The Craft & Business of Songwriting with Grammy Award winning Songwriter Bill Pere. Come and learn the craft and business of songwriting with Grammy-Winning songwriter Bill Pere. Bill was named one of the "Top 50 Innovators, Groundbreakers, and Guiding Lights of the Music Industry" by Music Connection Magazine. He is the author of the industry-standard songwriting guide "Song crafters' Coloring Book" and is one of the most sought-after songwriting coaches today, working with clients around the world. His presentations at national conferences and analytical critiques have revolutionized the way we craft and evaluate songs. Bill is Executive Director of the Connecticut Songwriters Association, the 2003 National Independent Artist of the Year, and an Official Connecticut State Troubadour. He is Founder of the LUNCH Ensemble, and Director of the Connecticut Songwriting Academy. Bill has released 16 CD's and has written and produced 23 stage plays. He has twice been named Connecticut Songwriter of the Year, and has appeared on a special edition Cheerios box as a hunger-fighting hero. The New York Times calls him "The Link Between Music and Science". More at www.billpere.com. Registration to this workshop includes a ticket to the festival.