Robert Terral

Seven Foley

Robert Kokochak

Quinton Richardson

Michael Chreene

Nick Tingle

The Contestants

Layton Porter

Landry Wilkinson

Keagan Semon

Joshua Wooten

Dylan Richardson

2009 Guitar Showdown Pictures

James Burton, Ronny Cates, Tom Kenny

Preparing for the contest

Preparing for the contest

The Contestants!

L to R:

Seven Foley, Landry Wilkinson, Robert Kokochak, Layton Porter, Keagan Semon, James Burton, Joshua Wooten, Nokie Edwards, Michael Chreene, Quinton Richardson, Dylan Richardson, Steven Terral, Ronny Cates

The 2009 Guitar Showdown Winners

(Layton Porter, Keagan Semon, James Burton, Joshua Wooten, Nokie Edwards, Michael Chreene, Ronny Cates)

Pictured From Left to Right

And the winners are.....

2009 Guitar Showdown

Winners

Sponsored by

Tipitina’s Music Office Co-Op, Shreveport

&

James Burton International Guitar Festival

Contestants:

Age 11-13

Joshua Wooten – Age 11

Age 14-17

Keagan Semon – Age 16

Layton Porter – Age 16

Age 18-21

Michael Chreene – Age 19

Congratulations!

Finalists for the 2009 Guitar Showdown

2009 Guitar Showdown

Finalists

The Judges have voted and the results are in!

The following people are finalists and will be competing in the 2009 Guitar Showdown:

Age 11-13

Seven Foley – Age 13

Quinton Richardson – Age 13

Joshua Wooten – Age 11

Landry Wilkinson – Age 12

Dylan Richardson – Age 12

Age 14-17

Nick Tingle – Age 16

Steven Terral – Age 17

Robert Kokochak – Age 14

Keagan Semon – Age 16

Layton Porter – Age 16

Age 18-21

Michael Chreene – Age 19

Congratulations!!!!

We’ll see you at 9:00am on August 22, 2009 at Hirsch Memorial Coliseum.

Guitar Showdown At Hirsch Memorial Coliseum

Workshop for Songwriters!

Saturday July 18, 11am - 1pm

Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op/Shreveport and the Red River Songwriters' Association will be hosting a workshop at the Shreveport Co-Op. This event is open to the public and will be discussing the topic of Songwriting Demos. The first hour of the event will be dedicated to "How to Record a Song Demo" while the second hour will be dedicated to "What to Do With Your Demo".

This informative workshop will educate and inform songwriters on the basics of how to record a simple song demo using a computer program called "GarageBand". In addition, participants will learn how to use technology to get their song exposed to potential producers, singers and promoters.

Please RSVP to: shreveport@tipitinas.com or renefoley@hotmail.com

Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op/Shreveport

700 Texas St.

Shreveport, LA 71101

p. 318.934.0000

July Events at the Co-Op

The 2009 Guitar Showdown is fast approaching! As part of the James Burton International Guitar Festival, Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op/Shreveport is Co-Sponsoring this awesome talent competition for guitar players ages 6-21. Auditions will be August 1st. and 8th. from 12noon to 5pm at the Co-Op office at 700 Texas Street in Shreveport. For more information, contact Ronny at 318-934-0000 or at shreveport@tipitinas.com. Also, an official website has been set up at http://guitarshowdown.blogspot.com/.

Pro Tools Workshops: Pro Tools is the most widely used professional digital audio workstation in the world. If you need assistance with the basics of this program, contact the Shreveport Co-Op to schedule some time with a tutor.

Do you need assistance learning how to use Photoshop? Please contact the Shreveport Co-Op to schedule some one on one time with one of our volunteer tutors.

Are you Computer Phobic? Do you find it difficult it overwhelming to conquer your computer fears? Well, we are here to help! Our volunteers will help you learn the basics of emailing, attaching song files to your emails, submitting your copyright forms, and a host of other ways. Please contact the Shreveport Co-Op to schedule an appointment!

Upcoming Summer Workshops!

Branding and Marketing, Blogs and Podcasts, Final Cut Pro, Advanced ProTools Editing, and Making Beats and Tracks with Reason.

Tipitina’s Music Office Co-Op/Shreveport

700 Texas St. Shreveport, LA 71101

p 318.934.0000 email - Shreveport@tipitinas.co

Official Audition Application

The official Audition Application for the 2009 Guitar Showdown can be acquired in the following ways:

1) Visit Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op at 700 Texas Street in Shreveport.

2) Request one via email at shreveport@tipitinas.com

Official information for the 2009 Guitar Showdown can be viewed at:

http://guitarshowdown.blogspot.com/

2009 Guitar Showdown

James Burton International Guitar Festival

&

Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op/Shreveport

Presents:

2009 Guitar Showdown

August 22, 2009

Shreveport, LA

Coming Soon:

Information, Official Rules & Location

http://guitarshowdown.blogspot.com/

Music Storage & Rehearsal - Now Renting!

Let the fun begin!

Co-Op Events for June

June Events!

Pro Tools Workshop

June 19th and 26th

2:00-3:30 p.m.

  

Pro Tools is the most widely used professional digital audio workstation in the world.   During these two classes, we will be teaching the basics of how to use the program in a variety of ways.  Learn how to use ProTools to mix your tracks, edit your vocals, and record a variety of instruments. 

Adobe Photoshop 

Do you need assistance learning how to use Photoshop?   Please contact the Shreveport Co-Op to schedule some one on one time with one of our volunteer tutors.

Basic Computer Skills

Are you Computer Phobic?  Do you find it difficult it overwhelming to conquer your computer fears?  Well, we are here to help!  Our volunteers will help you learn the basics of emailing, attaching song files to your emails, submitting your copyright forms, and a host of other ways.  Please contact the Shreveport Co-Op to schedule an appointment!

Upcoming Summer Workshops!

Branding and Marketing, Blogs and Podcasts, Final Cut Pro, Advanced ProTools Editing, and Making Beats and Tracks with Reason.

Please contact the Shreveport Co-Op at:

shreveport@tipitinas.com

or

318-934-0000

Silent Treatment

Jon Rothell, a Co-Op member, wrote and directed this great silent movie that was shown at Robinson Film Center last night. A good bit of the film was edited on our Final Cut Pro/Mac rig right here at 700 Texas Street.

The film utilized cast, crew, and filming locations from Shreveport.  The music score is amazing!  

Congrats Jon on a wonderful short film!

What are we doing here?

Since coming on board as the new Manager for the Shreveport Co-Op, I've struggled with providing a brief answer as to what we offer.

Well, here's my best attempt at a short answer:

Simply put, the Co-Op provides fully-equipped work spaces for anyone who works in music and digital media. For those who do not have access to such resources, we provide: - Mac and PC computers with WiFi, laser printers and scanners, and fax machine. - Page layout and web design tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, inDesign, Macromedia Dreamweaver and Flash. - Music Productivity software like Protools LE, Reason, Cubase LE, and Garageband. - Video Productivity tools and software like Final Cut Pro, Live Type, Motion, Soundtrack Pro, Cinema Tools, and Color. The Co-Op also provides access to specialized media tools for desktop publishing and audio/video recording and editing. Seminars, workshops, clinics, and performance opportunities round out the Co-Op’s structured offerings for music/media entrepreneurs.

I'm fortunate to see a steady stream of creative people use the Co-Op for their varied creative needs. Our members use this office to create CD artwork, posters, record new music, edit movies, edit music videos, build web sites, improve their resume, collect and share ideas, book their performances, and a host of other fascinating ways.

Not surprisingly, Music Office Co-Op members consistently report substantial increases to their music/media income, directly attributable to participation in the Co-Op!

So that's the short answer....or as short as I could make it!

I'm proud to be a part of this Co-Op!

RC