Guest Lecture Series & Workshops
I am available for your class or event.
"As an original and current member of the Pittsburgh-based rock band The Clarks, I've earned a trial by fire education in the music business. I love to talk about my twenty five-plus years in the industry and to share my knowledge and experiences through lectures and workshops with fans of all ages.
Choose from one of the seminars below or suggest a topic. Either way I deliver insider expertise and real life stories about the music industry. For inquiries, booking and additional information please call or e-mail me. Thanks for your interest!" - Greg Joseph
Songwriting and the Creative Process
- Storytellers Lounge - Hands on writing sessions to help you turn great ideas into memorable songs.
- Intro to Songwriting - Discussion about the songwriting process.
The Music Industry - Overview
- Rock Band 101 - Everything you need to know to form a band.
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - The ins and outs of dealing with record companies.
All About the Band
- Love Gone Sour, Suspicion and Big Hair: 25 years of insider history and mostly true tales about The Clarks.
- The Clarks' successful business model and team.
Management and Booking
- Behind the Scenes: The business of music.
- Agent of Change: Finding a booking agent to take your band to the next level.
- Flying Solo: Expert advice on booking your own shows.
Touring
- Life on the Road: What it's really like to tour.
- Main Stage and Everywhere Else: The dynamics of various music venues.
Publishing
- The Next Step: Taking a song from your notebook to the radio and beyond.
Music Distribution, Marketing and Merchandise
- The Dish on Downloading: How the Internet and iTunes have changed the music business.
- Building a Band Machine: Tips and techniques for promoting your band and building a following.