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Jason Blume presents songwriting workshops and seminars based on his book, 6 Steps to Songwriting Success… throughout the U.S. and internationally. Using a combination of lecture, inspiring anecdotes, humor, demos of hit songs, and exercises, Blume takes participants one step at a time through the steps necessary to write and market a successful song in either half or full-day programs.

A dynamic speaker, Jason Blume developed and currently teaches the BMI Nashville Songwriters Workshops. His lessons are used by Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) chapters throughout the U.S. and internationally.

Blume has presented tremendously successful workshops in cities including: Los Angeles, Atlanta, Austin, San Diego, Washington DC, Jamaica, Halifax Nova Scotia, San Francisco, Milwaukee, San Juan (Puerto Rico), Gatlinburg (TN), Ft. Lauderdale, Boston, Ireland, Kauai and many more.

Topics typically include:

* Using Effective Song Structures

* How to Find Great Ideas and Titles

* The 3-Step Lyric Focusing Technique

* Using Detail, Imagery and Action

* Composing Memorable Melodies

* Producing Successful Demos

* How & Why to Get a Publisher

* Learning Where the Money Comes From

* How to Pitch Your Songs

Critiques

* Detailed critiques are done of participants’ songs in a supportive, constructive manner

Upcoming Events:

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6/29 - Nashville, TN - BMI Songwriters Workshop - How To Get Your First Cut / Critiques**Topics/Guest subject to change NEW SIGN-UP PROCEDURE _ READ BELOW

7/16 - 18, Nashville, TN - NSAI SongCamp, www.nashvillesongwriters.com 

7/20 – Nashville, TN - BMI Songwriters Workshop -Hit Lyric Analysis (Publisher Pitch)**Topics/Guest subject to change

7/28- 8/1 - Kauai Music Festival, www.kauaimusicfestival.com 

8/24 – Nashville, TN - BMI Songwriters Workshop - The Secrets of Successful Demos (Critiques)**Topics/Guest subject to change

9/22 - Nashville, TN - NSAI Songposium 1:30 - 3 PM - "Warning: Your Melodies Will Never Be the Same: A Melody Master Class with Jason Blume" www.nashvillesongwriters.com

9/23 - Nashville, TN - NSAI Songposium 1:30 - 3 PM - "How To Break Through on Music Row" www.nashvillesongwriters.com

9/24 - Nashville, TN - NSAI Songposium  1:30 - 3 PM - "Make Your Songs Jump Out of the Pack" www.nashvillesongwriters.com  

9/28 – Nashville, TN - BMI Songwriters Workshop - How to Publish—or Self Publish Your Songs (Critiques)**Topics/Guest subject to change

10/11 - 16 - TX Songwriters Cruise, www.txsongwriterscruise.com 

10/26 – Nashville, TN - BMI Songwriters Workshop - Writing Memorable Melodies: A Hands-On Workshop (Publisher Pitch)**Topics/Guest subject to change

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1/11– Nashville, TN - BMI Songwriters Workshop - Song Rodeo (In-Depth Critiques) (Critiques)**Topics/Guest subject to change

2/8 – Nashville, TN - BMI Songwriters Workshop - How to Get Your First Cut (Critiques)**Topics/Guest subject to change

3/8  – Nashville, TN - BMI Songwriters Workshop - Writing Hit Lyrics: A Hands-On Workshop (Publisher Pitch)**Topics/Guest subject to change

4/5 – Nashville, TN - BMI Songwriters Workshop -The Secrets of Successful Demos (Critiques)**Topics/Guest subject to change

5/10/2011 – Nashville, TN - BMI Songwriters Workshop - Creating Melodies Listeners Can’t Forget: A Hands-On Workshop (Publisher Pitch)

6/21- Nashville, TN - BMI Songwriters Workshop - Song Rodeo (In-Depth Critiques) (Critiques) **Topics/Guest subject to change

For additional information about upcoming events, or to schedule a songwriting workshop with Jason Blume in your area contact Neil Rice at Moondream Music (e-mail: JBSongdoc2@aol.com).