Tobin Bawinkel has been playing music for over 25 years and has written and released over a hundred songs through his tenure playing music with his bands Flatfoot 56 and 6’10. Since he started with his first band, Flatfoot 56 in 2000, he has embarked on a tireless schedule of touring throughout North America, Japan, Canada, the UK, Europe, and Russia. His experiences range from playing in dive bars, squats, house shows, and coffee shops, to performing to packed halls in Moscow, Berlin, Chicago, LA and Tokyo.

Bawinkel has also spent time running song writing workshops for afterschool programs in his hometown of Chicago. His experiences in training and educating both young and old artists alike, make for a well-rounded perspective on the craft of lyric and song-writing. Between being the primary songwriter for both of his musical projects and also handling the financial and business side of both Flatfoot 56 and 6’10, Tobin has gained extensive insights on the process of taking a band from the early stages of creation to becoming seasoned veterans.

"The services offered from Tobin were a real game changer in reference to the making of the new blamed record. he surpassed my expectations in how much he engaged on every level from song writing to the various band personalities."

Bryan Gray, The Blamed
"Tobin was a God send who opened his heart and door at the right time. I was aimlessly wandering in my music career before knowing him. I’m glad to have guidance from someone who has been there and done it and is still doing it. I don’t know where I’d be without his encouragement!!"

Suri, Singer/songwriter
"Working with Tobin has helped me in so many ways. His energy, passion, & knowledge set a strong foundation for me to achieve my goals and to achieve them well."

Erin, Singer/songwriter
"Tobin’s stories, insight and desire to serve have been instrumental in helping to shape my own visions as a musician. He not only shares his victories but also his past failures for the purpose of guiding us away from making similar mistakes. With an unrivaled passion for music, he is not only an excellent mentor but also a friend"

Ingo Weigold

MENTORING PACKAGES

Not sure what package is right for you? Tobin offers a free consultation phone call.

Introductory

Vision casting & songwriting basics, touring basics or musicbusiness basics.

^$189

INCLUDES

Two (2) one-hour sessions

One of the following:

Vision Casting & Songwriting Basics
Touring Basics
Music Business Basics

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songwriter

Hone your writers style andvoice. Cover song writing basics & instrumentation.

^$299

INCLUDES

Three (3) one-hour sessions
Song writing basics
Creative instrumentation ideas
Voice/Style development

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MUSIC BUSINESS

Identifying your strongest selling points as an artist or group.

^$299

INCLUDES

Three (3) one-hour sessions
Identify core strengths
Develop social media presence
Target and identify target audience

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FULL MENTORING

A three-month extensive music development & band strategy mentoring option

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INCLUDES

Three (3) month commitment
Two (2) sessions per month
Develop business strategies
Develop live show presentation
Songwriting
General business & tour booking
Much more!

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ADDITIONAL SERVICES

album producer

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I will work with you on a particular album project and lend my incite into helping you hone what you want out of the release. The production of an album is always a big task that can be daunting. I have worked with many producers, and engineers and have learned great things through my experiences with them.

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Speaking Engagements

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I have been invited to speak at multiple events and classes on the music business and band Life. These are always a great experience that i enjoy doing.

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SPONSOR A BAND

Have you ever thought about sponsoring a band as they work toward their musical dream? Bands are often more of a success when the community around them encourages their vision!

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