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In reading the posts regarding how incredible the Rally is, I can't wait to attend my first one. But I want to get the most out of it. I see that people take CDs, guitars, etc. I was wondering if one of you five star generals could help a private-second-class be prepared.If this was your first Rally (as a songwriter), what would you bring? What kind of sessions would you try to attend? What kind of questions would you have in your head for a one-on-one mentor? How would you plan your three days?What would you avoid doing (mistakes, mis-steps, embarrassing moments?)Thanks in advance for any helpful tips...Wayne

Hi Wayne-- Welcome to the forum! You'll enjoy these two threads from last year about attending the Rally (do's and don't's, etc.):http://taxi.proboards.com/index.cgi?boa ... ge=1You're going to have a fabulous time! I've been to three Rally's and they just keep getting better and better. There's no shortage of opportunities and information-- it's like being invited to a private party of major industry moguls. Seriously, it's NOT to be missed!!!Hope to meet you there!Raags

Jun 4, 2009, 4:29pm, wclary wrote:In reading the posts regarding how incredible the Rally is, I can't wait to attend my first one. But I want to get the most out of it. I see that people take CDs, guitars, etc. I was wondering if one of you five star generals could help a private-second-class be prepared.If this was your first Rally (as a songwriter), what would you bring? What kind of sessions would you try to attend? What kind of questions would you have in your head for a one-on-one mentor? How would you plan your three days?What would you avoid doing (mistakes, mis-steps, embarrassing moments?)Thanks in advance for any helpful tips...Waynegood post, and Raags gave some good intel.most important thing, to me, is to print off the Rally materials and read them through & plan your schedule. My first rally I didn't bring anything other than a notebook, some business cards, and myself... just wanted to soak it up. Those threads Raags linked to will answer your basic questions

Thanks, Raags and Hummin'bird, you guys are awesome. I enjoy all of your posts, and this one was especially helpful. I am really excited about meeting everyone. I'll have a dot on my nametag so I hope to meet you and all the other dots.Now I have to get busy in the studio, making CDs and writing "the song". I know it's in me.Take Care,Wayne

Hi Wayne - One more item that I didn't see listed to bring:printed lyric sheets for some of your songsGood to "meet" you and see you at the rally!

IMO the most important thing to bring:An open mind.Hope to meet you at the Rally.Mazz

I agree with Mazz have a open mind. Keep looking at the post here there will always be some good information here that folks that have been to the Rally's in the past.

Hi., thanks for taking the time to answer questions. I'll be coming to my first rally this year, and looking forward to it, and can't wait to meet all of you.Charlie

Bring open ears too, you could be talking to someone that you have no idea who they are and they could be a seasoned professional giving you great advice.I met people there that I had no idea who they were and just sat and talked with them and not just about music, just getting to know them and hanging out, and they have become a great asset to my career and great friends to boot.

I agree with you Weapon you need to have open ears folks will have a lot of information and you never know who can help you or who you will meet. Look forward to meeting you guys there this year!