Doors at 9:30 - Mile Zero Regional Multiplex Theatre - Grimshaw, Alberta

Introductions & Overview - 10:00am

10:20am – 11:20am – “What Makes a Great Song Great” panel discussion with Duane Steele, Chloe Albert & Jake Mathews – we will dive right into songs, their structures and patterns, melodies and the panel will give examples of their favourite great songs!

11:30am – 12:15pm – “What is Your Music Goal” panel discussion with Matt Patershuk, Joel Lavoie & George Brothers – we will cover topics such as getting past fear, are you going solo or do you want a band, being a shameless self promoter and more!

o   12:15pm – 1pm – lunch will be catered in & is included

1:00pm – 2:00pm - Writing a Music Business Plan with Holly Sorgen CFGP

2:15pm – 3:00pm – Are Your Songs Ready to Record? With Arjun Roy

3:15pm – 4:45pm – Breakout tables Q&A’s with:

§  Recording Studio options – Arjun Roy & Joel Lavoie

§  Live Sound & Stage Readiness - Randy Fillion

§  Record Labels – Do you need one? - Kurt Furstenwerth & Matt Patershuk

§  More on Music is Business - Holly Sorgen

§  Approaches in Writing – Duane Steele & George Brothers

§  Approaches in Writing – Chloe Albert & Jake Mathews

5:00pm – 5:30pm – Put your Best Voice Forward: vocal workshop with Elle McAndrews. Bring your water bottles.

DATE with a DEMO - We will all head to Norm’s Roadhouse for 5:45pm

Buffett Supper is included at Norms

Date with a Demo – Honey Cowboys will be on hand to assist setting you and your instrument up. Bring your rough draft of a new song with six copies of lyrics to either play live or on a recording for friendly critique by the panel of experts Duane, Chloe, Jake, Matt, Joel & George.