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Join Us! July 20th & 21st, Chandler, TX
02 Days
05 Speakers
05 Sessions
01 Purpose

 

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Conference Schedule Find the sessions that interest you
Friday PM
July 20th
Sign in
Mingling
06:00 - 06:30
Casual dinner
Provided by FBC
06:30 - 07:15
Open Mic
Can play 1 song
07:15 - ??
July 21st
Sign In
Coffee, Donuts & Mingling
08:30 - 09:00
Welcome
09:00 - 09:15
Worship
09:15 - 09:45

Twila LaBar

You Have a Great Idea…Now What?
Basics on lyric, melody, structure, audience, etc
09:45 - 11:00

Worship Leader

Writing for Corporate Worship
Engaging the Congregation
11:00 - 12:15
July 21st
Lunch
Provided at FBC
12:15 - 12:45

Matt Armstrong

In The Writing Room
The Process of Writing/Co-Writing a Great Song
12:45 - 02:00

David Cook & Boogie

The Dream vs. The Call
02:00 - 02:30
Open Q&A with the Pros
02:30 - 03:00
Open Mic
Can play 1 song
Closing remarks and Thank Yous
03:00 - 04:00
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Guest Speakers Experts in their Field

Unless otherwise noted, the people listed below are scheduled and confirmed to be in attendance at the Songwriters LAB. Should a speaker or facilitator have to cancel for any reason, the staff at Songwriters LAB will advise registrants ASAP and will attempt to replace that speaker with another of equally professional quality and knowledge.

Matt Armstrong

Speaker

Matt is a songwriter and producer from Buffalo, NY. He has written songs for Veggie Tales and Casting Crowns, and he has also been the Assistant Engineer for prominent record producer Ed Cash helping work on artists such as Chris Tomlin, Matthew West, Leeland, Kari Jobe, and many more.

David Cook

LAB Worship Leader

David is a member of Tyler Christian Fellowship where he is a Deacon and serves on the worship team. He is also a songwriter and front man for the band "Chains Off", and has a passion to share the message of God's redeeming love wherever he is lead.

Twila LaBar

Speaker

Twila LaBar is a staff songwriter with Universal Music Group-Brentwood Benson Music Publishing in Nashville, TN. Twila has received 2 Dove Award nominations, a BMI Award, and has been nominated for the the Absolutely Gospel Awards Songwriter of the Year 2011.


Brandon "Boogie" Wynne

LAB Director and Pastor

Boogie currently serves as the Associate Pastor for Faith Baptist Church in Chandler, Texas. Through a near death experience, God has molded him into a better husband, father, friend, pastor and songwriter.

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Brandon "Boogie" Wynne has a passion for songwriting and Christian music. Although based in East Texas, he continues to stay plugged in with the music industry in Nashville and has made great connections. His Songwriters Lab is an event any aspiring songwriter should attend; knowing that 1) Sound advice will be offered from professionals and 2) Brandon has the connections to put any well written song directly into the hands of professionals working in the music business in Nashville.
- Eric Hurt
Creative Director for Universal / Brentwood Benson Music Publishing

 

I very much enjoyed meeting the awesome songwriters at the 2011 songwriters LAB. I found the hospitality just wonderful, and the quality of teaching was over the top great!
- Val Dacus

 

Songwriters thrive in community and the Songwriters LAB provides writers with a great opportunity to connect with likeminded people and to learn from those who are a little bit further down the path. The Songwriters LAB is a safe place for songwriters of any level to express their songs where the focus is on fostering an environment of encouragement.
- Cindy Wilt Colville
Music Publisher and Songwriting Consultant

 

Attending the Songwriter's Lab was a rewarding, refreshing experience for me. Not only did I have the opportunity to receive great teaching and critique from some of the leading authorities from the Christian Songwriting arena, but I also had the privilege to meet and fellowship with other Worshipers from different areas of our state (and from other states even). I highly recommend this to anyone who is involved in Christian music, whatever the capacity.
- Kelly Perkins

 

Participating in the Songwriter's Lab was an absolute blessing! It was an incredible experience to meet other songwriters and to learn techniques from the pros, who generously shared insight and encouragement. And most of all, it was amazing to spend time with other believers who are excited about spreading the gospel through music. I learned a lot and was absolutely encouraged!
- Emmy Hubbard

 

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How to Attend Location, Prices, etc...
Location Map

Location:

Faith Baptist Church
Phone: 903.372.4143
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Chandler is located on State Highway 31 just 8 miles west of Tyler, Texas. Should you choose to make a weekend of your visit to the LAB, there is plenty to do in the area. Tyler offers many places to stay, visit and eat while you are in East Texas. The natural beauty and slower pace also make a great place to just sit and write for a while.

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