FREE 5-WEEK MUSIC MENTORING PROGRAMME
Calling all aspiring singers, songwriters and performers! In collaboration with Shure, we invite you to join our music mentoring programme. This short, 5-week course is aimed to improve your knowledge and skills in various aspects of the music industry, such as equipment and technology, production, performance, technical aspects, and touring logistics. By attending these events and workshops, you will gain insights and learn techniques that will help you enhance your music career.
By the end of this programme, you will gain a deeper understanding of Shure products and how they can improve your sound quality, learn new techniques and tools for producing music from home, improve your live performance skills, and learn how to engage with your audience, understand the technical aspects of RF and monitor systems and how to use them effectively and learn about the financial and logistical aspects of touring, including budgeting, planning, and managing expenses.
Some of the most renowned figures in the music industry will be hosting this programme. Check out their bios below.
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Shure Intro session with Jack
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Shure and its products and services
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The facilitators and other participants in the session
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The topics that will be covered during the training
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The guest speakers and industry professionals who will be sharing their insights and experiences.
Producing at home with Annie
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Introduction to Annie, her work, and progress
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Recording at home basics, including equipment, selecting a good recording space, and quick results
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Recording at home advanced, including advanced equipment, workflow, and processing
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Top tips from Annie on collaboration, marketing, and being an independent artist
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Outro - summary, next steps, and social call-outs.
Performing Live with Annie
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Preparing for a live performance, including rehearsing, selecting the right venue, and creating a setlist.
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Setting up the stage, including equipment needed, soundcheck, and troubleshooting common issues.
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Interacting with the audience, including stage presence, engaging the crowd, and dealing with mistakes.
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Post-performance activities, including reviewing the performance, collecting feedback, and building relationships with fans and other musicians.
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Tips and tricks from Annie on how to enhance your live performances and take your career to the next level.
RF and Monitors with Jack and Megan Collier
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Introduction to RF (Radio Frequency) and monitors and their importance in live performances.
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Understanding the basics of RF technology, including how it works and potential issues to look out for.
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Understanding the basics of monitor systems, including how they work and how to set them up.
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Best practices for RF and monitor management, including frequency coordination, antenna placement, and signal distribution.
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Troubleshooting common RF and monitor issues, including interference, dropouts, and feedback.
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Tips and tricks from Megan Collier and yourself on how to optimize RF and monitor performance for live events.
Touring and Budgeting with Jack and Megan
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Introduction to touring and budgeting, and their importance for musicians and music industry professionals.
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Understanding the basics of touring, including types of tours, tour planning, and logistics.
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Understanding the basics of budgeting, including creating and managing budgets, and forecasting expenses and revenues.
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Best practices for touring and budget management, including negotiating with venues and vendors, managing travel expenses, and merchandising.
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Troubleshooting common touring and budgeting issues, including unforeseen expenses, cancellations, and low ticket sales.
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Tips and tricks from Megan Collier and yourself on how to optimize touring and budgeting for live events, and ways to grow your fan base and increase revenue.
What does the 5-week programme include?
GUEST HOSTS
Jack Drury
Jack Drury has represented Artist Relations and Industry Relations for various brands across 8 years, working on press with global touring artists and activations with exciting emerging talent.
At Shure, Jack assists the Influencer relations team - lining up artists for branded content, product launches and other activations within the brand. Recent projects include the popular “Make the World Your Stage” video series and the “MV88+ Stereo” product launch.
