Are you an early-career musician wondering how you can make a life with your music? Join Cathy Fink, the IBMA 2021 Mentor of the Year, for a 9-part intensive exploration of the important elements in creating a long-term music career. With discussions and activities of topics ranging from finances to performance skills, from music presenters to non-performance careers, this collaborative workshop will help you develop a network of support and help you create the tools you need to make a life in music. The course will culminate in a showcase performance. Join the next generation of North Carolina musicians on the stage. All genres of music are welcome.
Program specifics:
Includes 2 private ‘check in’ consultations with Cathy Fink between sessions.
You will be asked to commit to attending all 9 online workshops, participating in class and performing at the final Showcase event.
Out-of-class writing and other assignments will be required.
Date and location of final showcase to be determined by instructor and participants.
Applications close Feb 15, 2022
Selected participants will be notified by Feb 18, 2022
Required payment due March 1, 2022
Pricing:
$570 general registration
$350 NC residents (not Tier 1 counties)
$100 NC, Tier 1 county residents (what does this mean?)
The cost to attend this event helps cover programming expenses. We always strive to keep our fees low, we do understand that they might be a barrier to some. If you are experiencing financial hardship and can’t afford the cost of an event, please let us know by filling out this form.
Class dates and times:
Tuesday, March 8, 6:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday, March 15, 6:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday, March 22, 6:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday, April 5, 6:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday, April 12, 6:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday, April 19, 6:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday, May 3, 6:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday, May 10, 6:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday, May 17, 6:00-8:00 pm
Final Showcase date and time TBD
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable everyone to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact the Triangle ArtWorks General Manager, Corey Blaustein via email or at 818-804-1407. We will do our best to facilitate any requests made within two weeks of the event, but the earlier you can alert us to your access needs, the easier it will be to facilitate.
Credit: Irene Young
About Cathy Fink:
Two-time GRAMMY award winner, fourteen-time GRAMMY nominee and the IBMA 2021 Mentor of the Year, artist Cathy Fink has been a full-time musician and performer for 48 years. She performs traditional and contemporary American Roots Music. Cathy is an award winning songwriter and world-renowned old-time banjo player recognized with many awards for her instrumental skills on banjo, guitar and ukulele. She has produced over 100 recordings for other artists in addition to her nearly 50 recordings as an artist. She has also published nearly 50 instructional courses on Banjo, Guitar, Ukulele, Harmony Singing and other topics with Homespun Music and Truefire.com.
Cathy’s experience in performance, teaching, mentoring and program creation is living proof that even people who are not famous can make a good life and living centered in music with the right mindset and preparation. Her list of collaborations, performances and awards is long, but her dedication to mentoring other musicians is longer. For more information about Cathy please visit her website.
This program is presented by PineCone - the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music, a Raleigh-based non-profit that celebrates musicians and the region's diverse musical heritage with concerts, facilitated jam sessions, workshops, youth programs and the annual festival IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC. For more information, visit PineCone.org.
Content developed and facilitated by Triangle ArtWorks through ArtSwell - professional development designed to serve North Carolina artists and arts administrators in all arts disciplines and stages of career development. For more information, visit TriangleArtWorks.org
This program is made possible in part by Come Hear NC, an initiative of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, proud to support professional development for North Carolina’s rural musicians, important culture-keepers of our state’s rich musical legacy. For more information, visit ComeHearNC.com
