Industry Training Series

We’re rolling out a series of workshops and panels! This training series is FREE for Music Yukon members!
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There are more workshops to come!
photo of the 2023 Music Yukon Training Intensive by Erik Pinkerton Photography

Workshops!

Sunday, March 16
4:00pm to 7:00pm at Yukonstruct (2180 2nd Ave, Whitehorse)
Theatrical Sound Design and Storytelling with Gloria Mok
in partnership with Nakai Theatre
RSVP HERE (Limited spots available!)
Curious how sound effects, soundscapes, and music are assembled for live stage plays? Gloria will walk you through her approach to sound design and storytelling. A crash course on how to analyze a script, create a cue list, source sounds, record your own sounds, and edit sounds for live theatrical performance contexts.
Nakai Theatre is supported by Yukon Government, Canada Council for the Arts, and Canadian Heritage.

Monday, March 17
1:30pm to 4:30pm on Zoom
Protective Music Spaces with Good Night Out Vancouver
RSVP HERE (Limited spots available!)
You may have heard the term “safer spaces” in relation to the music industry, but what are ‘Protective” Spaces? Protective Spaces are physical establishments, but also teams within the industry that recognize that safety requires ongoing action. Spaces and events that work to protect the people inside them – patrons, artists, and others working in music – don’t happen by accident!
Stacey Forrester from Good Night Out Vancouver will be hosting this session which will cover the basics of Protective Spaces for those in the industry, including practices for musicians, venues, and event organizers. Join her for this interactive session and leave with tools (including bystander intervention!) you can use to create safer music experiences right away.
Note: While the focus of this workshop is prevention, this workshop does include mention of sexual violence, including definitions, as well as talk about Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault. Grounding resources will be provided. With this in mind, participants are encouraged to set themselves up for comfort during and following the workshop

Wednesday, March 19
5pm to 8pm on ZOOM
Taxes for Musicians and Music Professionals with Ben Robinson
RSVP HERE
Join CPA Ben Robinson for a tax workshop tailored for independent musicians and music industry professionals. Learn strategies for managing your finances, maximizing deductions, and navigating tax regulations specific to independent contracting, gig-based income, and creative industries.

ONE-on-ONE Sessions!

Artist 101 with Samantha Pickard of Strut Entertainment
Apply for a session here!

More than ever artists are doing more for themselves without the support and guidance of a team. In this 90 minute individual session we will touch on where you are at in your career and how to maximize your project plans and campaigns as a do it yourselfer!

We will touch on radio promo, digital marketing, social media and public relations in addition to digging into budgeting for these costs and when the right time is to bring on service providers.

There will be lots of time for questions also!

Sessions with Samantha are open to solo artists, duos, or bands looking to build a career within and beyond the Yukon. Eligible artists will be selected on a first come first served basis. If selected, you will receive a link to book a session time. Limited sessions are available – don’t delay in applying!

Performance Coaching with Lorraine Lawson
Apply for a session here!
As a vocal and performance coach for the Cast of Schitt’s Creek, Juno and Grammy Nominated and Winning Artists, and countless emerging artists, Lorraine Lawson‘s passion for Singing and Performance is unlimited and undeniable! Join Lorraine for a personalized 90 minute coaching session over zoom!

Sessions with Lorraine are open to solo artists, duos, or bands looking to build a career within and beyond the Yukon. Eligible artists will be selected on a first come first served basis. If selected, you will receive a link to book a session time. Limited sessions are available – don’t delay in applying!

Stage Plot Support with Kelvin Smoler
Sign up for a 30 minute session to get some hands on support to improve your Stage Plot.
Email hello@musicyukon.com to schedule a spot!

This training series is made possible with support from FACTOR and Yukon Government’s Cultural Industries Training Fund.