WORKSHOPS & PANELS

Kari is in frequent demand at various conferences to present workshops and as an invited panelist and moderator. Her style is informal and fun, yet packed with strategic tips, information, and stories that illustrate her points. Her participation on panels is frequently interactive with attendees, tailoring her talking points to those who attend her workshops to get the most out of their session(s) together. The workshops below have either been presented in Kari’s own workshop series or at The International Folk Alliance, IBMA and Americana Conferences over the years.

The workshops that Kari offers in her four-part series or separately are:

Booking 101 – What you really need to know
Kari’s general workshop survey of booking, soup to nuts! Not only does Kari give artists a primer on the elements & insider booking tips from the venue’s perspective, but Kari defines the interrelationships on how negotiating, releasing a new CD, touring, publicity and radio are interrelated. Kari also explores efficient techniques and practices that make the use of an artist’s time and resources. As editor of the best selling independent book, “How to Be Your Own Booking Agent....” this workshop has had attendees in standing room only at The Americana Conference in Nashville and at packed rooms at other conference presentations.

Promotion & Publicity – Tips to get you more
Learn what makes a dynamic press release, the most common words to avoid, the elements of creating a professional bio and how to write yours. Know how to time your publicity and press to coincide with touring and/or a new release. Kari also explains her guidelines on how to follow up with media without fear of being a pest, while maximizing your opportunities for exposure. You’ll gain the knowledge to construct your own campaign and follow up with confidence.

Imaging and Music
When someone sees your press photo, glances at your poster or a looks at your CD cover, do they have a good idea in advance about the music they’re about to hear? You only have three seconds to make your first impression and for people to either want to know more about you or move on. In this hands-on and interactive workshop, participants may bring in their press kits and records for group evaluation. We’ll discuss what makes a good promo picture for your genre or individual style, what your cover art is saying about your music and whether you send mixed messages in your graphics or get your potential audience to want to find out more about you.

Winning Attitudes – Strategies for Success
Besides knowing the nuts and bolts for making your career work and planning effectively, Kari is known for her motivational work with her clients. This workshop sets the environment for success, helping eliminate hidden fears and obstacles and replacing them with strategies and attitudes that translate to success. Knowing what frame of mind to establish before making that booking call can make the difference between getting the gig and not, to how much money you make or don’t. Kari goes over her Top 20 Winning Attitudes for Success, exploring how to rise above jealousy that’s standing in your way, how to take breaks for greater working efficiency and to keep your creativity charged, how to “get over” writer’s block , get around isolation in your work and much more.

Select workshop topics that Kari has participated in:

* Marketing Your Event
* How to Promote Your CD to Radio
* Touring Tips and Survival in Routing/Booking Your Tour
* Agents and Managers – Do you Need One, How to be One
* Booking Training Seminars

Kari can tailor workshops specifically to your group or organization’s needs

Kari is also available for Keynote Speeches and for individual events

To read more about Kari's other services, explore the links below:

Career Assessment System
Management Program
Acoustic Radio Promotion
Workshops & Panels
Customized Services

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