

Workshops
Six workshop series and over 100 industry workshops each year on topics relevant to industry and artistry.
Mastering Your Craft
- Mastering Your Craft – Elaine Overholt*
- Mastering Your Craft – Tom Jackson*
- Music Theory in Practice
- Reading Charts
- Preparing for Rehearsals
- How to Practice Effectively
- Songwriting Development
- How to Arrange Music
Essential Skills
- Performance 101
- Cables 101
- Music Theory 101
- Basic Social Media Skills for Artists
- Professional Communication
- Advocating for Yourself
- Releasing Music Commercially
- Making the Most of the Gear You Have (Recording)
- Making the Most of the Gear you Have (Performance)
- Stage Presence Fundamentals
- Workplace Health and Safety
Entrepreneurial Skills
- Booking Shows/Festivals
- How to Register Your Business*
- Social Media Methodology
- Equipment and Commercial Liability Insurance
- Building the Right Team
- Bookkeeping and Taxes as a Artist
- Writing your Artist Bio
- FACTOR – Artist Development Grant
Music Industry Overview
- Understanding Radio
- Understanding Performance Rights Organizations (e.g., SOCAN)
- Understanding Funding Sources (e.g., FACTOR)
- Understanding Musicians’ Rights Organizations (e.g., MROC)
- Understanding Musicians Unions (e.g., AFM/TMA)
- Understanding Revenue Streams and Royalties
- Understanding Record Labels
- Understanding Publishing
- Understanding Touring
- The Big Picture – How It All Fits Together
- What is a Sideman, and How Do I Become One?
Advanced Music Industry
- Preparing Your Release for Radio
- Learning about DMDS
- Nielsen Soundscan BDS
- Artwork and Design for your Release
- Conferences and Networking
- Regional and National Touring
- International Touring
- Applying for FACTOR Juried Sound Recording
Festival Preparation Series
- Stage Managers Panel
- Making your Stage Plot and Tech Rider
- Building an Effective EPK
- Communicating with Festivals
- Interfacing with Production
Waterfall
Mentorship
Our organization exists to create a reliable, and accessible network of artists who are eager to learn, share and support each other. At the co-op, not only do you have access to mentors, but also have the ability to mentor others and pass along what you’ve learned. It’s a lot easier to learn together than learn alone.
Hands-On
Support
When you’re building out a release strategy or preparing a grant application, we’re here to help! You can book a one-on-one meeting with one of our members to help you navigate new territories, or refresh your knowledge.