Have you ever dreamed of getting an endorsement deal from a guitar company or other instrument company? Tony De La Rosa, marketing manager and artist relations manager for Samick Guitars, will discuss how manufacturers choose the artists they are willing to endorse/sponsor. He’ll also have some of Samick’s amazing guitars with him as well for you to check out!Cost:$10.00 pluss the cost of your mealIndie Connect members pay $5.00 plus your mealSee More

How To Effectively Use Social Media To Gain Friends, Followers and Fans & Earn Money!When: December 11, 2010Where: Corkys BBQ and Ribs100 Franklin Rd., Brentwood TNTime: Workshop – 12:30 PM – 2:30 PMJoin us for lunch and networking at 11:30! (you buy your own meal)Many of us are using social media to aid with our promotion and feeling like it is not effective in earning us money. In this masterclass, Ariel Hyatt of Ariel Publicity will teach you how to effectively use social media tools to…See More

Whether you play nightclubs, weddings, coffee houses, schools or churches, how prospective buyers will see you is often based solely on your online presence! Done right, you can leverage your presences on social networks to establish and market your ‘brand’, and ultimately generate more gigs. Find out how in this powerful workshop by Dr. Naima Johnston (Naima).Naima has learned to effectively leverage the power of social networks to promote her many talents. In doing so, she has become an…See More

Come out to Bonhoeffer's in Murfreesboro and hear what we've been practicing every week! It's a 30 minute set and we'll be playing first at 8:30 pm (doors open at 8). Also, in addition to the free entertainment, Bonhoeffer's provides free coffee and tea! Free music! Free beverages! We'd love to see you there.[September Smith was born in Summer 2008 in Franklin, TN when Hannah Smith started recording all of her song ideas. She began performing her songs the following fall at songwriters' nights…See More

eed to move your career forward? Have you tried getting the attention of a booking agency to no avail?In this workshop by Chip Austin, founder of the Chip Austin Agency, you will find out everything you need to know about small booking agencies that work with independent artists. You’ll learn exactly what they do (and don’t do), how they choose who they will represent, what they expect from the acts they book, and what an act can and should expect from them.The Chip Austin Agency was founded in…See More

Workshop - 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Dinner and Networking begin at 6:30!
Fiesta Azteca Mexican Restaurant
2212 Elliston Place, Nashville, TN. 37203Whether you are new to Nashville, just visiting or you’ve been here a while but are frustrated with your progress, this 2-hr. workshop is for you. Get your questions answered, your concerns addressed and your career on the right path. The topics we will cover include:• An overview of the music industry here• How to network and make vital contacts both live and…See More

Kirsti Manna’s 6 week Billboard #1 smash hit, “Austin” introduced Blake Shelton to country radio. She is a Nashville-based songwriter/publisher/producer and an actress with numerous credits that include creating and starring in her own national children’s TV show, “Kirsti’s Manor” viewed by 34 million homes. She’s also the co-writer/co-publisher for Big & Rich’s rockin’ hit, “Loud” (WB/Nashville). Artists such as Gretchen Wilson (Sony/Nashville), Colt Prather (Sony/Nashville), Cowboy Crush…See More

If you are like most songwriters or artists, you are struggling to find your true niche. You want to know how to set yourself apart from the pack, but still make a broad impact. You not only want to have a career that lasts, but one that means something at the end of the day. You want to know the key to success and longevity in an industry that is ever-changing. What if you were told that the key is your story? Your story is the only thing that truly sets you apart as an artist… not our musical…See More