Dates to Remember

If you are a talented band/artist, you don’t want to miss the opportunity to come in and record two of your songs here at Metalworks Studios for free. Not only will the winner be able to record and mix at Metaworks Studio, but after the project is completed, the recorded masters will be returned to the band/artist for free, for them to use in any way they wish.   There’s only one more question you need to answer: “What have you got to lose?” And if this isn’t enough, a team formed by Entertainment Business Management students will contribute free publicity and marketing services for a limited period, to help grow your audience. This contest runs until March 8th, 2010. For more information, visit: http://www.metalworksinstitute.com/contests/FreeStudioTime.aspx

Send submissions to:  submissions@metalworksinstitute.com

Winner will be announced on www.metalworksinstitute.com

At 47, Rick Fines is a veteran of the folk and blues circuits in North America. In October 2005 Rick went to Alabama where he took first place in the Sweetgum Bottom Acoustic Blues Competition. His song “Riley Wants His Life Back” won first place in the blues category of 2003 International Songwriting Competition, with B.B. King one of the judges! He won the MapleBlues Award for Songwriter of the Year last year, Acoustic Act Of The Year twice (98, 99), and has received eight additional nominations. His work with Jackson Delta (for 15 years) brought nominations from both the Juno and the Handy Awards. He has played for legendary blues piano player Pinetop Perkins, songstress Colleen Peterson, folk icon Penny Lang and many others. He toured from the Gulf of Mexico to the Arctic, from B.C. to NYC last year alone, bringing his understanding of blues, finger-style and bottleneck guitar.

We are pleased to invite you to our Open House to spend the afternoon with us, tour the school and meet the staff.  If you’re interested in a career in entertainment, we’ve got thirty years of experience we can share with you. To RSVP call 1-866-783-2200 or register online at www.metalworksinstitute.com/openhouse

Metalworks Institute is pleased to announce the launch of our new Certificate Website. The new website allows students to enroll online as well as access their course schedules online. Currently, we offer training and certification in Cubase, Reason, Logic and Pro Tools, and will continue to add new courses to our roster. We are the only certified Digidesign Pro School in Eastern Canada. The following is a list of start dates, for four of our course offerings.

Pro School 101: Introduction to Pro Tools - Saturday, February 20: 10:00am – 6:00pm 
Reason: Introduction to Reason - Thursday, March 18: 7:45pm – 9:45pm 
Pro School 110:Essentials of Pro Tools - Saturday, April 10: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Cubase: Introduction to Cubase  - Thursday, May 27: 7:45pm – 9:45pm

Go to www.metalworkseducation.com for more information on other available courses, schedules and pricing information.

Metalworks Institute is proud to present an informative course based on ProTools LE MBox and M-Powered hardware and software at Long & McQuade stores in Oshawa on March 10th and Burlington on March 17th.

Learn how to get the most out of your home recording.  Recording Engineer and Metalworks Institute instructor  Alf Annibalini will discuss proper speaker placement and microphone technique. He will discuss the use of software plug-ins in home recording. Get expert advice on how to make your home recordings sound professional.

Annibalini is one of this country’s most accomplished recording engineers. His credits in the music industry read like a who’s who of multi-platinum artists, including The Tea Party, Our Lady Peace, DMX, Danko Jones, Glenn Lewis, Amanda Marshall, Big Sugar, Nelly Furtado, Blue Rodeo, Saukrates, Leanne Rimes, The Trews and Kardinall Offishall to name a few. In addition to teaching, Annibalini currently works as a freelance recording engineer and mixer, working on various projects with production partners SRO Management and Maverick Records.

Space is limited and seating is first-come-first served, so register today!

urArtist Network is hosting a FREE event on Friday March 12, 2010 at The Great Hall (1087 Queen W. East) in celebration of Canadian Music Week 2010. For 1 Night, with 2 Stages, and 12 BANDS, urArtist Network promises an empowering and engaging experience with artists, media, industry folk and fans. ALL AGES Doors open: 7:00 pm

urArtist Network is an alliance of music industry professionals who are experts in their respective fields and are dedicated to providing resources, services and facilities for the development and promotion of artists, bands, and support crew.  We are a full-service agency uniquely positioned to help artists and labels thrive in today’s rapidly changing environment and have created a network of international influence, delivering global reach and results for artists, events, and clients around the world.  Ur Artist Network includes:  Bunk Rock Entertainment & Productions, Cerberus Management / Curve Music, Cool Planet Entertainment/ 45 Records /2 Degrees of Separation Public Relations, Metalworks, Third Estate Merchandising, Marcato Digital, and many other service providers. 

For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/urcmw