Master Classes: Invitation

Are you an aspiring musician, wanting to take your career to next level?

If you answered yes to my question. I want to share and invite you to a fantastic opportunity, with the Cape Town International Jazz Festival Sustainable and Training development program.

This Master Class Workshops set up just for you, this is aimed to inspire, train and educate you to reach your goals within the music industry. There is an array of successful professionals coming to share their stories. You will have the opportunity to engage and network with them.

ANDRA DAY

Andra Day from United States of America (Washington State) born as Cassandra Monique Batie .She is a phenomenal artists who has been nominated for a Grammy and have performed at the White House for Michelle Obama on a few occasions.

She has also featured in a Apple TV spot with well known Stevie Wonder ...this song became one of the anthems fro both "Black Lives Matter" and the "Mothers of Movement" campaign.

Andra grew up in Washington but then moved to a gang-riven community in San Diego when she was just three years old. She attended an art-focused school and sang in their family church choir.
She has come a very long way to establish herself from humble beginnings. Through her music she encourages people and wishes to have a positive influence on society and culture. 

SUCCESS IN MUSIC BUSINESS INDUSTRY

I believe that I have a creative mind, I have a deep desire to produce content, be it with my blog or an event, it really drives me to work harder and developing a better concept.

I attended the Music Business workshop in the week of the CTIJF workshop Festival, out of mere curiosity to understand how producers , songwriters and educators create and build on their craft as well share my experience and knowledge gained from this event with you. 

As we all know and which was said in this workshop , the Music Industry is highly competitive and their is a high demand for original, personal and emotional content. 

The wonderful Gretchen Palarto, artist, educator and writer from USA- mention that; a song is a story, a personal story that can change many lives who will listen to it, many souls who encounter similar feelings and life experiences. She also stressed that trying to be a copycat or stealing someone's ideas will not last and said that it's important to remain true to who you are. "Your passion is what will set you a part." Gretchen Palarto 

In a nutshell these are vital characteristics I picked up in the session:

1. Get skilled 
2. Be authentic 
3. Work hard 
4. Remain humble 
5. Be persistent 

THE MASTER CLASS -CTIJF

My all time favorite workshop is the Master Classes. I would advise and recommend this workshop to everyone.It's packed with nuggets for success and there is literally so much to learn and something for each individual to take home.

The Master Classes were hosted by Espafrika and The Cape Town International Jazz Festival Sustainable Training and Development programme. It took place at the beautiful Cape Sun five star hotel in Cape Town. I loved that this venue was central for everyone and the fact that the Master Classes had a two day take, with various artists on both days. 

As usual these classes were packed and really took the cake. I attended the Friday class and was blown away by the knowledge and wisdom shared from the various international USA artists such as vocalist and song writer Andra Day ,Saxophonist Kamasi Washington, hip-hop band The Internet and music producer Taylor Mcferrin accompanied by drummer Marcus Gilmore. 

Each artists or band had a session, which was about 45 mins long, they opened the floor by engaging with audiences and offering their personal stories and growth within the industry. 

Kamasi Washington

A humble musician and very intriguing stage presence. He shared many challenges he experienced by always struggling for gigs. He said that humility is something you must learn.