Local artist and producer RJ Benjamin spent a better part of 2017 producing and writing songs with New York-based and Grammy-nominated artist Jann Klose in Johannesburg. In the midst of that, he released an album, the 5th Story.

This weekend he will be presenting a masterclass on “How to release music”. RJ will discuss the correct way to release music with special reference to his new album. Additionally, there will be a Q&A session after the talk.

RJ has worked with and produced for some of the top artists in South Africa, the likes of Tamra Dey, Lira, Ziyon and Proverb to name but a few.

“If the older artists are not passing on the knowledge we have a problem. I have always loved teaching and sharing knowledge and attendees will have practical tools to use to bring their music to market in 2018,” says RJ.

These are the topics that will be covered:
Album, EP or singles
Physical vs digital distribution
What is an ISRC code?
RISA
Publishing
How do songwriting splits work?
How do you get big name artists like Ziyon to appear on the album?
Session players and payment
Mixing and mastering
CD printing costs
Sampling radio
Turn up music
Press releases

The masterclass will be held at Paul Bothner in Claremont from 10:00 to 12:00 on Saturday, January 13, 2018.

For more information contact Bothner Store Claremont at 021 674 4030.

Cyberstoep

A stoep, stoop, porch, veranda or portico (whatever tickles your colloquial fancy) is loosely defined as a roofed platform along the outside of a house, level with the ground floor. It is, however, more than that …

It’s a place where you can enjoy a sundowner after a hard day’s work, a place where you kuier with friends and discuss whatever is on your mind, or where you cuddle up with a good book on a glorious day.

Welcome to our CyberStoep, where we’re doing all of this digitally and writing about life.