the Music Business
Date: Tue 28 July at 7pm (duration: 1 hour)

Topics covered will include:

• What you can expect from these sessions
• What is a mentor,  meet a mentor
• The Music Business then, now and what’s to come after COVID-19
• The basics: What is important
• How can you earn money from your music; APRA
• Writing good songs and playing shows are the foundation of any music career

Session 2
Song Writing Part 1
Date: Tue 4 August at 7pm (Duration: 1 hour)

Topics covered will include:

• How to start a song: themes, title, melody, rhythm, chords, instrumentation (guitar or piano)
• Tell a story to engage your listener
• Song structure; verse, chorus, middle – how to differentiate the parts to build tension and emotion

Session 3
Song Writing Part 2
Date: Tue 11 August at 7pm (Duration: 1 hour)

Topics covered will include:

• The song, the voice, the music
• Know your audience
• Develop your own voice
• Getting people to listen to your song
• Using Social Media and distribution platforms such as Spotify, iTunes, ReverbNation, Soundcloud

Session 4
Recording your song
Date: Tue 18 August at 7pm (Duration: 1 hour)

Topics covered will include:

• Why make a demo?
• Roles in the recording process; understanding who does what
• Recording at home; what you need, Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) explained: a good microphone is a song writer’s best friend
• What makes a good demo
• Tips on recording at home inexpensively
• Why professional demos can be a waste of money

Session 5
Using Social Media to promote your music
Date: Tue 25 August at 7pm (Duration: 1 hour)

Topics to be included include:

• Using Social Media: the good bits, the not-so-good bits
• Distribution platforms: Spotify, iTunes, ReverbNation, SoundCloud, Bandcamp + others
• Streaming: live streaming
• Using YouTube

Session 6
Finding your voice
Date: Tue 1 September at 7pm (Duration: 1 hour)

Topics to be included include:

• The song, the singer, the music
• The importance of being yourself
• The importance of the basics; know your stuff
• Instrument, including voice, skills
• Performance skills

Each of these Sessions will be hosted by a facilitator and feature guest experts on particular subjects.

Each session will be recorded and made available on the Youth in Music page