Songwriting Workshop Series with Tom Rhodes

SONGWRITING WORKSHOP SERIES with TOM RHODES
Tom’s music has been licensed for films, network TV and cable in the US and abroad. He has been featured for his songwriting and performance in Paste Magazine, Nerve.com and numerous other indie magazines.

Saturday, June 9th, 2012
at
OpenVoice Studios
2069a Mission Street, San Francisco

Workshop 1: The Absolute Basics
10:00 – 11:30

    No knowledge of music required

  • Learn basic song components and structure
  • Kickstart your creativity
  • Start turning your poetry into songs
  • Learn how to network with like-minded songwriters and musicians
  • And more!

Workshop 2: Brush up Your Songwriting Chops
12:00 – 1:30

  • Already a songwriter by need a little help?
  • Explore harmony, melody and structure
  • Move through writer’s block, find and develop the ‘universal story’
  • Song production, editing and promotion
  • Get yourself out there! Open mic etiquette and experience
  • And more!

Workshop 3: Polish Your Product
2:00 – 3:30

  • Already a performing songwriter but looking for a little feedback?
  • Bring a couple of your songs for specific discussion and critique
  • Grab your listener in 30 seconds
  • Discuss dynamics, expand or contract your idea
  • Chord charts
  • And more!

To register:
Email sam@openvoicestudios.com,br />
or call 415-69-6952

Space is limited
You must register by June 1, 2012

Become a Better Singer Workshop @ OpenVoice Saratoga Springs!

Open House @ OpenVoice Studios San Francisco!

Singing 101 – A 3 Part Workshop with Diana Domingo

"Singing 101": 3-Part Workshop Series with Diana Domingo

Our very own Diana Domingo is instructing a 3-Part Singing Workshop Series, entitled “Singing 101″, beginning this month at OpenVoice Studios.  The series was developed to take a singer, or aspiring singer, quickly, but comprehensively, through all of the basics of singing from breathing techniques to selecting and connecting with your music. The Series begins on April 14th with  “The Body is The Instrument” – a refresher course on breathing techniques and singing exercises and is followed on April 21st with “Maximizing Your Results” – an in-depth look at how to carve out practice time, develop goals and chart your progress. The last class on May 5th, “Finding Your Unique Voice”, will look at techniques to build confidence and creativity in your approach to music and performance. Each workshop is two hours and materials will be provided.

You can sign-up for one session for $35 or sign up for the entire series of three for $75 (reducing the price to $25/session)…Please see the attached flyer for more detailed information about each session. If you want More Information or to Reserve your Space and Sign-up, email Diana at centerforsong@gmail.com or contact her at 518-742-7417.

A Night of Singers, coming to Saratoga Wednesday the 21st!

Saratogians, please join us next Wednesday the 21st of March for a wonderful “Night of Singers”! OpenVoice Studios is excited for our upcoming concert at Gaffney’s Restaurant, featuring several students and teacher Diana Domingo, as well as other local musicians. There is no cover charge, the show starts at 7:30, and be sure to arrive early to get a good seat! We look forward to seeing you all there!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join us for A Night of Singers! with:

  • Kristen Renehan & Jim Mastrianni
  • Dana Farrell w/Zac Rossi
  • Greg Hopper w/special guests Lynn Bradley and Jeff Taylor

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

7:30-9:30pm

Gaffney’s, Saratoga Springs

Studio Warming Party & Open House – Saratoga Springs

Come Dance, Sing and Create…with Bloom: A Movement Space, Red Confetti Art Studio and OpenVoice Studios (formerly Sam Whitehouse Music) at their first-ever collaborative Open House!

What:

  • Meet and greet artists, dancers, vocalists & musicians.
  • Free twenty-five minute classes & performances.
  • Sing your favorite songs, either solo or with your family.
  • Free arts and crafts activities & demonstrations.
  • Various giveaways for free classes from each studio.
  • Yummy refreshments will be provided!

When:

Saturday, November 12th
1:00p.m. to 5:00p.m.

Where:

153 Regent Street
(Off of Regent and Spring St in Saratoga Springs)

Email:

PLEASE RSVP: rsvp153regent@gmail.com

San Francisco Open Studio Warming Party

Kevin & Daniel with OpenVoice Studios (formerly Sam Whitehouse Music) invite you to our open studio. We welcome you behind our doors for an exclusive look at our working space. This space houses a small artists collective curated by Kevin Hazlewood of House of Circumstance and Daniel Auger of House of Mannequin. We’ve just finished unpacking, stop by and warm us up with your creative energy. It’s the beginning of the beginning and we want to celebrate with you, our closest friends and acquaintances.

We produce and collaborate on a variety of mediums including short films, fashion design and production, screenprinting, photography, live performance, and vocal training and coaching.

Throughout the evening enjoy a display of mixed media featuring:

Photography and Illustrations.
Jackie Hancock Photography
Diego Gomez

Video Art.
Ajapopfilms
Bailey Greenwood

Jewelry Design.
Amy Lange

Live Music.
Sam Whitehouse Music

Curated.
Kevin Hazlewood
Daniel Auger

Join us from 6-10pm on Saturday, November 5th, 2011 for refreshments and viewing. Plus ones are welcome, for a larger number of guests please rsvp with Kevin, Daniel, or Sam.

Local Emerging Singer Showcase #6

Come support these local singers as they make their way onto the scene with styles ranging from indie rock to pop to musical theatre.

Performers:

  • Gabrielle Barakat
  • Shalyn Barakat
  • Sara Donnellan
  • Travis Northrup
  • Ana Polito
  • Isabella Taylor
  • Jeff Taylor
  • Jamie Verrillo

Caffe Lena
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 @ 7:30pm
Tickets $8

Local Emerging Singer Showcase #5

Come support local singers as they make their way onto the scene with styles ranging from indie rock to pop to musical theatre.

Performers:

  • Heather Bennett
  • Brant Bottum
  • Lynn Bradley
  • Julia Christopher
  • Jodi Frank
  • Julian Jastrzab
  • Twyla Nastasia
  • Rachel Phelps
  • Rachel Saulsbery
  • Laurie Zack

Caffe Lena
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 @ 7:30
Tickets $8