VEHNEE SATURNO : THE HITMAKER WORKSHOP Vehnee Saturno’s career as a professional songwriter kicked off in 1982 when he won the Grand Prize in the prestigious Metro Manila Popular Music Festival (METROPOP) with the song “Isang Dakot,” interpreted by an unknown singer named Sonia Singson. This big break came barely a year of trying his luck and literally peddling songs to record companies. In the following year, he bagged two slots in the 6th Metropop Professional Division via the songs “Ako’y Ako” and “Be My Lady.” The Tagalog song got the Second Prize, while the English song, which didn’t get any award, would be his ticket to fame. 1983 saw Vehnee score his first big hit in the song “Be My Lady,’ which was recorded by a promising singer named Martin Nievera. The balladeer rose to stardom thru the song, while the composer’s career blossomed as he received numerous offers from record companies. The song’s popularity also attracted the interest of famous international singer, Mr. Matt Monroe. In that same year, Saturno earned the honor of being the only Filipino composer to have his song recorded by the legendary singer/performer. That song’s unbridled success led to a string of gold, platinum, and multi-platinum record awards. He scored a surprise hit in the song “Sana Kahit Minsan” which gave birth to a new singing sensation in Ariel Rivera. Vehnee’s career soared in the 90’s as he finally found his niche in the Philippine Music Industry. Saturno compositions almost dominated the airwaves. His songs launched the careers of Ella May Saison with “Bakit Ba?” and “Till My Heartaches End” and Allona with “Someone’s Always Saying Goodbye.” In 1990, his song “Nag-iisang Ikaw” for Louie Heredia was the most requested Original Pilipino Music (OPM) and gave Heredia his first Platinum Award. Hit after hit, his songs did wonders to the rising careers of Donna Cruz, with “Only Me and You;” Jessa Zaragoza, with “Bakit Pa?;” Jaya with “Dahil Tanging Ikaw” and “Wala Na Bang Pag-ibig.” Even singing heartthrob Jay-R and Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo acknowledge the fact that Saturno’s songs, “Bakit Pa Ba?” and “Forever’s Not Enough” greatly contributed to their respective careers. In between writing hit songs, he also joined (and won) prestigious international songwriting festivals. For over 2 decades he won awards and commendations for his songwriting prowess in Asia, Europe and the US. Vehnee Saturno tirelessly continues to write and produce songs. To the present , he has not lost his magic, as he remains one of the most sought-after songwriters in the Philippine Music industry, producing one hit after another . With an amazing experience as this , we at the Josie de Leon School of Performing Arts in cooperation with Studio Six Productions , are very proud to bring to you exclusively in Toronto , the “Vehnee Saturno : Hitmaker ‘s Workshop .” This is a rare opportunity to get to know and learn from the man himself . To learn his secrets in making hits and professional advise to performers and songwriters. This 3 hour workshop will be held on the following days and venue : September 4, Wednesday @ JDLSPA Mississauga 3450 Wolfedale Road from 6-9pm September 5, Thursday @JDLSPA Scarborough 2525 Warden Ave. from 6-9pm . The workshop costs $75 /person which includes snacks . Seats are very limited so register now . Light snacks will be served
Posted on: Wed, 07 Aug 2013 05:32:27 +0000
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