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I am a songwriter, business woman, Events Coordinator, Music Industry executive and passionate advocate and experienced service provider for Australian songwriters. As the Founder/Coordinator of the well-known annual Australian Songwriters Conference, and the President of ASC Songwriter Assist Inc. a non-profit organisation for songwriters, I have built a solid reputation within the Industry and in my Central Coast community, and have developed and nurtured a wide network of hit, and award-winning songwriters, producers and publishers, as well as other professionals and executives at every level of the Music industry. Of course, being an events coordinator has afforded me experience in the booking and promotion of acts, workshops, seminars and even full tours, and I offer this service to my clients too.

Private Consulting

My years of experience, both as a songwriter and working within the Music Industry have given me considerable knowledge, insight and understanding of the songwriting tools and industry standard for commercial songs, and the professional protocols and processes that are essential to understand and use when dealing with any aspect of the Industry. The Music industry is a business and songwriters must approach it (and the executives who run it) with a business attitude if they are to reach their goal of a professional career, either as an artist/writer or a non-performing songwriter who writes for other artists.

I feel both delighted and privileged to offer my experience and knowledge to the clients who come to me for individual in-depth assistance with their songwriting and their careers.

Songwriting Advice:
  • Song Critiquing and Assistance. Advice on structure, rhythm, melody and lyric advice BEFORE you record!
  • Writing for yourself -V- writing for someone else. What’s the difference?
  • Defining and perfecting your musical style
  • Finding the right producer for your demo and album recordings.
Career Advice:
  • Direction. Where are you now? Where do you want to be? How will you get there?
  • Being Professional - What does that mean in the Music Industry?
  • Defining and perfecting your overall image
  • Promotion. Getting yourself and your work ‘Out There’ and heard
  • Contacting the appropriate industry professionals for you and your work
  • Approaching and networking with Industry Executives and Professionals
  • Industry Resources that can help.

Here is what some of my clients have said about the service I’ve provided to them:
“I believe your help is wonderful, encouraging, an eye opener and not only are you positive with your advice but also a friend who has an engaging personality and a passion for music.” - Trisha Farnon

“Did we find your advice helpful? Yes we did. Whilst we haven’t been participants in your organisation, you were considerate enough to give us straight forward and (concise) direction as to the structure of songs for commercial Radio. This information confirmed to us that we were 90 percent going in the correct direction as far as songwriting goes, I can see the benefits for people starting out with songwriting ability... it would shorten the road to success as compared to the road some of us have travelled without the advantage of people like yourself.” - Kim Gritten

 
“Yes, I found the time with you very valuable - helped me to understand more of commercial writing perhaps. Thank you so much for your feedback. I really appreciate it.” - Kate Landsberry

Life Coaching

Have you got goals and dreams? Not sure how to achieve them?

A certified coach, I provide Career and Life coaching for anyone in the music industry. I assist my clients to define and articulate their personal and professional goals - and set a plan of action to make them happen. Coaching sessions can be face-to-face, over the phone or via Skype, so location is no barrier. Together, in three one-hour sessions, we can discover and remove the roadblocks that stop you achieving your dreams, design and initiate an achievable plan, and create a personal mission statement to move forward with.

Workshop “The P4 Process” (min 4 participants)

Purpose - Passion - Power - Persistence

What do you really want to do with your life and why haven’t you done it yet? What makes you outrageously excited and filled with joy? Fulfill your purpose and make your dreams come true. Interactive, warm, friendly and confidential, this group workshop is designed to help you figure out what you REALLY want to achieve in your life - and how to make it happen. Click here for more information.

Speaker/Panelist

Need a Speaker for your Community, Business or Industry organisation or function? I’ve had the privilege of being interviewed for radio, press and television, I give talks, hold workshops and enjoy public speaking - so it would be my pleasure to share my knowledge and experiences with you and your colleagues, staff, guests or members. My speaking topics include:

  • Song writing
  • Working as an Event Coordinator
  • The challenges of organising a major Music Industry event or tour
  • Maintaining a happy balance between work and personal life
  • Setting and achieving goals
  • Finding passion and purpose in life (based on my “P4 Process” Workshops)
  • Personal Development (overcoming depression, obesity, self-esteem issues, etc).

Event/Tour Organising

I can organise anything from a chook raffle to a dinner party to a week-long event/festival to a national speaking, workshop or promotional tour!

On a regular basis, I organise the annual Australian Songwriters Conference (a major 4 day event), evening workshops and seminars for songwriters through ASC Songwriter Assist Inc., and monthly performance nights for performing songwriters. I have also organised a number of private parties including a 60th Birthday dinner, children’s birthday parties, a national speaker’s tour, two multi-city songwriter workshop tours, and local and USA promotional tours.

My fee is negotiated based on the type, size and scope of the job. I am happy to offer a free consultation in the first instance to discuss your needs and my fee, so we can decide together if I’m the right person to organise your event.

For further inquiries contact me directly:

I look forward to being of assistance to you!