*FREE* | Open Mic/Salon (Singers | Songwriters | Actors | Musicians)

PLEASE NOTE: This is a live, ACOUSTIC-ONLY event. No BACKING TRACKS, no BEATS, no KARAOKE tracks, and NO A CAPPELLA (unaccompanied singing or rapping) permitted. All musicians and/or singers must either play their own instrument or be accompanied by the house pianist. No mics or amplified instruments permitted. There are regular weekly attendees not listed in this event, so you MUST RSVP [email protected] to attend.

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Welcome to the PCC Performers' Salon, a weekly workshop for SINGERS, SONGWRITERS, ACTORS and MUSICIANS to present their work (or works-in-progress) in a fun, encouraging and non-critical environment. We welcome performers of all levels.

Hosted and accompanied by Patrick Michael Wickham, this 3-hour workshop focuses on enhancing authenticity in performances, refining storytelling skills and allowing participants a stress-free environment to showcase their skills in front of an intimate audience "living room-like" space.

• RSVP - [email protected] | Attendees don't only come from online
• Suggested DONATION of $25 (via Paypal or Zelle to reserve spot)
• First time and auditors (non-performers) are FREE!
• Maximum 15 minutes p/participant
• Selections should be no more than 5 minutes in length
• A Piano will be provided | Guitarists must bring their own instrument (acoustic only)
• Be prepared to introduce yourself and participate with group activities

1. Email song selection and key to: [email protected]
2. If accompanist cannot acquire sheet music, chord chart must be available online
3. Sheet music to classical songs must be emailed at least ONE WEEK prior to the event
4. Songs should at least have CHORD CHARTS available online. Nothing too obscure
5. Do not expect the accompanist to know an obscure song
6. Self-accompaniment (via piano or guitar) is permitted

1. Email your lyrics to: [email protected]
2. For accompaniment: minimum chord chart, lead sheet or sheet music must also be emailed 48 hours prior to event. The neater your work, the better your accompaniment
3. Self-accompaniment (via piano, guitar or other acoustic instrument) is permitted
4. No backing tracks or a cappella singing permitted
5. LYRICS-ONLY or POETRY sharing is permitted

1. A piano will be provided | you must bring your own acoustic instrument
2. Email your selection to [email protected] (if original, let us know length and details)

1. Monologues and SHORT scenes are permitted
2. For SCENES, please limit to two-character scenes and we will have an audience member read with you

Learn more about Mr. Wickham at:

https://www.vocalstudios.com/pmw

Host or Publisher Performers Career Center