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Workshop: Being an Effective Band Leader
Cleveland Rocks: PPF’s Professional Development Workshops are held on the third Monday of the month from 7-9pm at the Cleveland Rocks Shop (15801 Waterloo Rd.). Each workshop will focus on a different music-related topic with discussions from 7-8pm, followed by a 2×4 Songwriter Showcase from 8-9pm featuring 4 different artists, 2 songs each.
Being an Effective Band Leader
Mon, July 21, 2025 • 7-9pm
Cleveland Rocks Shop (15801 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland)
Successful bandleaders share their strategies and stories about managing their own music business and working well with musicians, booking agents, technicians, venues, etc.
Free Event! RSVP here
Guest Speakers: Anthony Taddeo (Alla Boara/Alba Trio) and Robert Hubbard (Hubb’s Groove)
Stay for The 2×4 Songwriter Showcase immediately following the workshop.
2×4 Artists include:
- Ashley Gulla
- Jeffrey Cruz
- Nostalgic Amnesia
- Jp Hamm
The Cleveland Rocks Shop is an intimate venue with LIMITED capacity. Please arrive early to grab a seat!
This event is made possible with support from Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.
2×4 Songwriter Showcase Artist Bios:
After 8+ years of singing in and around Cleveland in an acoustic cover band, Ashley Gulla is just stepping out as a solo singer-songwriter. Her sound blends elements of folk, country and contemporary pop. She is thrilled to be sharing her original music.
Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, Jeffrey Cruz is an artist leaning in on soul and pop-inspired melodies. With storytelling lyrics and vocals at the forefront, Jeffrey blends rhythmic and soothing grooves through his music. It’s a blend of nostalgic sounds with contemporary lyricism and harmony. It’s a journey into the highs and lows of emotion, making you feel as though you’re right there, in the middle of the exclusive rhythm and blues.
https://linktr.ee/nostalgicamnesia
Jp hamm is a singer songwriter that has been on the local Cleveland music scene for over 25 years. He grew up on the Eastside of Cleveland, his family was from the south, so his music can transform from old school hip hop to southern roots and the back flip into a reggae vibe. His songs are heartfelt and in a blink of an eye, they will be silly. A twist of humor guaranteed to make you smile.