Faculty
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Jason Blume
Key Note Speaker - Main Seminar Facilitator
Jason Blume is one of the few special people who smash the idea that ‘those who can - do, and those who can’t – teach’. Jason does both – exceptionally well.
Jason Blume is one of the few songwriters to ever achieve the distinction of having his songs on Billboard’s Pop, R&B, and Country charts - all at the same time. With his songs recorded by pop superstars Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys, and Jesse McCartney as well as country stars including Collin Raye, the Oak Ridge Boys and John Berry, Jason’s songs are included on albums that have sold more than 50 million copies!
One of the USA's most respected songwriting teachers, when he is not writing hits, Jason Blume teaches others how to do so. He developed and teaches the BMI Nashville Songwriters workshops and has taught his songwriting techniques as a guest lecturer at U.C.L.A. and Vanderbilt University, as well as a member of the faculty of Los Angeles' Pierce College, Nashville's Watkins Institute, and internationally in Norway, Ireland, Jamaica, Canada, and Mexico. His lessons are used by the Nashville Songwriters Associations members throughout the U.S. and internationally. For more information about Jason Blume, visit his website at www.jasonblume.com.
Yup. Here at the ASC, we’re pretty chuffed that Jason is facilitating the main seminars for the Australian Songwriters Conference. He is brilliant, funny, creative and riveting – he’s also an adrenalin junkie, so hang on to your seat and get ready for the ride of your life! |
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GARY PINTO
Speaker - Mentor
Gary is one of Australia's top Pop/R&B and Urban songwriters. He will run a seminar on writing in these popular genres, and commitments notwithstanding, he has also agreed to stay on as a Conference Mentor.
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BARBARA HANNAN
Speaker - Mentor
Barbara is one of this country’s top songwriters, having penned a string of cuts and a number of hits for the likes of Vanessa Amorosi, Lee Harding, Delta Goodrem, Gabriela Cilmi, Casey Donovan, and many others. Successful in Pop, Rock, Folk, Jazz and Country, Barbara will share her candid views about the industry from a pro songwriter’s perspective and share her honest, straight-forward knowledge, experience and advice with our attendees. Together with her hit producer husband, Adrian Hannan, they own and operate ‘The Song Store’, the country’s premier writing and production studio. Bio coming soon. www.songstore.com.au |
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PHIL BUCKLE
Speaker - Mentor
Phil is one of our best known hit pop and rock Songwriters and more recently has had success in the production music arena too. Phil will be speaking about writing for the rock market and writing songs for film and TV and he will also act as a Mentor for the weekend. Bio coming soon. www.philbuckle.com |
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BROOKE McCLYMONT
Speaker - Mentor
Popular hit Country Songwriter and Golden Guitar winning writer and performer, Brooke is the latest addition to our faculty and we are so pleased she is joining us. Not only does Brooke write songs for "The McClymonts", she has also written for Olivia Newton-John and Kate DeAraugo, and her song "I Canít Wait" was recorded by US Pop Superstar Hilary Duff for the 2002 Disney Channel series "Lizzie McGuire". Brooke is taking time out of her busy schedule to speak with attendees about writing songs in the Country genre. Bio coming soon. www.themcclymonts.com.au |
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BILL CHAMBERS
Speaker
Bill Chambers is arguably one of Australia's premier blues,roots and folk singer/songwriters and a brilliant steel guitar player. Bill will join us to share his experience and knowledge in writing blues, roots and folk songs.
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ANDREA RIENIETS
Speaker - Mentor
Andrea Rieniets works as a singer; is an awarded writer for theatre; lyricist for opera and contemporary song; composer for concert, circus, drama and dance; musical director for actors and choirs; trainer and educator in using arts for social change; producer of live events and recordings. Andrea will present an introductory session of her "Open Hearted Lyric Writing to Make Extraordinary Songs" and has kindly agreed to stay on for the weekend as a Conference Mentor.
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DOREEN VAN BREE
Speaker - Mentor
Doreen Van Bree was a professional singer for over thirty years and has been teaching the art of singing for some twenty years. Doreen will conduct Singing Workshops to help performing songwriters learn more about their vocal ‘instrument’ and how to use it to their best advantage for the long term. Doreen’s workshops are fun, interesting and educational, and all workshop participants will receive a free copy of her booklet “Basic Vocal Exercises For Singers”. Doreen is kindly making herself available at various times during the event as a Conference Mentor.
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ADRIAN HANNAN
Speaker - Mentor
Hit Australian music producer and songwriter, Adrian Hannan will speak about the demo production process and he will also spend some time with us as a Conference Mentor.
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DIANA TOROSSIAN
Speaker - Mentor - Publisher
What do Publishers do? How do you approach them, and what are they looking for? Top A&R manager, Di Torossian has all the answers in her seminar on publishing and publishers. Full of fun and a wealth of valuable information, Di has also agreed to stay on with us as a Conference Mentor.
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JULES MUNRO - Music Lawyer
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Jules is a senior solicitor at Simpsons Solicitors and their resident music industry wrangler. Jules was admitted as a solicitor in 1997 and he joined Simpsons in 2002. His client list includes national and international acts, labels and music publishers, as well as representatives from every niche in the local industry: record labels, artists, managers, producers, song writers and DJs. Jules will give a talk on legal matters such as copyright, royalties, industry contracts and co-writing agreements.
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RAY BURTON
Mentor
Hit songwriter, Ray Burton, has years of experience and platinum under his belt! No matter what genre you write in, Ray's wisdom, knowledge and experience as a songwriter and a performer, both here and overseas are good reasons to hook up with him for a chat during the conference.
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ROSS STAGG (B ContempMus,BEd,DipAE)
Mentor
Ross is a full-time Teacher of Songwriting & Performance at TAFE Entertainment, Quakers Hill, Sydney. An A&R man at CBS Records London in the 70's (before Sony). Ross went on to become a recording artist himself signing firstly to Pye Records as a solo artist and then to EMI UK as singer/writer for Strapps. The band released four albums with a fifth album "Strapps Live at the Rainbow Theatre London" released internationally in Jan 2008. Ross has written across many styles and is currently working on his second musical "Fabulous Nobodies". He specialises in teaching & mentoring new writers.
Ross is a welcome new addition to our Faculty and will act as a Mentor for the weekend. His many years experience in writing, performing and teaching will make him a popluar favourite for attendees this year! |
More Faculty confirmations coming soon!
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PUBLISHERS
If you have ever wanted the chance to put your best songs in front of the Publishers who actively seek material for artists, bands, films and TV, this is where you need to be! Here is the list of Publishers we've confirmed so far:
Please note: Due to a scheduling conflict, Ralph Carr/Standard Music Publishing will not be able to attend this year's event as previously advertised. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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