Why I am deciding to start this group?I am in need of having the self-discipline to write on a consistent, high quality basis. Though there are other writer's circles I can join, I want to start one in my neighborhood of Florence in South/Southeast Los Angels and save time, money, and energy from having to drive half-way across town, through traffic, with exorbitant gas prices. Purpose of the group: simply come together once, twice a month, etc. and help one another support oneself in terms of a …

EXPLORE your CREATIVITY in this highly engaging, interactive personal journey! UNCOVER and discover HIDDEN TALENTS, long buried DREAMS and lingering goals and desires. ENGAGE in writing exercises aimed at self-discovery that tap into your CREATIVE SPIRIT. BREAK THROUGH inhibiting BLOCKS like PERFECTIONISM, SELF-DOUBT, PROCRASTINATION and SELF-SABOTAGE with innovative experiential activities. Working and aspiring writers, painters, poets, actors, singers, dancers and PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF …

The Artist Way started out as a collaboration of tips and hints from various artists and authors. It is a 12 week program designed to help people open up creatively, also helps creative people who are feeling blocked or uninspired, it also helps people who aren't sure what they want to do creatively they just want to do SOMETHING. I started working with the artist way several years ago when I was feeling empty of any sort of creativity. It has helped me and countless others. I tried doing it by …

Meet working high-level entertainment industry professionals face to face in a roundtable events that are similar to business meetings. The ratio of student to guest is exceptional. Usually 10:1. You can ask questions and get advice related to your objectives in the industry. Usually we attract writers but have also attracted producers, actors and composers who want to advance their career.

… Kelley, Sarah Finn, April Webster, Greg Berlanti, Anthony Zuiker, Kevin Hooks, Ron Schwary, Ashok Amritraj, Garry Marshall, Henry Winkler, Marty Katz, James Burrows, Peter Block, Jeremy Zimmer, Wes Craven, Simon Kinberg, George Tillman & Bob Teitel, John Sacret Young, Mario Van Peebles, among many, many others. This is a FUN, inspiring event where our guest speakers always have a great time – so much that some have spoken more than once! WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Our breakfast attract a diverse g …

…   *    Cajita   *    Cajón (box drums)   *    Carillon   *    Castanets   *    Celesta   *    Chácaras   *    Chalice drum   *    Chekere/Shekere   *    Chenda   *    Chimes (a.k.a. tubular bells)   *    Chipaya box   *    Cimbalom   *    Clave/Wood block   *    Claves   *    Cocktail drum   *    Conga   *    Cowbell (cencerro)   *    Crotales   *    Cuíca   *    Cymbal   *    Daf (a.k.a. duff, daff)   *    Damphu   *    Darbuka   *    Davul (a.k.a.Nagara, Dhol, Dohol)   *    Dayereh (a.k.a. doy …

ARTIST'S WAY WORKSHOPS facilitated by Chantel Zimmerman. Increase your artistic confidence, blast through inhibiting blocks and behaviors like self-criticism, self-sabotage and guilt, use new tools to increase your creative flow. During our 12-week workshop based on the international best seller "The Artist's Way", by Julia Cameron, we'll use empowering activities that spur the imagination and inspire us to create. For aspiring and working writers, painters, dancers, musicians, and creative peop …

… All talent levels welcome, but most players have been around the block a bit.   I plan on being a bit m ore organized this go 'round so everyone can have plenty of stage-mic-axe time. Jams m   ay cha nge to be all acoustic, songwriters-in-the-round, bluegrass, etc., whatever the talent available and interest.  Watch for details on each meetup.   Generally, we'll meet in a rehearsal room somewhere on the West Side, though we'll plan on a couple out in the Valley, South Bay and Long Beach if enoug …