ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN STANDARD
6:30pm
SONGWRITER SWAP SHOWCASE
The Z Unplugged presents: Songwriter Swap Showcase. The Z Unplugged will feature 6 Hampton Roads songwriters performing their own original music as well as each others!
Presented live on The Z Main Stage or Virtually.
7:30pm
MEETUP AT CANTINA LAREDO
Enjoy a cocktail and network with other like minded music enthusiasts and artists!
9:00pm
BJ GRIFFIN
This concert is presented live on The Z Main Stage and Virtually.
ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN STANDARD
10:00am
THE POWERFUL PERFORMER MASTERCLASS
Workshop with Kerri Hardwick
The Powerful Performer Vocal Masterclass will cover a wide range of practices and techniques to avoid vocal damage and fatigue, sing with freedom and ease, improve your intonation, extend your range without strain, and overall improve your confidence.
Presented virtually only.
11:30am
NOW THAT IT'S WRITTEN, WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Workshop with Michael M Smith
In this session Michael will discuss the purpose and process of Copyright Registration for your musical creation, take a look through the new electronic process implemented by the Library of Congress, and also go over a variety of things that a songwriter can do with their song once their copyright has been registered.
Presented virtually only.
1:00pm
UNBLOCK YOUR SONGWRITING: TRICKS AND TECHNIQUES TO BREAK OUT OF WRITER'S BLOCK
Workshop with Beth Champion Mason
Every writer experiences it: Writer’s Block. You get halfway through a great song and then you get stuck. Or you have a great idea, but no idea how to develop it. Or you want to write but can’t even come up with any good ideas to get started! We’ve all been there! But you don’t have to live there. There are simple and proven methods to overcoming writer’s block and taking your songwriting to the next level. Join songwriting coach Beth Champion Mason for this workshop where you’ll learn practical steps to walk right out of that writer’s block and into your next great song.
Presented virtually only.
2:30pm
JENNIFER GAMMILL
Jennifer will perform songs from her award-winning Heart, Soul & Fire album, as well as new tunes. A blend of pop, jazz, and funk, Jennifer's sound is like a combination of Norah Jones and Sara Bareilles. She hopes to give that moment of "Yes! That's exactly how I feel!" when people listen to her songs, and touch a deep place in their soul.
This concert is presented live on The Z Main Stage and Virtually.
4:00pm
THE BUSINESS OF SONGWRITING
A Panel Discussion with Felicia Barton, Matthew Tishler, and Jeannie Lurie
With over 30 years of collective experience between them- these 3 incredible artists will share their personal experiences in the songwriting community, and their own stories of navigating through the music business.
Presented virtually only.
Have a question for the panel? Click below.
5:30pm
A CONVERSATION WITH DAN WEISMAN
Dan Weisman will bring his years of experience in artist management to this candid conversation providing an intimate peek behind the curtain of the music industry.
Presented virtually only.
Have a question for Dan? Click below.
7:30pm
MEETUP AT TUPELO HONEY
Enjoy a cocktail and network with other like minded music enthusiasts and artists!
9:00pm
KRISTI K
This concert is presented live on The Z Main Stage and Virtually.
