CARTER & CARTER TRAINING/MENTORING PACKAGES
Contact us at info@carter-carter.com or Phone:  0416 075 638

Due to the success Carter & Carter has had over the first 8 years of our Country Music career, we have found that so many up and coming artists want to know how we have done it. Particularly as self funded, self managed, self promoted, independent artists. So we have put these mentoring and training packages together in a response to that.

They are professional packages for a fee, are very intensive and hands on and you will go away not only with a definite idea of where to go next, but practical tools to help you get there.

Many artists spend a lot of money over the years on singing and music lessons, getting some recording done etc, but then it all falls short because they do not know where to go next. Neither did we, but we spent a lot of time learning and building our career. We are now calling on all the experience we have gained over the last 15 years and our success is the proof of what we can teach you works.

	Releasing a single and getting it to chart
	Talking with radio
	Advertising – how to get the best value for money
	How to get editorial in magazines etc
	How to get reviews on your product
	How to get into the festival circuit
	How to put a tour together and make it work
	How to raise your profile
	Creating the image you want
	Question and Answer time
	Vocal Coaching
	Guitar Coaching
	Song critique
	How to write hit songs
	And much more…

Each session can be individually tailored to your specific needs. Everyone is at a different level with their career, so we are able to work directly with what you are needing most. You might find it advantageous to do a session or two now and then come back for more later. Others might like to take advantage of the full package and get as much into their heads as possible right now. That is why we are offering different level packages for you to choose what will work best for your career and your budget.

All packages require a deposit on booking and payment in full prior to the booked time. Email info@carter-carter.com or call Crestway Music 0416 075 638 for full pricing details.  Payment can be made by cheque, money order or direct credit to Crestway Music account. Tax Invoices will be issued, so you can claim it against your tax if you are eligible (check with your accountant if you are unsure if you can claim this type of service).

20% of the deposit is non-refundable if you cancel your booking. 10% of the deposit is non-refundable if you need to change your appointment.

Have your questions ready or pre send them if you are organised and want to take fullest advantage of our time. We will give you a very generous hour of concentrated practical and industry information.

You call us (on a landline) at a mutually agreed time, and you get our full attention for the full hour.

Deposit on booking. Balance 2 days before appointment or earlier.

9am – 5pm with lunch, morning and afternoon tea provided. Topics can be pre chosen by you to cover what you need at the time, and we will answer your questions.

You will need to provide your own transport to our house.

Deposit  on booking. Balance 1 week before appointment or earlier.

9am – 5pm with lunch, morning and afternoon tea provided each day. Topics can be pre chosen by you to cover what you need at the time, and we will answer your questions. We will also suggest further topics to get you thinking and help you formally set out some definite goals for the way ahead.

You will need to provide your own transport to our house.

Deposit on booking. Balance 1 week before appointment or earlier.

Spend 2 days and 2 nights  with the services as provided in the two day package, plus airport pick up and delivery if you are flying from interstate, 2 breakfasts and evening meals with us and some socialising and playing music after we have worked hard all day. Our property is wonderful for inspiration and coffee and we guarantee you our full professional attention – one to one.

This package is a weekday offer unless we happen to have a full weekend free.

Deposit  on booking. Balance 1 week before appointment or earlier.

For enquiries and bookings, call Crestway Music on 0416 075 638 or email info@carter-carter.com

That the classes and workshops will be ‘owned’ and loved by the participants That there be a real sense of purpose in achieving personal goals, unlocking potential and releasing inhibitions enabling them to do what they want to do, be it singing, speaking, playing an instrument, building confidence for auditions, whatever………

That participants will enjoy the ‘total experience’ . That is provide a rewarding yet challenging base to develop skills, have fun learning with others and build their confidence.

	That the classes and workshops offer MEANING Being of personal value and purpose to each participant
	That they fulfil a HUMAN NEED To belong To identify To learn and understand To escape To make new friends
	That they exemplify SHARED VALUES People getting together for a shared common interest and intent

THESE WORKSHOPS CAN BE BOOKED TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS, ONE ON ONE OR IN GROUPS, CALL US ON 0416 075 638 FOR ENQUIRIES

FIND YOUR VOICE  

Run by Merelyn Carter

Workshops aimed to help people find confidence in their own voice, release their creative potential and fulfil their dreams

Includes:

	vocal techniques to free the voice and release inhibitions
	warm up and relaxing exercises expressly aimed at the body parts used for voice
	meditations to help unlock creative potential and build confidence
	fun activities to help people discern their dreams
	diaphragm exercises to fill you with life giving oxygen and energy
	affirmations to take home for ongoing encouragement
	practical on-going steps for people to take to help them reach their full potential

This is more than developing techniques and skills, although that naturally will be a big part of your development. These workshops are aimed at a more spiritual level, helping you tap into your own intuition and potential, helping you release the creative energy you already have inside.

Run by Merelyn Carter

Singing is 10% talent and 90% confidence .

Many people want to sing, but find it hard to muster up the courage. Once they start though, they find it a very rewarding and enriching experience, often life changing as they watch their inhibitions shrink and their confidence grow.

This class is designed to help singers of all levels develop and enhance their singing skills and build their confidence.

Whether you want to sing at home in the shower, at your local social group or if you are looking for more professional opportunities, this class will teach you how to use your voice correctly and help you overcome any fears you have about getting out there.

Course includes:

	Warm up exercises to release tension and release the voice
	Breathing exercises
	Diaphragm control and development
	Tongue placement
	Voice placement
	Technical skills including scales, exercises and techniques aimed at developing the voice and releasing inhibitions
	Projection
	Basic music theory

Each participant will select a personal song and all will join in a group song during the term. We work with CD backing tracks where possible, or general CD, or if you play guitar or keyboard reasonably well, you can bring that along to accompany yourself.

Run by David Carter

David Carter has been playing guitar since he was 14 and has worked professionally in music for over 15 years in bands of many genres. He has played many types of music ranging from country to hard rock, classical to raunchy blues on both electric and acoustic guitar, with styles ranging from James Taylor to Bon Jovi, The Eagles to Eric Clapton, The Beatles and Elvis to Van Halen and Guns and Roses.

Learning guitar should be fun and David works to each persons individual capabilities. Participants can choose their own songs of any style to learn.

Basic to intermediate levels.

Includes:

	Chords and chord progressions
	Scales and how to use them
	Ear training for working out songs on your own
	Lead and rhythm guitar work
	Strumming techniques
	Improvisation
	Basic guitar and music theory
	Getting a great sound for both acoustic and electric guitars
	Using Effects
	Playing live – Overcoming nerves, preparation etc.
	Care of guitar – changing strings, maintenance checks etc.

 

Run by Merelyn Carter

Are interested in getting into local theatre work, or becoming and extra on TV, or more, but you don’t know where to start?.

Merelyn has had a lot of experience in auditions, screen tests, applying to casting agencies etc. This class will help you know where to start and get you going.

Includes:

	Helping you put your package together – CV, Headshots etc.
	How and who to contact in Casting Agencies
	What to expect at auditions and screen tests
	Skills to help you present at your best for auditions and screen tests
	On Camera skills – eye lines, projection, realism etc.
	Wardrobe - What to wear or not to wear for auditions and TV
	Makeup
	Drama and acting exercises inc. improvisation
	Monolgues and two hander scripts

Many people want to perform – stage, screen, bands, solo, poetry, but lack the courage to make a start, or need to develop more professional skills to enhance their natural ability and desire to be on stage.

These workshops cover many aspects of performance that will give you the confidence to get up and do your thing

Vocal techniques including

	Warm up and Breathing exercises to release tension and release the voice
	Diaphragm control
	Technical skills including scales, exercises and techniques aimed at developing the voice and releasing inhibitions
	Projection

	Working with rhythms and tempos of songs, metre of verse, phrasing of monologues, scripts etc.
	Song interpretation
	Work on performances in mirror with presentation in mind
	Microphone techniques
	Stage use
	Personal Presentation – wardrobe, makeup, posture etc.

Each participant will choose their performance vehicle eg Song, Poem, Monolgue, Public speaking presentation, or whatever it is they wish to perform.