JAMES EVENT LIBRARY - RITA CAMPBELL
THAT SONG: IS IT KILLER OR FILLER?
Rita Campbell is a Platinum selling songwriter who has written and worked with superstars such as Cher, Michael McDonald, Kim, The Brand New Heavies, Steps, WestLife, Paul Weller, Billy Myers, StoneBridge, Toploader, Rui Da Silva, Bonnie Tyler, X Factor UK, X Factor USA, Britain’s Got Talent, America’s Got Talent and many, many more selling millions of records worldwide.
Rita has built her career by concentrating on what is relevant, effective and rewarding. Having a brilliant song is step one, but if nobody can hear that song then all that inspiration, effort and cost is for nothing.
Rita has built her career by concentrating on what is relevant, effective and rewarding. Having a brilliant song is step one, but if nobody can hear that song then all that inspiration, effort and cost is for nothing.
THE ART OF SONGWRITING
Creative Thinking
(Be a novelist NOT just an auto-biographer- it’s not always about you!).
Melody
(Exploring formulas, timing and movement - how changing just one note can be a deal breaker!).
Lyrics
(How to be creative & get inspired with a new perspective on rhyming and scanning).
Killer Hooks and Ear Worms
(What are they and can they write themselves? We take it back to basics).
Selling Songs and Selling You!
Recording, Vocals & Production
Are your songs A&R ready? Sourcing the right singer and producer.
She will take you through the process (and show you how to make that 'demo' a finished and slick contender for that brief with these tops tips of the trade!
How to make your song the best it can be
Let's look at arrangements!
Counter Melodies and Harmonies
The beauty and tricks of backing vocals.
www.ritacampbell.co.uk
Creative Thinking
(Be a novelist NOT just an auto-biographer- it’s not always about you!).
Melody
(Exploring formulas, timing and movement - how changing just one note can be a deal breaker!).
Lyrics
(How to be creative & get inspired with a new perspective on rhyming and scanning).
Killer Hooks and Ear Worms
(What are they and can they write themselves? We take it back to basics).
Selling Songs and Selling You!
Recording, Vocals & Production
Are your songs A&R ready? Sourcing the right singer and producer.
She will take you through the process (and show you how to make that 'demo' a finished and slick contender for that brief with these tops tips of the trade!
How to make your song the best it can be
Let's look at arrangements!
Counter Melodies and Harmonies
The beauty and tricks of backing vocals.
www.ritacampbell.co.uk
* These Masterclasses last for two hours with a ½ hour Q&A.
* Total cost is £300 each plus travel.
* Please note – accommodation & food should be provided where applicable.
* Total cost is £300 each plus travel.
* Please note – accommodation & food should be provided where applicable.
THE BUSINESS OF SONGS
Publishers – What can they do and what do they do?
Advantage or disadvantage? I look at the difference and how sometimes being
unpublished can open the door to a whole new world of Co-Writing.
Writing splits
I'll give you facts (how splits should be) and the honest truth on how splits can change once a cut is on the cards!
Points or money upfront?
Welcome to the new reality of streaming - I will break this down and tell you the best way to make money from your music.
Management & agents
Are they worth it and why?
Record deals
Who gets what? Who owns what? Am I being stitched up? How will I get paid? Who will collect my money? Recoupment?
The Co-Writer code
How to break through it and into the world of successful and established writing collaborators.
Protection and Collection
I've written and mastered the song, now what do I do? How do I register and collect royalties?
PRS, ASCAP, BMI, SACEM and others
Who are they and do I need to be a member?
PPL
What does it all mean and is it important?
Publishers – What can they do and what do they do?
Advantage or disadvantage? I look at the difference and how sometimes being
unpublished can open the door to a whole new world of Co-Writing.
Writing splits
I'll give you facts (how splits should be) and the honest truth on how splits can change once a cut is on the cards!
Points or money upfront?
Welcome to the new reality of streaming - I will break this down and tell you the best way to make money from your music.
Management & agents
Are they worth it and why?
Record deals
Who gets what? Who owns what? Am I being stitched up? How will I get paid? Who will collect my money? Recoupment?
The Co-Writer code
How to break through it and into the world of successful and established writing collaborators.
Protection and Collection
I've written and mastered the song, now what do I do? How do I register and collect royalties?
PRS, ASCAP, BMI, SACEM and others
Who are they and do I need to be a member?
PPL
What does it all mean and is it important?
