Master Songwriting Class

Kyle Vincent returns to Hickory Arts for round two of his master class. The class runs on Saturday, October 13 from 10 am with a lunch break, ending at 6 pm (times may vary as it approaches). This course covers beginners and advanced writers. Kyle Vincent is an international touring recording Billboard Adult Top 20 …

Say, “Ah.”

First of all, always use any vocal strengthening routine that you’re comfortable with and that you believe in (exercises, warm-ups, etc.) Suck on room temp water as much as you can (avoid flavorings, lemon, etc.) Hot or Cold anything effects cord tension. Our pitch relies on the right amount of vocal tension. Think of your …

Top 5 Mistakes Singer/Songwriters Make

Don’t make music for some vast, unseen audience or market or ratings share or even for something as tangible as money. Though it’s crucial to make a living, that shouldn’t be your inspiration. Do it for yourself.Billy Joel Top 5 Mistakes Singer/Songwriters Make 1. Expecting others to do things for you 2. Paying to play …

SCD House Concert

Strictly Clean & Decent Hickory Arts House Concert Friday, July 20, 2012 from 7:30 pm HICKORY – Hickory Arts kicks off the third in their popular House Concert Series featuring Strictly Clean & Decent on July 20 from 7:30 pm! Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online or at the studio, located at 720 …

Top 10 Reasons NOT to Invest in Nashville

Top 10 Reasons NOT to Invest in Nashville 1. Like L.A., you’re a very small fish in a very big pond. More artists are discovered outside of Nashville, especially when you’re a big fish in a small pond. More opportunities exist outside Nashville; music, film and otherwise. 2. The average artist produces thirty times more …

Babe

I don’t think we got through many “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” rehearsals without teasing each other and laughing ourselves to tears. That experience with you, Janet and Tim is precious to me. It changed me (no pun intended) forever. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. I wrote the following of …

Sydney Shepherd House Concert

Sydney Shepherd Hickory Arts House Concert Sponsored by I’m With the Band: The Mesh Saturday, June 23, 2012 from 7:30 pm HICKORY – Meet Kingsley, Harold, Orpheus, Violet, May, and Rosalind. These are, of course, the names of Sydney Shepherd’s many instruments and you can meet them all on June 23 from 7:30 pm for …

Digital Camera Workshop

Learn how to be smarter than your camera. Carol Anne Hartman Photography is offering a digital camera class! This class is perfect for anyone that wants to learn how to take better pictures with their camera. We spend the day learning to shoot in “Manual Mode” so you can fully understand all of the factors …

Sydney Shepherd

A behind-the-scenes look at a quintessential everything artist’s journey with Hickory Arts—from penning to publishing, from promoting to performing, from inspiration to accomplishment. Sydney Shepherd March 4, 2012 Hey Jeff! Hope you are doing well. I’m really impressed with all you are doing with music and art on the Hickory scene (smile emoticon). I am …