What's The Deal? Music Contracts, Networking, and The Money Gigs A Two-Day Music Industry Intensive with Ron "Blondie Boy" Thaler

September 27 + 28, 2025 | 11 AM – 5 PM | Haus of Owl Creation Club This 12-hour weekend seminar delivers an essential crash course in the realities of building a sustainable, successful career in today’s music industry.

Led by Grammy winning drummer and producer Ron “Blondie Boy” Thaler (SoundSphere 360 Immersive, SodaBox Music, DCIBL.com), this workshop bridges the gap between creativity and career-building. Ron shares practical insights, real-world experiences, and career-tested strategies for navigating contracts, money gigs, publishing rights, copyright law, music business economics, social media, branding, and more.

Topics Include: • Publishing rights vs. master rights • Copyright statutes and sync licensing • Income stream diversification • Music contracts and label/publishing deals • Touring, management, and tech innovation • Negotiation strategy and the art of “no” • Branding, social networking, and charting • Paradigm shifts in the industry post-2025

Whether you’re a recording artist, sideman, songwriter, indie label owner, producer, or just figuring out your place in the music world — this is for you.

Event Details

📍 Location: Haus of Owl Creation Club, 780 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC 🗓 Dates: Saturday & Sunday, September 27–28, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM both days

Price: $350 
Members Pricing: $300
Special Pricing: $250 (for the first 10 registrations)