2018 Platform Workshop Highlights!

The 2018 Workshop took place once again in Los Angeles. The expanded Workshop drew singers, songwriters, authors and speakers to hear from eight outstanding professionals in these fields. I don't know anywhere else creative artists can find this combination of expertise in an intimate setting with speakers up close and accessible during networking breaks! Watch my post-workshop interview with Babbie Mason, and for coming Workshop photos and video snippets. And do check back for the 2019 Platform Workshop date - to be announced!

View 2017 Platform Workshop Highlights

The 2017 Workshop took place at Faithful Central Bible Church in Los Angeles. Attendees received outstanding instruction from Dove and Grammy Award winner Babbie Mason. Babbie is a prolific gospel singer/songwriter who has been in full-time music ministry for 30 years. With such well-loved songs as "All Rise", "All In Favor" and "Each One Reach One", Babbie makes a rare visit to L.A. each year to provide high-quality songwriting instruction at the Platform Workshop. She is joined by an inspirational speaker, a music business attorney and other special guests for a full day of instruction, learning and networking. See below for highlights of the 2017 Platform Workshop and my post-workshop interview with Babbie. Watch this website for the 2018 Platform Workshop dates - soon to be announced!

Carol & Babbie talk about the 2017 Workshop

View 2016 Workshop Snippets

Carol & Babbie talk about the 2016 Workshop
                                       The 2016 Platform Workshop for Christian Songwriters
An enthusiastic group of workshop attendees eagerly received songwriting instruction from Dove-Award winner and Grammy nominee Babbie Mason and heard the compelling stories of professional songwriters Jackie Gouche Farris, Jeanette Hawes and Keith Echols. Attorney William Brown, Jr. gave us great info on the business of songwriting, Dr. Mary Simms challenged and exhorted us to achieve success in our purpose, and I had great fun hosting it all! Share the experience through photos and videos. Better yet, attend this year's workshop on August 19th!

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The Platform Covered the 2017 ASCAP Expo

Carol kicks off coverage for the 2017 ASCAP Expo
Platform Workshop alum Daniel Davis at the 2017 ASCAP Expo
Barry De Vorzon talks about Master Writer at ASCAP Expo 2017
Carol with Siri of Music Connection Magazine 
Carol launches 2016 ASCAP Expo coverage
Carol reflects on the 2017 ASCAP Expo

The Platform Covered the 2016 ASCAP Expo

LANDR on mastering your tracks 
2017 ASCAP Expo closes with Stevie Wonder
Why do you create music? ASCAP Expo 2016
Carol talks to Brad Bush of CD Baby
Carol talks to Siri of Music Connection
Signing off from the 2016 ASCAP Expo

The Platform Profiles Video Series

Babbie Mason Radio
Video Interview

The Platform Profile Video Series No.1 
2015 Workshop Participant, Wilse Chappel

The Platform Profile Video Series No. 2
Watch the full interview with Babbie Mason  

2015 PLATFORM WORKSHOP FOR CHRISTIAN SONGWRITERS HIGHLIGHTS 
photos from the 2015 workshop
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