Workshops

 

Girls Get Gigs: How To Make A Living Making Music – Is our signature 6-week workshop for artists who want to take their music to the next level. Based on nearly 20 years interviewing successful artists about what works (and what doesn’t), MEOW founder Carla DeSantis Black offers practical advice and secrets for musicians on how to take their career to the next level and beyond. Motivational and inspirational, learn how to fulfill your dreams and make music your full time  and only gig!  Workshops are currently offered in Austin only, but 8-hour weekend intensive workshops can be held anywhere.

Beauty and the Beat - Carla talks about the numerous challenges facing today’s female artists – examining both the triumphs and the media backlash for everyone from Madonna and Lady Gaga to the Dixie Chicks and Britney Spears. Talking points include how do you maintain control of your own image and music? Can you be a mom and tour too? Who are today’s up-and-coming artists and how did they get there?This speech is ideal for gender studies students and women’s centers.

Writing about Music– ROCKRGRL Magazine began as a 16-page black and white photocopied zine in 1994 and when it closed ten years later, was considered to be one of the most influential underground magazines ever published. This seminar offers tips on how to conduct award-winning interviews, the numerous challenges music journalists face today, using social media and much, much more. This is a perfect topic for journalism students and anyone interested in the field of communications.

A Brief History Of Women in Music - From Big Mama Thornton to Nicki Minaj, the history of women in music is seldom taught. Here is a great opportunity to learn about the famous and lesser-known pioneers of contemporary music and get inspired. Great for middle school and high school students. 

Music Consumerism Through The Lens of Gender - Women in music are presented as highly sexualized in much of today’s hits. This workshop addresses the sticky wicket of how women are portrayed as musicians and eye candy. This workshop is ideal  for parents and girls to experience and discuss together.