Want to hear your music on the radio? Wonder if there are stations willing to play your music and how you can be heard?

Join us at Aretha’s Jazz Cafe at Music Hall in Detroit for a crash course in Radio Publicity and Marketing for the DIY musician.

Learn:

• Targeted skills and marketing tools you can put into action when you walk out the door.
• How to get started on a limited budget.
• How to build an epk and pitch for airplay.
• The advantages and challenges of acting as your own publicist.

Network with fellow musicians and industry experts to get the inside scoop on how to stand out in a crowded market. This interactive workshop covers these fundamentals plus:

• Learn tips on preparing for your single/album release, fan engagement strategies and collecting all revenue streams.
• Learn the ins and outs of promoting your music, connecting with fans, and growing your audience
• Create and set goals for your music career aspirations with a clear path towards achieving them!

Doors at 6

• Networking 
• Getting Spins Workshop
• Q & A
• Stay for the show following
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Brought to you by Catch and Play Sounds, Playing in the Detroit Area Tonight, Sonic Coast, Rocket Printing, Grove Studios and Sounds of the Zoo

Attendees are invited to stay for the Rustbelt Sounds Music Showcase that follows at 8pm at no extra cost featuring:

Chris Cranick - Acclaimed songwriter, performer and Music Director at WYCE in Grand Rapids

Matt Bastardson - Americana/Alt-Country Songwriter from Pontiac, MI

Jennifer Westwood and the Handsome Devils - Purveyors of Soulful, Electrified Americana from Detroit, MI - Jennifer is also the on-air scheduling and music director at WAKT in Toledo