June 18-27, 2012 at New York University                    

Application deadline: April 16, 2012 (Closed)

Greenwich Village, New York City

Artistic Director, Phil Galdston, NYU Songwriter–in-Residence

Executive Producer, Ron Sadoff, Director of Film Scoring

Workshop Overview

An intensive seminar dedicated to the art of songwriting. Spearheaded by GRAMMY®-nominated songwriter Phil Galdston and featuring a faculty of acclaimed songwriters expert in a wide variety of musical genres, the workshop will provide in-depth master classes with prominent members of the music community, one-on-one sessions with faculty, detailed presentations on a wide variety of skills, tools, and strategies essential for working songwriters, and interviews with renowned practitioners of the art.

Workshop Program

A maximum of 15 participating songwriters will be accepted into the Songwriters Workshop. During the eight days of workshop sessions, they will hone their craft through:

• targeted songwriting assignments

• song analysis, collaborations

• demo recording technique

• daily professional and peer-to-peer critiques of their work in-progress.

To help participants develop their songs and grasp the essential principles of the production of demonstration recordings, top-tier studio musicians (a male and female singer, a guitarist, and keyboard player/programmer) will be on-call and NYU’s James Dolan Studio, a professional-quality multitrack digital and analog recording facilities will be available.

Integral aspects of the record business will be highlighted through roundtables and panels comprised of producers, engineers, record executives, and film music supervisors. Major industry organizations such as ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and the SCL will be present. 

The Workshop is also open to auditors, and while they will not participate, they will be able to attend all critiques, performances, events, and gatherings.

Housing/Meals

Check-in: Sunday, June 17. Check-out: Thursday, June 28. All participants will be housed in unadorned dormitory bedrooms in multi-bedroom suites.  Each suite typically has two or three bedrooms.  Each bedroom has two or three beds and is furnished with a bed, desk, dresser and closet/wardrobe for each guest. If a resident is assigned to a single bedroom, he or she will not be assigned a roommate in their bedroom.   Each individual suite has a bathroom shared by all occupants of the suite.  There are no kitchens in our facilities used for short-term housing.   NYU Summer Housing does not provide in-room telephone, television, or internet connectivity to short-term guests. Linens are provided; guests should bring their own towels.  Click here for more specific housing information.

Applications

The Workshop is open to songwriters who demonstrate a strong sensibility for the art and craft of song.

Please submit three songs [via CD and/or lead sheets]; signed statement of authorship; a one-page resume; $50.00 US application fee payable at end of online application here_.

Space is limited and participants are encourage to apply as early as possible. After completing the online application_ and paying the application fee_, please send your songs and resume to Dr. Sadoff per his information below. Please state whether you are a participant or auditor in your correspondence.

Application deadline: April 16, 2012

Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by April 30, 2012.

APPLICATION FEE: $50_

PARTICIPANT TUITION: $1,100

AUDITOR FEE: $350.00

NYU HOUSING is available: $658 for housing and meals.