Informational Workshops

In addition to the regular songwriting workshops, one-on-one meetings, and panel discussions, we are happy to be able to provide a number of "Informational Workshops" to help working musicians and songwriters in other important ways.  All attendees are welcome to join any or all of the workshops.  Except as noted for the small group vocal workshops, you do NOT need to sign-up for these workshops in advance...  just show up!

The 2009 Workshops covered a broad range of topics and provided something for everyone including a special Hawaiian Music Track.  The 2010 Workshops have not been determined yet, but will be similar to the 2009 Workshops.

For Reference, the 2009 Workshops were:

"Incorporating Imagery Into Your Lyrics"
  - Jason Blume

"Crafting Melodies That Incorporate Repetition"
  - Jason Blume

"Writing for Nashville: The Music Row Formula"
  - Jason Blume


"Composing for TV & Film - Parts I and II"
 - Paul Kreiling

"Vocal Workshop" [for the group as a whole]
 - Angie Jaree

"1 Hour Vocal Workshops"
[in small groups with sign-up required]
- Dolly Kanekuni


"How To Get Paid For Your Music and Music Law for Musicians"
 - Bill Meyer

"New Media Tools and How They Can Help You Succeed"
 - Kenneth Makuakane

"Pre-Production:  The Key to Making the Most of Your Recording Session"
 - Charles Brotman


"Creating A Decent Demo and How to Pitch a Song"
 - Kenneth Makuakane

"From the KMF to a Publishing Deal and Everything In-Between"
 - 2007 KMF Contest Winner, Don May

"NSAI: The Latest from Nashville"
 - Alison Williams


     ===== Hawaiian Music Track =====

"Fundamentals of Ukulele"
 - Jake Shimabukuro

"Fundamentals of Slack Key Guitar"
 - John Keawe


"Matching Your Voice & Style to Your Instruments - Hawaiian Style"
 - Keale

"The Influence of Reggae in Hawaiian Music"
 - Paula Fuga

"Collaborative Songwriting in Hawaiian"
  - Kenneth Makuakane & Keola Donaghy

"Haku Mele"
  - Keola Donaghy

"Exporting Music of Hawaii to the Mainland & Globally, Perpetually"
 - Phil Tripp

"Sustaining the Hawaiian Culture - Mainland Mana"
 - Ka'iulani Visikio & Kimo Knox