CURRICULUM AND SCHEDULE WITH A.J. MASTERS, JOHN BOHLINGER, AND MEGAN MULLINS
CURRICULUM AND SCHEDULE WITH A.J. MASTERS, JOHN BOHLINGER, AND MEGAN MULLINS-
Have your song critiqued by an industry professional
Take your best work and get an honest, professional opinion on it’s commercial viability. Critiques may include suggestions for improvement or suggestions for ways to place the song.
[A.J. Masters]
Writing music for T.V.
John has placed hundreds of songs in television. Learn the ins and outs, do and dont’s of writing themes and bumps. Unleash the tricks that make your tracks pop. Also learn how to get your songs out there.
Demystifying Mandolin for guitar players (easy mando)
Most songwriters work with a guitar. Why not expand your inspiration with a second instrument. John teaches guitar players the basics of mandolin that will get you up and playing before you head home. Students will also have the opportunity to buy a gorgeous Montana Made Weber Mandolin at a substantial discount; visit the plant and select the instrument you’ll play for a life time.
[John Bohlinger]
Co-Write with A.J., John, and Megan
John will sit down you and a guitar and throw ideas back and forth in the Nashville songwriter tradition. When you apply your craft and talent to this collaboration, you will leave with song.*
*As will all collaboration, the success of this co-write depends on your involvement and ability. The finished song will be, as with all professional collaborations, co-owned equally with all partners involved. All parties are welcome to pitch and exploit this creation and way they see fit. Any profits from placement of this song will be shared equally between co-writers.
Record one song
Session Aces A.J., John, and Megan will work with you to turn your new creations into acoustic demo recordings. The recording and performance will be great, the song quality is up to you.
SCHEDULE-
Wednesday
Students are to arrive at the Retreat between 4:00 & 5:00
5:30-6:30 Meet and greet cocktail hour
6:30-7:30 Dinner
8:00-10:00 Commencement Speech! –TBA
[Megan Mullins]
Thursday/Friday/Saturday
9:30-10:00 Breakfast
10:00-12:30 Workshop: ( These topics would be touched upon during the duration of the Workshop)
——Discussion on Song Structure
—— Analysis of Favorite Songs
——Critique Personal Song/Critique a Song Written by Each Student
——Q & A Both Writing and Industry
——-Writing/Recording
12:30-1:30 Lunch
2:00-5:00 Writing
6:00-7:00 Dinner
7:30 Recording Session (Saturday you will be included in a live performance)
Sunday
9:30-10:00 Breakfast
10:00 Montana Day Begins (optional)
5:00-6:00 Dinner
8:00-10:00 TBA
Sunday/Monday
Breakfast will be available to Students staying at the Retreat! Check out is at 11:00.
***NOTE: This schedule is a guideline and is subject to change.