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The Nashville Songwriters Festival is complemented by a group of knowledgeable, experienced and successful industry professionals who conduct classes where they share their craft. They are listed individually below. Attend all or parts!

Pro Instructor Classes Class Schedules Class Registration

Pro Instructor Fred Vail

"Music City, USA's" oldest truly independent recording studio, Treasure Isle Recording celebrates 30 years in 2010. Over $300,000,000 (million) in combined music sales. Artist/Clients include: Rodney Crowell, Jason Aldean, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, James Taylor, Alabama, the late Johnny Cash, John Denver, Isaac Hayes, Waylon Jennings (his final studio album), Rosanne Cash, The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Michael W. Smith, Jars of Clay, Steven Curtis Chapman, Sandi Patty, Travis Tritt (his debut album), Duane Eddy, among others. Producer: B B King, CMHOF member Bill Anderson, Billy Preston.

Pro Instructor Richard K. Adler

Platinum, Gold and Grammy Award winning engineer and producer, Richard Adler, has been in the recording industry for 30+ years and in Nashville since 1975.

His discography has many highlights including Neil Young, Dolly Parton, Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart, Alison Krauss, Johnny Cash, Doc Watson, John Prine, Bela Fleck, Natalie Cole, Sam Bush, Jerry Jeff Walker, Dave Mallet, Shel Silverstein, Iris Dement and John Hartford.

Pro Instructor Stan Webb

SESAC Legacy Award Winner Stan not only works with other successful writers and artists, he also enjoys writing with new young writers and artists just getting started. He loves their enthusiasm and drive, Stan was also blessed with SESAC's "Legacy" award in 2003, only the third writer to receive it in 75 years.

Pro Instructor Tony Stampley

Tony has written more songs for Hank Williams Jr than any other writer. Songs such as I like My Whiskey On Ice and Women On Fire, I've Been Down, American Offline, Woman On The Run. The Nashville Scene, Video of the year and Top Five funny song of the year in...

Pro Instructor Debi Champion

"How to Host a Successful Writers Night" From organizing to hosting a memorible writer's nite that players and fans will return to week after week. Also Debi will discuss Do's and Don'ts of performers should keep in mind when attending.

She also serves as hostess for songwriter showcases every Tues, Wed, and Thurs night at the Commodore Grill in Nashville. The Commodore has earned the reputation as a music industry listening room.

Award Wining Vocalist and Writer's Night Host. Mark Allen Critic's Choice Award for "Best Female Vocalist" and South Florida Music Award for "Best Rock/Pop/Blues Female Vocalist".

Pro Instructor Bob Dellaposta

Bob Dellaposta "How to Start and Maintain a Publishing Company" Music Publishing from A-Z.

40+ years in the music industry. Over 1600 songs recorded all over the world. Gold Record in Denmark (Ann Taylor) Platinum Record in Greece (Hi-5). #1 Jazz Album on I-Tunes Canada (Sophie Milman) cuts by Clinton Gregory, Western Flyer, Emerson Drive (12 Gauge), Becky Hobbs and Bobby Vinton to name a few.

Pro Instructor Karen Reynolds

"The Business & Skills of the Performing Independent Songwriter" Karen will talk on performance tips to press materials, to self booking.

Karen is a professional musician and published songwriter for more than 30 years, radio program director and course instructor on songwriting and music business for the University of Tennessee, Nashville's ProMusicU and a mentor for the Country Music Hall of Fame, fully understands the needs of independent artists and provides realistic, practical instruction at an affordable rate.University of Tennessee songwriting instructor & Radio Show Producer of "Writers Block".

Pro Instructor Dave Gibson

"How to become and stay a successful Independent" In a business that is both cut throat and volatile, award-winning singer-songwriter and entrepreneur Dave Gibson consistently proves that hard work pays off and nice guys do get their just rewards.

Dave, Gibson Miller Band lead singers rise to the top with "Texas Tattoo", "Big Heart", "Red White and Blue Collar" Songs Dave wrote for other artists did as well.#1 songs like "Queen Of Memphis" & "Daddy Never was the Cadillac Kind", "Ships That Don't Come In" and "Jukebox In My Mind","Lonely & Gone"....