Our most popular seminar topic returns this year with a panel of entertainment directors including Vic Thomas of Summerfest, Bruce Sullivan of The State Fair, June Jarman of Bastille Days and Jazz In The Park, additional speakers TBA.

Date: Sunday, October 21st
Location: Cascio Interstate Music
13819 National Avenue in New Berlin
262-789-7600
Cost to attend seminar: FREE for WAMI members
$5 for non-members

Cost for CD Roulette: $10 for WAMI members
$15 for non-members

Schedule:
11:30-12:15 CD Roulette sign up and seminar registration
11:30-1:00 Appetizer buffet
12:30-2:15 CD Roulette
2:30-3:30 Festivals 101 panel of featured speakers
3:30 CD Roulette winners announced

PRIZES for CD ROULETTE:
* 1 paid Summerfest performance slot
* 1 paid State Fair performance slot
* 1 paid performance slot at either Bastille Days or Jazz in the Park

Mark your calendars!

April 22nd!
Vocal Workshop with Tamara Anderson
Author Jeff Murphy of Electra Records "Shoes" to Discuss “Birth of a Band”.
CD Roulette! - Buffet Lunch!

The 2007 Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Spring Seminar will be Sun., April 22, from noon to 4:00 p.m. at Long Wong's, 5230 W. Bluemound Rd. in Milwaukee.

The seminar is free to WAMI members and $5 for non-members. Participants will be eligible to win prizes in CD Roulette, learn vocal techniques from Tamara Anderson, hear industry stories from author Jeff Murphy, and enjoy a lunch buffet of Asian and American cuisine from 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

The popular WAMI CD Roulette competition returns to the seminar, giving the opportunity for bands to submit CDs for critique. Registration will be held from noon until 1:00 p.m., with the contest from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Winners, who must be present, will be announced at 4:00 p.m. The fee is $10 for members and $15 for non-members.

In CD Roulette, judges listen to 90 seconds of each track on randomly chosen bands’ CDs. The judges will represent different facets of the music industry, providing bands with various viewpoints. Judges will not know the identity of the performer or the name of the song. Judging will be based on originality for original songs, creative expression for cover songs, technical ability and overall impression. Based on the judges’ scores, three bands will receive prizes, with a top prize of a paid Summerfest performance spot and a 1/2 hr. vocal lesson with Tamara Anderson.

Guest speakers Anderson and Murphy’s presentation will begin at 3:00 p.m. A well-known vocal instructor, Anderson’s vocal workshop is designed for all levels, and she has worked with artists signed to major and independent labels, including Grammy Award nominees.
Murphy, of the band “Shoes” on Electra Records, will be discussing his new book "Birth of a Band, The Record Deal, and the Making of Present Tense,” explaining how he and his band got a major record deal and recorded a record in Europe.

CD Roulette Rules:
What is CD Roulette? Musicians submit one song for critique and scoring. A panel of experienced judges in the music industry will listen to 90 seconds of a song of your choice. Judges will not know the identity of the performer or the name of the song. If a judge is affiliated with a performer he/she will abstain from judging that entry and their points will be distributed between the remaining judges who will give positive advice and critique for your submission. The top two winners will win the stage slots (genre appropriate for the event). The third place winners will receive the gift of recording time! All genres are accepted. Judging will be based on originality for original songs, creative expression for cover songs, technical ability and overall impression for all.
CD Roulette sign-up: 1-2 p.m. First come, first served. Limit: First 17 submissions. No exceptions so please get there early!
Winners must be present at 5 p.m. for the announcement.
One song per act.
At least one member of each group must be present to submit. Agents/managers cannot submit for you.
Judges decisions are final.
In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined based on the overall impression score.

Description:

WAMI FALL SEMINAR & CD ROULETTE

Mark your calendars! The Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Fall Seminar will be held on Sunday, November 12th from 1-5 p.m.

Location: Landmark on the Lake, Penthouse Suite, 28th floor, 1660 N. Prospect Ave. Milwaukee.

Topic: FESTIVALS 101

Guest speakers:

• President of East Town Assn. Kate Borders (Bastille Days, Jazz in the Park)
• Louie Higgins, ACA Entertainment (Church Festivals and more)
• Vic Thomas - Summerfest
• David Silbaugh - Summerfest

Also returning: The ever popular CD Roulette!

Prizes:

• 1 paid Summerfest Stage Slot
• 1 paid Bastille Days Stage Slot
• 6 hrs recording time at Renwood Messenger Studios

We have an additonal prize for the top Jazz or Blues entry: 1 stage slot at 2007 Jazz in the Park!

Schedule:

• 1-2 p.m. - CD Roulette sign-up (Rules Available on WAMI website)
• 2-3:30 p.m. - CD Roulette
• 3:30-4 p.m. - Lunch provided by Chef Pat, Milwaukee's caterer to the stars!
• 4-5 p.m. - FESTIVALS 101
• 5 p.m. - Winners of the CD Roulette Announced - (winners must be present)

Cost:

Seminar is free to WAMI members (memberships available at the event).
$5 non-members.
CD Roulette is an additional $10 for WAMI members, $15 for non-members.

CD Roulette rules:

What is CD Roulette? Musicians submit one song for critique and scoring. A panel of experienced judges in the music industry will listen to 90 seconds of a song of your choice. Judges will not know the identity of the performer or the name of the song. If a judge is affiliated with a performer he/she will abstain from judging that entry and their points will be distributed between the remaining judges who will give positive advice and critique for your submission. The top two winners will win the stage slots (genre appropriate for the event). The third place winners will receive the gift of recording time! All genres are accepted. Judging will be based on originality for original songs, creative expression for cover songs, technical ability and overall impression for all.

CD Roulette sign-up: 1-2 p.m. First come, first served. Limit: First 17 submissions. No exceptions so please get there early!

Winners must be present at 5 p.m. for the announcement.

One song per act.

At least one member of each group must be present to submit. Agents/managers cannot submit for you.

Judges decisions are final.

In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined based on the overall impression score.

The spring seminar will be held on Sunday, May 21st at St. Joan Antida School (1341 North Cass Street, Milwaukee) from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free to WAMI members and $5 for non-members. Roulette registration begins at 11:30 a.m.. Roulette fee is $5 WAMI members, $10 non-members. Membership applications will be available at the seminar.

Roulette is limited to first 17 submissions. Covers and originals welcome to enter. Judges critique and score 90 seconds of your song based on originality, technical performance and overall impression. Prizes for 3 roulette winners: Summerfest stage slot, Male/Chick Singer Night at Caroline’s stage slot and 6 hrs. recording time at Renwood Messenger Studios.

Guest Speakers: Vocal Coach Tamara Anderson featuring Grammy Award winning vocal techniques. Breakout sessions by Jeff Taylor Studios (recording) and Michael Drake (songwriting). Buffet lunch by “Chef Pat”. Don’t miss this educational networking opportunity!

The 2006 Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Spring Seminar will be Sunday, May 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St. Joan Antida High School, 1341 N. Cass St. in Milwaukee.

The seminar is free to WAMI members and $5 for non-members, as participants will be eligible to win prizes in CD Roulette, learn vocal techniques from Tamara Anderson, and have lunch by Chef Pat’s Catering.

The topic for Anderson’s keynote speech, which will begin at 12:30 p.m., is “Grammy Award Winning Vocal Techniques,” a condensed version of the Progressive Singers Workshop that is designed for all levels — whether participants are professional singers, think they can’t sing, or are somewhere in the middle. A well-known vocal instructor and coach who works with numerous recording and touring artists on independent and major labels, Anderson has worked with both beginners and Grammy Award nominees.

A Breakout session on recording will also take place during the seminar by Jeff Taylor Studios.

The popular WAMI CD Roulette competition returns to the seminar, giving the opportunity for bands to submit CD's for critique.

“CD Roulette is a great way for bands to get instant feedback about their recordings,” said Deb Mikesch, WAMI president.

In CD Roulette, judges listen to 90 seconds of each track on randomly chosen bands’ CDs. The judges represent different facets of the music industry, providing bands with various viewpoints.

Based on the judges’ numerical scores, the top three bands earning the most points will receive prizes that include performances at Summerfest, Chick/Male Singer Night at Caroline’s Jazz Club and six hours recording with Renwood Messenger Recording Studios.