Online Summer Programs

Faculty: Daniel Wood, nonprofit executive director and musician
Ages: 13 – 18
When: June 28 - July 9 M-F from 12:30 - 3:00 PM
Tuition: $650
Application Deadline: June 1
Requirements: Minimum of two years experience with a musical instrument. No previous business experience needed. Required text for the course: The Savvy Musician by David Cutler. Additional materials and downloadable sources will be provided by the instructor.

Have a great idea and want to make it a reality? Want to learn what it takes to be successful in the music field? Curious what the difference is between a 501(c)3 and a LLC? Perfect for the aspiring professional musician or for those who want a side-job in the field, the course will give you the tools to succeed in a competitive workplace and learn about your career options. All music disciplines welcome - this course is applicable to you no matter what style of music you are interested in. Sample projects include: branding/marketing your music, performance videos, running a talent agency, photo shoots/press kits, funding your dreams, financial projections, and more.

Faculty

Chair of Musicianship and Composition for the Pre-College Division at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Daniel Wood is an accomplished composer, performer and educator. His compositions favor small groups such as brass, wind and string chamber music, steel drum ensembles and jazz combos and his most recent commissions have come from Ceora Winds, Presidio String Trio, and Avenue Winds. Mr. Wood has written and performed solo shows as an improvisational musician including "Life on an Island" and "Brother, Can you spare a Dime." As a founding member of the Quadre horn quartet, he has toured extensively since 1998, and composed and performed for Quadre's 4 albums with guest horn player James Thatcher, Grammy winning flutist, Molly Barth, and soprano Elizabeth Weigle. Mr. Wood has lectured on the Business of Music for the American Federation of Musicians, San Francisco Conservatory, Eastman School of Music, University of Oregon, and the International Horn conferences. He is also a member of the Avenue Winds and the Teal Crane Trio, both focused on championing new work and runs Solid Wood Publishing. A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Mr. Wood received his training from the University of California, Los Angeles. dwood@sfcm.edu