Music producer and Gold Guitar winner, Roger Corbett holding the award with his band The Bushwackers

Blue Mountains Record Producer, Songwriter and Musician Roger Corbett (The Valley Studio) has returned from the Tamworth Festival with the prestigious Gold Guitar Award for The Bushwackers version of the Heritage classic ‘I Am Australian’.

Roger is a long time member of The Bushwackers Band, producing both The Bushwackers music and a swag of other talented independent music acts at his Valley Studio in Springwood. This is the third Gold Guitar Award for the Bushwackers and arrives at the
end of their 40th Year Celebrations.

‘I Am Australian’ was written by Dobe Newton (The Bushwackers) and Bruce Woodley (The Seekers) in 1987. Bruce Woodley later recorded it with ‘The Seekers’ and it soaked into Australia’s consciousness. 

In 2011 The Bushwackers decided to record and release ‘I Am Australian’ as part of our 40th Anniversary year, coinciding with the release of the all-new recordings of ‘Official Dance Album’. 

Straight off the back of the Tamworth win, Roger Corbett, notable songwriting coach is conducting another of his highly successful and popular Songwriting Bootcamp’s on February 25th at The Valley Studio. With a focus on the technique and craft of songwriting, Roger gets songwriters working quickly and effectively on their songs”

“It was just the jump start I needed” Says Simon Marrable who attended the last Songwriting Bootcamp.

Songwriting Bootcamp is now open with a limited numbers of attendees. Each attendee goes away with a workbook to keep them inspired and on track.

Songwriting Bootcamp, Saturday February 25th at The Valley Studio in Springwood. Cost is $40.00
More info about Songwriting Bootcamp

More info on The Bushwackers Band

When: Saturday 25th of February 10 am till 2pm.
Where: The Valley Studio, Springwood, Blue Mountains.
Cost: $40 Adults, $24 Students (under 18)

• Tone up those songwriting muscles!
• Get those flabby verses into shape!
• Whip your choruses into mean machines!
• Send your songs out to battle the market as tough veterans not raw recruits!
• Make your songs into the fighting force you need to combat the forces of apathy and boredom!

“ Nothing can happen in music without a song first” says Roger Corbett (The Bushwackers), songwriter, producer and four time Golden Guitar winner.

“Writing effective, powerful and successful songs is so important whether you’re a beginner or an established artist”. Roger ought to know, having written and co-written hundreds of recorded songs for artists. “I try and make this day informative, life changing, entertaining and very hands on.”

“ I believe I’m bringing a whole new dynamic perspective to the craft of songwriting. I think writers can get faster and connect with their listeners more directly” says Roger.

Roger runs his popular songwriting workshops from his thriving recording studio, The Valley Studio in Springwood, Blue Mountains and presents his unique songwriting tools with plenty of time for connecting with other writers.

The Songwriting Workshops are limited to ten attendees which ensures a highly personal connection and lots of networking opportunities.

Songwriting Bootcamp is an intense songwriting workshop allowing writers from every music genre to access some fantastic tools and tips to help tone up those songs and help create a more productive music career.

Bring your own rations! We’ll provide tea, coffee and snacks.

BOOK NOW places are limited.

Roger Corbett in the studio with Blue Mountians folk duo 'Paper&String'

The music industry has changed shape. Marketing opportunities for independent artists are endless, record companies are rapidly shrinking and the iTunes and online phenomenon is growing daily. The internet seems to be taking over every aspect of our lives both musically and in a personal way.

What is emerging from all this change is quality! “The cream always rises to the top”, so if you want or have a career as an independent music artist, band or duo, whether it be in country music, folk music, as a singer/songwriter, acoustic or blue and roots, here are some things to consider:

• 
Have a plan and a great team to make yourself stand out from the crowd.
• Build integrity into every aspect of the production, especially when you choose your producer!
• Write and/or find great songs (and don’t record your project until you do).
• Keep your recording and production costs as low as possible.
• Use the very best musicians available.
• Have a great ‘visual brand’ ie, CD art, a great website, great posters and merchandise.
• Don’t give up! Think smartly and creatively.

Roger Corbett (The Valley Studio) will discuss his top 10 tips to help songwriters craft that elusive hit song and David Perry from APRA/AMCOS will discuss the 10 best ways to manage your copyrights to ensure you’re receiving the maximum benefit from your original music.

When: Monday 28th November
Where: The Clarendon Guesthouse,
68 Lurline Street
Katoomba NSW
Time: 7.30-9.00pm (refreshments to follow)
Cost: FREE