March 2011 Meeting Minutes

S.A.C. Guelph!  Regional Writers Group Meeting, EDUCATION SESSION

Tuesday March 8, 7-9pm

$5 Advance S.A.C. member* or  $10*

(with receipt so you can write off this expense!)

Limited # participants and prices may change! 

reserve discount asap by email to sac.guelph@gmail.com

Making $ with Music? is about performance royalties, music licensing, and even accounting for your musical endeavours!

We know that profit is not the point of your art.  Nonetheless, S.A.C. Guelph! is pleased to present this educational roundtable discussion about expectations of financial profit.  We are bringing together a panel of experts to share valuable information intended to help you benefit from your creative endeavours!

"It doesn't matter what you think, it's what the audience thinks!" Rick Levine has a radio background and experience as a recording artist.  He will present information from his Music Entrepreneurs Seminars about protecting your copyright, music licensing and performance royalties.

Are you a musician with a day job? Don't give the tax man a free lunch! Have some fun with Ross Durfey, a local accountant who will discuss the feasibility of treating your music as self-employment, even if you aren't yet generating much profit.  He is on the Hillside Finance Committee and comes highly recommended by a client list that's a who's who of the local music scene.  

Kim Logue is a natural promoter, able to develop artists and guide them to improve their bottom line. As the Volunteer Coordinator for the Guelph Regional Writers Group, she facilitates feedback for performers in a monthly song circle ~   to instigate collaboration.  She will facilitate a discussion about managing your fan base and also wants to discuss the idea of continually having something new to sell!  Will any recording studio experts join in the discussion?  

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The Songwriters Association of Canada, Guelph Regional Writers Group Meeting Series continues, this month with meetings at Folkway Music 163 Suffolk St W in Guelph!