‘The Nashville Musician’s Survival Guide’ with Eric Normand
In this workshop, Nashville music industry veteran, Eric Normand, provides a peek behind the curtain to the world’s second-largest music production city. Using references from his book,” The Nashville Musician’s Survival Guide” he will share useful information he has learned in his decade in Nashville that pertains to musicians on any level, in any location.
Among the topics to be covered:
- Nashville Music Industry Inside; Recording, Touring, & Nightclubs
- “Wearing a lot of hats”
- The concept of the “Hired Gun”
- Developing Personal Relationships
- Touring 101; What it’s like to work on a national or regional tour. Includes what NOT to do on a tour bus!
- Nashville Specifics; Nashville number system, style diversity, the ‘tip jar’, networking, studio concepts
Musician/Author Eric Normand is a Nashville touring/session guitarist who relocated from New England to Music City in 2002. Since that time he has worked with Toby Keith, Jamey Johnson, Vern Gosdin, Daryle Singletary, and Rhett Akins, with whom he is currently the tour manager, band leader, and lead guitarist. He has performed in every state in the Continental US; performed in Canada and Europe; played on the Grand Ole Opry numerous times; and licensed his original music to film and television.
Cost: $10.00 plus your meal
Indie Connect members pay $5.00 plus your meal.
Chapter Presidents
Vinny and Connie Ribas
