Guitar Cloud Symposium

Talented guitarists across the globe possess creativity, technique, and heart, but often lack knowledge in how to employ those traits when seeking to become a working entertainer. "Getting the Good Gigs" delivers strategies useful in finding work as an elite “hired gun” musician for established acts (on-tour or in-studio), and with highly-bookable cover and tribute acts.

INSTRUCTORS

• Jennifer Batten lectures on “The Do's & Don'ts of Being a Hired Gun,” “Learning Songs with Peak Accuracy,” and “Effective Implementation of Guitar Effects”. 
• Kat Dyson presents modules on “Surrender to the Music: Immersing Yourself in the Artist's Catalog,” “Researching Styles: Choosing the Right Gear and Crafting the Right Tone,” and “Being One with the Flow: Ensemble Playing, Listening to the Boss.”
• Jason Fellman shares insights on “Music Business Fundamentals,” “Marketing Your Act/Cultivating a Fan Base,” “What Makes a Band ‘bookable?’”, and “Legal Matters.”
• Mundo Juillerat explains the principles behind “The Working Guitarist,” “Getting into Production Shows (Theater, Corporate, Award, & Television Gigs)”, “Working with Composers & Sound Designers,” and “Recognizing Your Strengths and Making Them Work.”
• Pete Thorn explains concepts that include “Get Out of Your Studio: Integrating into your Music Community,” “Passing the Audition, Positivity & Self Confidence,” and “Recording & Tone Tips.”