DOCA and WESTAF Present Denver Music Summit, 12/9-10

The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs (DOCA), in partnership with the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF), will present the inaugural Denver Music Summit on December 9 and 10.  The summit will provide metro-Denver musicians opportunities for professional growth and feature a kick-off concert to highlight and celebrate Denver's vibrant music scene.
 
Most musicians know that just being a good songwriter, talented musician, or having an engaging personality is rarely enough to translate to musical success.  Musicians must be more than just musicians: They must be entrepreneurs, marketers, managers, negotiators and more.  They must be musicians and industry professionals.  Few resources exist to help musicians navigate the industry, and most have little time to develop these vital additional skills.  The Denver Music Summit is here to help.
 
The inaugural Denver Music Summit schedule is as follows:
 
Summit Kick-off Party
This celebratory bash will feature performances by some of Denver's best artists in classical, jazz, hip-hop and rock.  A precursor to the next day's summit, the kick-off party will include performances by the Lamont School of Music's Playground Ensemble, internationally renowned jazz artist Ron Miles, local hip-hop luminaries Mane Rok, DeeJay Tense and Prime Element, Fingers of the Sun and more!
 
Thursday, Dec. 9, Doors at 8:00 p.m., Showtime at 8:30 p.m.
Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO  80206
$10: Tickets will be available soon at http://bluebirdtheater.net/eventdetail.php?id=29885

Music 101 One-on-Ones
These sessions will provide a unique opportunity for musicians to receive individual consultations with music industry experts in the areas of promotion and booking, live sound and studio recording, song licensing, artist management, social media and more.  Experts will share their keys to sustained music industry success.  Each consultation will be 15 minutes long, and participants (individuals, bands or groups) can register to meet with multiple professionals during the scheduled sessions.  The one-on-ones are a tremendous opportunity to learn from experienced and active music industry professionals, and to make lasting connections with other musicians and industry professionals.
 
Friday, Dec. 10, 10:00 a.m. - Noon, and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Curtis Hotel, 1405 Curtis St., Denver, CO  80202
$2 per consultation: Pre-register at http://bit.ly/DMS101