The Well (Koinonia / Music Row) is committed to serving the creative community in Nashville, whether that be by providing a comfortable place to meet or work, a break from your studio session, or an ever-important stage on which to perform. With that in mind we are happy to offer the Artist Development Incubator Workshop […]

We are excited to be returning to Audiofeed in Champaign IL on June 30 and July 1. I will be speaking, doing some live podcast interviews, and maybe even sharing an acoustic set of my own music with The Wayside. The specifics are still coming together, but I can tell you that Pedro The Lion […]

Come hang with ALL the cool kids at this special pre-show gathering before the big Chagall Guevara / Over The Rhine concert at The Ryman. The party starts at 3pm at The Well - Koinonia (1000 16th Avenue South) and will include records, conversation, swag, and fun. There is no charge but donations for Music […]

Songwriters, artists, producers, managers, publicists… mark your calendars:  the Artist Development Incubator Workshop returns to The Well Coffeehouse on Music Row with JJT and his special guest, attorney, author, professor, and proud music fan, Mark H. Maxwell! We’ll talk about the critical difference between "networking” and serving, the key legal issues facing artists and songwriters […]

Join JJT for a casual coffee clutch at The Well - Koinonia on Music Row where we will share Rich Mullins stories, listen to some of his music on the overhead, and share some lovely beverages, all in a location that is LOADED with historical significance. Admission is free and open to the public. Just […]

True Tunes, Music at The Well, and the Lipscomb College of Entertainment and the Arts Presents: John J. Thompson and Michael Elsner Film & TV Music Workshop! Michael Elsner is a composer, producer, library owner, and songwriter with over 2000 synch, trailer, and ad placements, including in American Idol, the Voice, Amish Mafia, Cold Case, […]

On Nov. 18, the Rock n’ Revival will continue with a symposium in the Walker Lecture Hall at Lee University at 5PM featuring artist Kreg Yingst, musician and podcast host John J. Thompson, and art professor Rondall Reynoso. The symposium will be followed by a reception at Moss Rose Art, where Yingst’s art will be […]

The final day of the Rock n’ Revival will be Nov. 19, and will feature “Coffee with the curator,” with David Leonardis, who will discuss how to make your own museum. Following that, The Museum will host a guest artist workshop where visitors will create their own Finster type art. Finally, at 2:00, True Tunes […]

Jars of Clay, with special guests Phil Madeira and Ella Mine - in this special annual tradition - bringing wonderful music and cheer AND awareness of some critical work being done by BLOOD:WATER. There are tickets for in-person viewing of the matinee or evening performances OR tickets for the live stream, at the link below. […]

Join JJT for 2 events at The Vine OC in Fullerton CA on Saturday March 8th. 3pm: Artist Workshop: Redefining "Success" In The New Creative Economy. Between the encroachment of Artificial Intelligence and the dehumanizing effects of increasingly "anti" social media, it is harder than ever for most artists to make a living these days. […]