1/12/2013 - Garage Band Basics W/ Chad Fuquier

Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op/Lafayette

Presents:

Garage Band Basics

With Chad Fouquier

Saturday, January 12th, 2012 at 2pm

Garageband, by Apple, may be one of the lighter-weight (and let's not forget, lower priced) music creation tools on the market, but with a little practice and know-how, you can get great product from this beginner level software. For those who are uninitiated to the world of computer audio recording, Garageband is a great program for learning.
 
Garageband Basics workshop will focus on the fundamentals of working with Garageband for recording and songwriting. Topics will range from setup with audio and midi interfaces through the initial setup of your project working with real audio tracks and virtual instruments. This workshop will prepare participants for  a second Garageband Workshop to be held at a later date.

The Advanced Garage Band workshop will cover actual song creation from idea generation to to final product, a mixed down and mastered recording on a CD or digital format.
 
Teaching this class is UL at Lafayette Alumnus Chad Fouquier. He has worked as a promoter, musician, engineer and producer in the Lafayette area for the last 8 years. Most notably, he worked as a promoter at 307 Downtown, played with Keith Frank, and recent Grammy nominee Corey Ledet, and engineered recordings for both Keith Frank and Grammy winner Terrance Simien.

This workshop will take place at Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op/Lafayette, located at 203 Jefferson Street , Lafayette, LA

1/15/2013 - Creating in Reason w/ Danny Devillier

Tipitina’s Music Office Co-Op/Lafayette 

Presents: 

Creating in Reason 

with Danny Devillier

Tuesday January 15th, 6PM

 

Reason, by Propellerhead Software, is one of the most powerful tools being used by musicians to write and create music on computers. Devillier is one of Acadiana’s most talented and innovative composers as well as a professional musician with years of experience. Because it provides instant feedback for edits and acoustic simulation, Reason is a big part of Devillier's process of experimentation in composition.

Devillier has created a workshop especially tailored to teaching you how to use and make better use your Music Office Co-op’s version of Reason. Devillier will guide participants through the basic components of the software up to building tracks and adding effects. He’ll then share some of his expertise when it comes to tweaking and exploring the multitude of possibilities for enriching your music or composition using this powerful software application and the tools available to you here at the Co-Op. 

This workshop will take place at Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op/Lafayette, located at 203 Jefferson Street , Lafayette, LA

After you read his bio below, you will not want to miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the best musicians and teachers our community has to offer.


Danny Devillier received a Masterʼs degree in music theory and composition from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 1998 and has worked as a professional musician and educator for the past 14 years in Lafayette and New Orleans. He has shared the stage with some of the regions most well-known musicians including Terrance Simien, Michael Doucet, David Egan, Mem Shannon, Theresa Andersson, Bonsoir Catin, and Anders Osbourne performing all over the United States and overseas. He has taught children and young adults of all ages in and around the community of Lafayette through his continuing involvement in music education. His arrangements and compositions
include works for marching band, orchestra, percussion ensemble, dance, theater, and other mixed media, and have been performed by the Acadiana Symphony, U. L. Lafayetteʼs wind ensemble, percussion ensemble, orchestra, and dance and theater departments, the Dayton Symphony Orchestra, as well as numerous area high school marching bands. In 2010 he received the award for Best Composition at the Acadiana Film Festival. He is currently an adjunct instructor of percussion in the Performing Arts department at U.L. Lafayette, adjunct music instructor at Southwest Louisiana Community College, and teaches drums, piano, and composition at the Acadiana School of the Arts in Lafayette. He currently plays drums with the Cajun bands Bonsoir Catin and Balfa Toujours, plays drums and violin in the electro-rock band Fights!, and
performs as a multi-instrumentalist with his own duo called DND and the Mystery 3. His current commission for computer and wind ensemble is called “The Bright Wild Places Where Boom Bands Are Playing” and will be premiered in March 2013 during the University of Louisiana Lafayetteʼs annual S.P.A.R.K. festival.

Tour of Your Music Office Co-Op. (Part 1)

Hello friends!

Here's a little photo tour of Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op/Lafayette. We are located upstairs on the corner of Jefferson and Cypress so come check out your Music Office Co-Op in person. 

Look for our new sign!

This is just a little taste of what's included in a membership here at the Co-Op:

Open up the windows and get some fresh air in your meeting. 

Meeting Space:

Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op/Lafayette offers several comfortable meeting areas perfect for ironing out the details of an upcoming collaborative project. Meeting space comes equipped with Internet connectivity for as many as can float on our wireless cloud and up to 8 people on wired connection. This particular meeting space is a corner office also comes with a view for cloud watching if the meeting goes on too long.

Internet!

We've got a fast fiber connection and we serve it up via Wi-Fi and hard wire in every room and at every station. With your own laptop you can Come check your emails or tweet to your fans using our cloud, or plug in to one of our open Ethernet terminals and upload show photos to Facebook or your entire website. 

Office Equipment:

  Need a fax machine or a copier? Maybe a paper cutter? We got you covered. Office is in our name, after all.

So head to beautiful Downtown Lafayette and visit your Music Office Co-Op. We are open Tuesday - Thursday from Noon - 8pm  and Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm.

To be continued...

Check back next week to see some of our production equipment and computers. 

What is Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op/Lafayette? (Update 11/28/2012)

Hello friends!

We are very excited to share an update about your Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op in Lafayette!

The Co-Op is available to musicians and digital media artists for ONLY $10/month. Check out www.musicofficecoop.com for more information about the program and sign up by clicking Membership Sign-Up.

Members have access to Windows PCs with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, Macintosh computers with Pro Tools, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Garageband and Reason, high-speed Internet, plus phones, fax, scanners, printers, and other office equipment. In addition the Co-Op provides an array of educational and training resources, access to pro bono legal services, and referrals to a host of other services, programs and opportunities.

Beginning Tuesday December 4th, your local Music Office Co-Op will be open Tuesday - Thursday Noon-8pm, Fri and Sat 9am-5pm. We hope these hours will give you more opportunities to come to the Co-Op to create and promote your work, even if you currently keep a day job to support your work. If you don't want to wait until then, our current hours are M-F 10am-6pm.

Please come by, visit, and become a member!! And check out the links to the right to sign up for our email Newsletter for updates.

Matt Roberts - Your Music Office Co-Op Manager

p: 337.534.0951
f: 337.534.0847
e: lafayette at tipitinas dot com

www.musicofficecoop.com

www.tipitinaslafayette.blogspot.com

@tipscoop

www.facebook.com/TipitinasCoOpLafayette

Workshop:: Caroline Helm discusses BAND DYNAMICS 06.20.12

Whoever said being in a band was easy just didn't know the truth. It's a lot like every other important relationship in life with power struggles, emotional needs, etc. etc. etc.

These are common challenges that every band faces at one point or another, and this workshop aims to help band members and future band members to gain insight about band dynamics to maximize their success.

Caroline Helm, LCSW, is a therapist by day and musician by night. Her successful band The Figs was an awakening for her and the inspiration for this workshop. She continues to play music around town and is the force behind the semi-annual Nue Moon Revues.

November 11 - Songwriters Workshop presented by the Grammy Foundation

Please join us Thursday November 11 for a songwriters workshop presented by the Grammy Foundation. The workshop will take place from 6:00pm - 8:00 pm and refreshments will be provided.

Casting Call - Want to be in a film?

"Casting Call! Seeking all locals ages 18-35

Sat 14th-Sun 15th

@ Tipitina's in Lafayette

Corner of Johnston Street and E. Vermillion

1PM-4:30PM

510 Johnston St.

April Showers will bring you to the Co-Op...

Wed, March 31, 5:30 - Final Cut Pro 202 with David Webber
Final Cut Pro is the industry standard software for editing video. Learn methods to create great projects in simple ways that make sense in FCP. David Webber follows up his FCP 101 with this class, going over his secrets & techniques for editing in Final Cut Pro. He’s even going to assign (optional) homework where you can come in and edit with some stock footage and send him your final project! Boy, this guy is good. 5:30pm @ the Co-Op.

This year, April showers are bringing back the Tipitina’s/Valcour Song Contest!
During the month of April, Co-Op members have THREE hours to record a song and submit it to Rachel, who in turn will turn all of the songs into Lucius, Joel & Phillip over at Valcour records. They will then select ONE song (it’s hard!) to receive $200 cash, a year membership to the Co-Op, and Artist of the Month over at Valcourrecords.com!!!! WHAT?! I know. And they are looking for ALL GENRES! Click here to get all the info. Must be a Co-Op member from Acadiana to enter.

Wed, April 7, 5:30p How to record an awesome song in Pro Tools by Chase Dugas
Chase Dugas has been in the audio business for 12 yrs doing everything from running sound for live bands (Third Eye Blind, Josh Kelley, Dave Mathews, and Spank the Monkey, just to name a few) to building and repairing audio gear. With the song contest on everyone’s mind, Chase will be here next week to teach us how to record a killer song in pro tools with only 3 hours at the helm! It will be a fast based class going over the basics of using Pro Tools, what kind of mic’s to use, frequencies, and lots else. Come with questions and maybe even with some coffee in your belly!

Tipitina's/Valcour Records Song Contest!!

We are excited about the second Tipitina's/Valcour Records Song Contest that will take place during the month of April 2010!!

The way it works is that Co-Op members have three hours to come in and record one song. It can be a band, your solo project, you can have your own engineer that you bring in or do it all yourself. Rap, indie, folk, whatever you make we want you to record it!
Then the men over at Valcour will listen to all the entries and pick ONE recording (talk about a hard job!) to win $200, artist of the month on ValcourRecords.com, and a year membership to the Co-Op!!

And don't think you need a lot of bells and whistles to win. Just make a quality recording of your best song. You can read about last year's winner, Christine Peirce, here! She did the whole thing by herself in one sitting, it's awesome and we can't wait to hear what else is out there!!

Feel free to call the office or send in an e-mail to book your time for the month of July!

Here's the rules & guidelines:


All entries must be recorded at the Tipitina’s Music Office Co-Op (at 510 Johnston Street) in Lafayette during the month of April 2010.


Participating artists and bands must consider their home base to be within the 22 parishes of Acadiana (and must provide a mailing address in Acadiana).*


All entries must consist of original material.


Only one entry per Artist or band (if two different bands share one member, that is fine, but different bands cannot contain two or more of the same members).


All entries must be recorded and mixed from start to finish during a single three hour recording session (it is fine to use songs previously written and worked on, but all recording music take place during the three hour session).


Song entries must be between two and four minutes in duration.


Entries will be judged by the partners at Valcour Records, LLC; criteria will include, but are not limited to: songwriting, instrumentation, vocals, creativity, performance quality, production quality, and likability.


Checks will be made out to a single recipient indicated at the time of entry, and any distribution among participants thereafter will be solely the responsibility of the artist.


Participants under 18 years of age must provide the name of a parent or legal guardian to accept financial winnings on their behalf.


All genres of music are welcome and variety is encouraged.


Contest rules are subject to change without notification.


*Acadia | Allen | Ascension | Assumption | Avoyelles | Beauregard | Bienville |
Bossier | Caddo | Calcasieu | Caldwell | Cameron | Catahoula | Claiborne |
Concordia | De Soto | East Baton Rouge | East Carroll | East Feliciana |
Evangeline | Franklin | Grant | Iberia | Iberville | Jackson | Jefferson |
Jefferson Davis | La Salle | Lafayette | Lafourche | Lincoln | Livingston |
Madison | Morehouse | Natchitoches | Orleans | Ouachita | Plaquemines |
Pointe Coupee | Rapides | Red River | Richland | Sabine | St. Bernard |
St. Charles | St. Helena | St. James | St. John the Baptist | St. Landry |
St. Martin | St. Mary | St. Tammany | Tangipahoa | Tensas | Terrebonne |
Union | Vermilion | Vernon | Washington | Webster | West Baton Rouge |
West Carroll | West Feliciana | Winn

It's March!

I know I am always saying that what I have to say is important, but it’s really how I feel! Of course!

So read over this table of contents, decide what’s relevantly important to you, and scroll down for the details.

Just a reminder the March survey is going on, if
you come into the Co-Op prepare to spend a couple minutes with Rachel answering some questions about who you are and your finances over the last two years to collect info needed to secure our funding.

Table of Contents
-Thank you to YOU
-Thank you to Show & Tell Productions
-New Equipment is in!!!
-Valcour/Tip’s song contest returns!
-March Workshops: Grants & Final Cut Pro 202



Thank you to YOU
First off, thank you to those members who helped put on the fundraisers we had a couple weeks ago. We were able to raise some money for our Co-Op and also let more people know about who we are and what we do! But a very special and loud thanks to those of you who came out and donated to help us continue the work we do.

Thank you to Show & Tell Productions
And a big warm thank you to Paul over at Show & Tell Productions for donating not one, not two, not three, but FOUR awesome brand new guitars. We now have two electrics and two acoustic-electrics for your recording pleasure and are so thankful to Paul. If you ever need live sound for an event, give that man a ring!

New Equipment is in!!!
YES! THAT’S RIGHT!
We now have a brand spanking new 27” imac with the latest Pro Tools LE & Final Cut Pro Suite 3!! I AM SO EXCITED! Just give me a day to do some rearranging before you all start running in. Thanks to the Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation for providing us with a grant to get the new equipment.

Valcour/Tip’s song contest returns!
That’s right! Valcour Records and the Tipitina’s Music Office Co-Op are teaming up again with the Song Contest! For the month of April, come into the Co-Op and do the best recording you can in only 3 hours! At the end of the month, I’ll send them all off to the guys over in Eunice & they’ll pick their favorite (it’s hard to do!) and the winner will receive a spotlight as Artist of the Month on the Valcour Records website, $200 cash, and a year membership to the Co-Op! Details are forthcoming, but if you just can’t wait contact me and I’ll fill you in.


March Workshops: Grants & Final Cut Pro 202
We’ve got two great workshops this month, check em out!

Thurs, March 18th, 5:30 – Gwen Richard presents: Grants
Grants are one of the keys to making money as an artist, but it can be hard to wrap your finger around which ones are right for you and just how to write them. Gwen works with the grants over at the Acadiana Center for the Arts and will be giving a presentation to help you know about grants that are available and the best way to get them.

Wed, March 31st 5:30 – Final Cut Pro 202 with David Webber
Final Cut Pro is the industry standard for editing video. David taught FCP 101 recently, and for those of you who already know how to start your own project but need a boost in your ways of editing, etc, in FCP 202 we will learn ways of creating great projects in simple ways that make sense. There may even be pre-class homework, but I’ll let you know before hand if so. The way David Webber teaches, you feel like he could teach you to sit on the beach in cool, dark sunglasses drinking your favorite beverage out of a coconut. He’s that good at empowering you.


*Photos, top to bottom: Christine Peirce; Bonsoir, Catin; Russell Cormier. Thanks to them as well as Marty Christian, Andy Cornett, D'Jalma Garnier, & Joe Hall for helping with the benefits!

Build Your Own Tube Amp Workshop Details!

Date: April 12, 13, and 15

Time: 6-8PM

Registration deadline: March 15

Non-refundable deposit due by deadline: $350, mailed to the following address

872 Highway 758

Eunice, LA 70535

The deposit includes:

Pre-drilled chassis

Mains Transformer

Output Transformer

Tubes (4: 1-12AX7, 2-6V6, 1-GZ34)

Tube Sockets (4)

Wire

Jacks (2)

Pilot lamp

Power Switch

Capacitors

Resistors

Potentiometers (2)

Power Cord

Fuse and Fuse Holder

Schematic

Note that the neither the cabinet nor the speaker is included in the deposit.

Circuit description: 15W Class A tube amp with Volume and Tone control. The preamp will consist of a single 12AX7 and the output section will be made up of two 6V6 tubes in parallel.

Each person is required to bring the following:

25-35W Soldering iron

Silver Bearing Solder (ie. Radio Shack) no exceptions

Small Sponge

Small Wire Snips

Wire Strippers

Thanks!

March Survey: Mandatory!

Dear Co-Op Member:

As in the past, your Music Office Co-Op will be conducting an Economic Impact Study during the month of March 2010.

This Economic Impact Study is your Co-Op's most effective marketing and fundraising tool. Because of the Study your Co-Op has been able to grow into a statewide network of offices, and secure State funding. To see the most recent Study, follow this link:
http://tipitinasfoundation.org/_data/global/images/economic_impact_2009_V05.zip

Your Music Office Co-Op is a workforce development program, so the Study asks some very specific, and personal, questions about earnings and revenue sources. We collect this information in a private, closed-door interview that takes five minutes or less. For accuracy, and your ease of use, the Co-Op manager will explain the questions and enter your answers directly into an online database; no paper copies are created. Co-Op managers are under strict non-disclosure orders; they may not reveal any part of your information to anyone, including me. The survey is designed so there is no way to identify you; no names, no addresses, and no other identifying information is collected.

Unlike previous years, participation in the study is now mandatory for Co-Op membership. If you use the Co-Op in March, you must participate in the survey. It's that important.

Please be prepared to answer the following questions as accurately as possible:
- What was your total annual income, from all sources, during 2009 and 2008?
- What was your income from music/media activities during 2009 and 2008?
- How many gigs did you do during 2009 and 2008?
- What were your average earnings per gig?
- What are the sources, and rough percentages, of your music/media income streams (gigs, teaching, CD sales, tech work, etc.)?

To ensure accuracy, please look over - or bring along - your last two federal income tax returns, your calendar or schedule for '08 and '09, Quicken/QuickBooks, ledger, bank statements, or other applicable music/media business financial records. If such materials are unavailable, please try to recollect and reconstruct as accurately as possible. We ask that you be ready to do the survey upon your first Co-Op usage in the month of March.

Feel free to consult with your Co-Op manager, or call/email me directly, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the Study. Thank you in advance for your participation in the Economic Impact Study, and in your Music Office Co-Op. With your help we can continue to serve Louisiana artists, and help you make more money.


Best regards,
Todd Souvignier
Co-Op Director
Tipitina's Foundation, Inc.
4040 Tulane Avenue #6000, New Orleans LA 70119
todd@tipitinas.com
(504) 669-4406

February means Quality AND Quantity.

February may be the shortest month, but it won't keep us from cramming more things into it!! We have three great workshops and two fundraisers this month. We really need your help financially, so please check out the opportunities to help out below.

Wed, Feb 3rd 5:30 Managing and Booking Bands with Johnny Palazzotto and Lisa Stafford
I’m not going to candy coat this: it’s hard work to book shows and it’s hard work to manage a band. But you can do it! Whether it be your own career or someone else’s, Lisa and Johnny have countless years under their belts working in the music industry and will spend the time to pass their knowledge on to you. Lisa Stafford has worked at Festival International booking the bands for as long as I can remember and manages all sorts of bands from Cedric Watson to Feufollet. Johnny Palazzotto is a forty year veteran of the regional, national and international entertainment industry, has been instrumental in making the rest of the world aware of numerous Louisiana artists, and is making the trek from Baton Rouge just to co-present this workshop!

Wed, Feb 10th 5:30 Intro Final Cut Pro with David Webber
David Webber is a teacher among teachers, and will join us this night to go over the basics of using Final Cut Pro. If you are interested in video editing and want to learn how to go more pro, or if you’re already pro looking for a refresher, join David’s journey into the wide ocean that is Final Cut Pro.

Thurs, Feb 25th 5:30 Inside Tube Amps with Joel Savoy
Beginner tube amp safety, repair and modification. We'll talk about how to safely work on your own amp and the basic principles of tube audio circuits, including reading schematics. Joel will discuss some common problems and general troubleshooting techniques as well.
Joel is a musician among musicians and turns out he’s an amp-builder among amp-builders, too. If anyone would be interested in a 3-class course on building your own 10W Class A tube amp, please email Joel Savoy at joel@valcourrecords.com. Price is $350 per person, all parts (except speaker and cabinet) supplied. Some tools required.

Feb 26th-28th – Support your Co-Op through Barnes & Noble purchases!
We will have some Co-Op members doing an in-store, & meanwhile if you buy some books and tell your cashier you want to support the Tipitina’s Co-Op, a portion of your purchases will go towards the Co-Op all weekend!

Feb 27th – Bonsoir Catin & Art Opening at Café Des Amis Co-Op fundraiser!!
We will be Café Des Amis’ non-profit of choice during their next Art Opening by the sisters Norma Thompson & Gerta Kilchrist! Spend your evening with their irresistible food and the sweet sounds of Bonsoir Catin, and leave some money behind to support what we are doing here at the Co-Op! If you’ve eaten there before, you know I’m serious when I say I’m already hungry.

January...February...My time flies by!

With the holidays it’s been quiet here at the Co-Op, but now that it’s all over…we’re the warmest place to fill your new year’s resolution of getting things done. Come record an album or edit a movie!

Thanks to Ben Balser who did a special podcast about the Lafayette Co-Op last week! Send it on to people you think may be interested in learning more about what we do here!

Since Feb is almost here (woah!) and with it comes Mardi Gras, I’m just gonna spill the beans for the workshops over the next 6 weeks. If there was something in 2009 that you know you want us to do again, send me an email and I’ll do my best to bring it back. Please note the Co-Op will have special hours (9a-5p) on Thurs, Feb 25th because of the all day workshop that day!

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Upcoming Events:

Tues, Jan 19th 6pmSHARP - Video Codecs with Kris Wotipka -->AT AOC!<-- NEXT WEEK!
Tues, Jan 26th 5:30 - The Art of Creative Merch with Jillian Johnson
Wed, Feb 3rd 5:30 - Managing and Booking Bands with Johnny Palazzotto and Lisa Stafford
Wed, Feb 10th 5:30 - Intro Final Cut Pro with David Webber
Thurs, Feb 25th 9am-5pm (CANCELED!) - Compositing And Mattes with Ben Balser
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"Read More" for workshop descriptions!

Tues, Jan 19th - 6pmSHARP Video Codecs with Kris Wotipka -->AT AOC!<-- Codecs are the evil little letters and numbers that loom over your head and mine. Every video you take has some sort of video encoding that can make or break the happiness of your editing process. Kris one of those experts in most every technology and has the rare brain for retaining codec information. Join him as he explains how they work and the who-what-whens of using them. This class will happen AT AOC AND DOORS CLOSE AT 6 PM!!! No late comers. 124 East Main Street (ACFM entrance) two blocks from the Co-Op. You must either be a member of AOC or a current paid member of the Co-Op to attend, OR you can pay a $25 registration fee in advance. A little confusing, so contact me if you have questions. Tues, Jan 26th 5:30 The Art of Creative Merch with Jillian Johnson
Jillian Johnson, Merchandising Tsar, will go talk about the importance of having merch, how to go from idea to product, and being creative with it. Whether it be Valentine’s with your artwork, postcards for your band, or even just buttons, there are simple ways to create more merch and more money for yourself. Jillian’s posters cover our walls here, and you can see her fingerprints on the merch of everything she’s involved with, from Blackpot Festival’s oodles of items to band merch for her own projects. Jillian’s aesthetic and creative visions go way beyond craft, or art, or marketing.

Wed, Feb 3rd 5:30 Managing and Booking Bands with Johnny Palazzotto and Lisa Stafford
I’m not going to candy coat this: it’s hard work to book shows and it’s hard work to manage a band. But you can do it! Whether it be your own career or someone else’s, Lisa and Johnny have countless years under their belts working in the music industry and will spend the time to pass their knowledge on to you. Lisa Stafford has worked at Festival International booking the bands for as long as I can remember and manages all sorts of bands from Cedric Watson to Feufollet. Johnny Palazzotto is a forty year veteran of the regional, national and international entertainment industry, has been instrumental in making the rest of the world aware of numerous Louisiana artists, and is making the trek from Baton Rouge just to co-present this workshop!

Wed, Feb 10th 5:30 Intro Final Cut Pro with David Webber
David Webber is a teacher among teachers, and will join us this night to go over the basics of using Final Cut Pro. If you are interested in video editing and want to learn how to go more pro, or if you’re already pro looking for a refresher, join David’s journey into the wide ocean that is Final Cut Pro.

Thurs, Feb 25th 9am-5pm (CANCELED!) Compositing And Mattes with Ben Balser
This one day free seminar will show students the tools and technique to build effective video composites and mattes using Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Mocha For FCP. Topics will include Composite Modes, Chorma Keying, stock & custom mattes, keyframe basics, image stabilization, and tracking. This will be one full, very intensive day of valuable information that can help develop your work and skills to a new level. A Consultant, Educator, Author, Composer, Ben Balser is a truly multifaceted individual blazing new territory for the local industry. Among his many achievements he founded the South Louisiana Final Cut Pro Users Group, Event DV’s “Cut Lines”, New Orleans Video Access Center’s AATC program, and brings nationally renowned personalities to southeast Louisiana.

Women in Circuit Bending

And don’t forget! We have two more workshops this year, one is next week!

Tues, Dec 1st, 5:30pm NEXT WEEK
Cynthia Simien teaches Women In Music

Wed, Dec 9th, 5:30
David Webber teaches Circuit Bending 101





Tues, Dec 1st, 5:30pm NEXT WEEK
Cynthia Simien teaches Women In Music

Time Magazine and Maria Shriver recently conducted an extensive study about the State of the American Woman and determined that for the first time in our history women make up the majority of the work force in this country. Learn about the opportunities the music industry holds for women, why women are generally good in business and how we are unique in our approach that makes us an asset to the music industry.

Cynthia Simien’s accomplishments are impressive to say the least, but here’s a go at at: An agent, manager, booker, event promoter and publicist for music events and artists, Cynthia has established several music businesses. She has been on Grammy boards since 04 and in April
2007 was elected National Trustee by The Recording Academy (Grammys) and reelected in 2009 for a second consecutive term. She is the first from Louisiana to hold this position and the first female Trustee elected by our Memphis Chapter since it was established 35 years ago. Cynthia is one of 11 women out of a total of 41 National Recording Academy Trustees
and was instrumental in creating the Cajun/Zydeco Grammy category. In
2007 she was appointed by Governor Kathleen Blanco to be on the newly formed Louisiana Music Commission and reappointed again by Governor Jindal.



Wed, Dec 9th, 5:30
David Webber teaches Circuit Bending 101: The Art of the Creative Short Circuit

This circuit bending presentation will consist of a lecture and then a live circuit bending demonstration. No prior knowledge or experience necessary. If you are interested in this, I really think you should come. Here’s the wikipedia entry for those really curious, but the idea is that you alter the circuits of electronic devices, like a kid’s toy, to create new, interesting sounds. It’s pretty nerdy and experimental, but reallllly cool. Check out David’s art, too. Also, David says that if it goes well enough he wants to do a follow up class of just hands on circuit bending. So show him you care!

David Webber is an Assistant Professor of Media Art at University of Louisiana at Lafayette and is builder of electronic musical instruments.

And It's Been One Year.

Friends, musicians, artists, parents, wives, sons….

Today marks one year that the Tipitina’s Music Office Co-Op has been open in Lafayette, and I would like to say a personal THANK YOU to all of you who have made it a really amazing year. We have exceeded all expectations, and with over 200 members, your gracious donations, unspeakably giving volunteers, and the general community spirit of our community, it is no wonder.

With that, of course, I have to say that we need your continued support to keep providing these much needed resources. Please consider choosing us when thinking about who to give your tax deductible (501c3) donations to this holiday season whether it be as a gift to your family or in the name of your love for local arts & music. If you would like to give us physical gifts, please contact me and I can rattle off a whole slew of things that would enhance the Co-Op, from headphone splitters to sound proofing materials to mac computers.

Again, THANK YOU to you, our gracious, loving community for all of your support.

Come by sometime and let me tell you in person!

Lighting for Film Encore!

On Tuesday, Nov 17^th, 5:30-7 ALLISON BOHL is doing her in-demand “Lighting for Film with what you can buy at your local hardware store”

So many of you missed it and pleaded for an encore, I forgot to film it, everyone who went loved it, so what the heck, it’s here again! Come out and listen to Allison’s thoughts and ideas and realities and experiences about lighting on a low budget. I won’t give away her secrets now, but it’s a cool class to take, and can apply to photography as well. For those who haven't seen her Reel yet, check it out below!

We only have a few classes left in the rest of the year 'cause I know everyone's calendars are getting a little busier this time of year. Keep your eyes out for more info on Cynthia Simien's class on 'Women In Music' Dec 1st, and David Webber's 'Circuit Bending' Dec 8th!

ALLISON BOHL REEL from Allison Bohl on Vimeo.

Last week Herman Fuselier (The Times, The Advertiser, OffBeat) and Dege Legg (the Independent) led a workshop on how to get press. Herman wrote an article about it that was in the Advertiser on Friday. His tips are below ("read more"), but you can see the whole article here.

• What makes your music unique? Why should anyone listen? Sell your music to the writer or editor, but be realistic and be brief. You think your band's first CD is funkier than anything ever put out by James Brown. But it's probably not.
  Be original, which is a hard sell to a public stuck on Brown Eyed Girl and The Back Door. But no artist became a legend by playing other people's songs.

• Is your music really ready for prime time? Technology allows anyone to record a CD in a back bedroom. But it shouldn't look and sound like it was produced in your bedroom. I've received many CDs with distorted sound, misspelled words and blurry pictures. Your presentation says how serious you are about your craft.

• Have some patience. With so many bands, so many CDs and so little space to publish it all, it may take weeks or months to publicize your music. Frankly, some music may not get in at all.

• Get listed in the entertainment calendar or music listings. It only takes a phone call or e-mail to get your band's gig listed in the calendar. It's free, yet it's amazing how many bands don't participate or wait for someone else to do it for them.
  Thousands of readers plan their weekends around these listings. But they can't go to your gigs if they don't know about them. Band listings are one of the easiest, quickest ways to get publicity. Did I mention they're free?

• Join the online social networks. As much as it hurts me as a print guy to suggest another medium, I must say you might as well not have a band and music event if you don't have a presence on MySpace or Facebook.
  Facebook has 200 million users. An estimated 100 million check their accounts at least once a day. Thousands of them live here and could be hearing your music. They're not if you're not online.

• Do your best and never stop. Your break will take months, perhaps years. You'll give away more CDs than you sell. But when you give your all and refuse to quit, people will talk about you. You'll get good gigs. You'll get more press coverage than you ever imagined. Just never give up.

But Still You Gotta Learn

So it's October. I know, I know. Lots of festivals, lots of good weather, lots of outdoors time. But hey, you gotta stay sharp! Keep learning! We've got a great month of workshops ahead. "Read More" for full descriptions.

Tues 6^th 5:30-7 Tony Daigle will do Advanced Pro Tools
Wed 14^th 5:30-7 Dege Legg, Herman Fuselier, and Cody Daigle will have a discussion on getting printed press
Thurs 15^th 6:00-7 Yahfu will lead a workshop on Slam Poetry
Tues 20^th Downtown T-Shirts’ Tom Brown will do Silk-Screening
Tues 27^th 5:30-7 Kody Chamberlain will teach Storyboarding

(image by Kody Chamberlain)

Tues, Oct. 6^th, 5:30-7

Some people call him Tony, some people call him Mr. Daigle. And still, some people just call him "good." Come and hang out while Tony Daigle teaches his Advanced Pro Tools class. This class will be for those of you who already know how to use Pro Tools and are looking for some more advanced tips n tricks.

Wed, Oct 14^th, 5:30-7
So you have a gig in town, your first art show is up, AND you are going on tour. Let's face it, you wanna get some press. But who do you send it to, what do you send, and when? Look no further! Cody Daigle (The Times, The Advertiser); Dege Legg (The Independent), & Herman Fuselier (The Times, The Advertiser, OffBeat, more?) will have a discussion then Q&A on how to go about getting press.

Thurs, Oct 15^th, 6-7pm
They say everyone's a poet, and this might be our time to find out. Yahfu, local Slam Poet extraordinaire, will lead a workshop on Slam Poetry--some history, how to do it, and info on our own blossoming Slam Poetry scene here in Lafayette.

Tues, Oct. 20^th, time TBA
Tom Brown is going to help us all learn to customize our own shirts, bags, coozies, shoes LP covers... you name it. His Silk-Screening workshop is the first of a new series on how to make your own merch. We will learn what the basics are to make your own screens and print up large quantities of the image of your dreams. It's recommended you wear appropriate clothes as inks and chemicals may be around. Tom's been in this business for years and started out with his own little DIY operation. His shop, Downtown T-Shirts, is just 2 blocks away from the Co-Op at Lee and Vermilion.

Tues, Oct. 27^th, 5:30-7
Hold the phone--Storyboarding taught by visual artist Kody Chamberlain--really? From Scorsese to Disney, storyboarding has earned a reputation as being a vital part of the filmmaking process. But what if you can't draw and your budget doesn't have room for an artist? Kody will reveal a variety of NO-COST techniques to supercharge your creativity and productivity with storyboarding. Little to no drawing skills required!
His bio is too long to list here, but, with all respect to Kody, here's the Proper Nouns to give you an idea of his scope and talent: Paramount, Landscape, Universal Pictures, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Image Comics, Harper Collins, BOOM! Studios, IDW Publishing, TOPPS' Indiana Jones Heritage Series, 'MySpace Artist of the Month', MacWorld, and--yes--country singer Trace Adkins. Kody is a man about Lafayette and whose studio, again, is mere blocks from the Co-Op.

This is a new month, with new things to think about.

Here is the table of contents of our latest offerings! More info on the events after the break.

Wed, 9th 6-7pm Wayne Curtis goes over Basic Acoustic Guitar Repair (bring your guitar!)
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Tues, 15th 6-7pm Missy Dupreast teaches Live Sound
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Wed, 23rd 10am-noon a hearing conservation workshop at UL
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Wed, 23rd 5:30-7pm Allison Bohl presents Lighting For Film...with what you can buy at a hardware store
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Wed, 30th 6-7pm Brian Richard will talk about Digital Photography (bring your camera!)

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Wed, 9th 6-7pm Wayne Curtis goes over Basic Acoustic Guitar Repair (bring your guitar!)
Wayne taught the electric guitar repair class last month, three people brought guitars, some unplayable, and left with total jammers. It was really awesome! So if you have an acoustic that needs some TLC from a pro, bring it in next week and have Wayne teach us all what to do to make it sound the best it can. If we have time, he will be your guitar’s Registered Nurse for the night, too.

Tues, 15th 6-7pm Missy Dupreast teaches Live Sound
Missy teaches at the ULL music dept and decided it’s just not enough, so she’s gonna do something here, too! Missy will bring in a PA and mixer from Show & Tell Productions and show us how to set it up, use it, and if we are lucky how to wrap up cables. If you are interested in putting on your own shows, touring, or just want an intro into live sound, this is for you.

Wed, 23rd 10am-noon Dr. Willey, a really great music prof over at UL, has organized a hearing conservation workshop that is free and open to the public! Definitely worth checking out, will happen on UL campus. More info at www.music.louisiana.edu/hearing/

Wed, 23rd 5:30-7pm Allison Bohl presents Lighting For Film...with what you can buy at a hardware store
We all love Allison’s classes here at the Co-Op, and are excited for her encore lighting for film class. The last one focused on what you could do with expensive equipment you can rent, but this time Allison will talk about things you can buy down the street on an affordable budget to make professional lighting.

Wed, 30th 6-7pm Brian Richard will talk about Digital Photography (bring your camera!)
Brian is a man who wears many artistic hats, but his specialty by schooling is in photography. Just back from doing film work in Australia, Brian is going to talk about how to take the best photos with digital cameras. Feel free to bring yours in so he can specify what he talks about to the needs of those attending.

Want to learn Photoshop? Just a reminder we have a man who wants to help you learn! Local photographer Jason Cohen is available for one on one lessons with anyone interested in perfecting their image editing skills. Give me a buzz if you wanna make an appointment with him!