Hey there! My name is Joanna Burns.
I'm a singer-songwriter, music producer, and award-winning member of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop.
I'm gathering a small cohort of musical theatre writers for the launch of a brand new program called MT Demo Accelerator where we work to finally create professional demos that properly showcase your work.
If this sounds like something you've been looking for, there's a brief breakdown of the program below, along with a link to book a time to connect with me so we can chat and see if we're a good fit for one another.
MT Demo Accelerator
Imagine a Program That:
Trains members to produce killer, pro-sounding musical theatre demos from concept through mix and master, while working at your own pace
Demystifies Logic Pro and turns it into an indispensable tool in your creative arsenal
Provides a future-proof workflow you can rinse and repeat for every new project
Approaches audio production as a fun, exciting and hugely fulfilling step in the theatre making process
Brings in industry guests for masterclasses on pertinent topics like vocal arrangement, genre analysis, musical dramaturgy, and more
Provides an environment of support, cheerleading, and accountability where you receive constructive feedback as you realize your musical vision, while getting to meet passionate peers in the industry who are on the same path
Here's How It Works:
Phase 1 - Piano Vocal Pro - Build a pro-sounding killer piano/vocal demo so that you
can confidently start sharing your work with the world right away
Phase 2 - Drum and Bass Rhythmology - Add a thumping rhythm section from scratch,
using all virtual instruments so that your arrangements not only convey energy and size
in a recording, but will be just as impactful when performed live
Phase 3 - Ensemble Vocal Studio - Capture that big Broadway sound by crafting a vocal
ensemble right in the comfort of your home, incorporating layering and mixing
techniques to make your faux chorus feel just as exciting as a real one
Phase 4 - Informative Instruments - Round out your demos with 1 or 2 additional
instruments that further reinforce the unique time, place, and tone of your piece, so that your recordings can act as a shorthand for the world of your song or show
Community:
Twice weekly collaboration calls where you have the opportunity to share your work with Joanna and the rest of the community, wherever you are in the process, giving and receiving constructive feedback, building friendships and collaborations that will last the rest of your life. Community forum open 24/7. Once monthly one-on-one check-ins to ensure your continued growth and success.
Content, Collaboration Calls and Community all accessed on the same easy to use platform.
Initial Member Cap: 10