Kids Songwriting Workshop
Songwriting is often depicted as a magical unexplained process that certain people are just blessed with the gift of channeling. Hidden under the surface of songs is structure based on a set of rules and guidelines. Our workshop demystifies this process through a study of popular songwriting with handy hints and foolproof techniques for achieving a finished song.
The classes begin with a short explanation of songwriting followed by a set of exercises to help trigger the creative process. The group then participates in a co-write, whereby participants use the ideas from the completed exercises to create a song.
The overall aim of the workshop is to provide students with the tools to go out and create their own music.
Outline
- Analysis of popular songs what makes them popular.
- Song structure
- Lyrics
- The Formula of popular song.
- Mind map of lyric ideas
- Chord pattern 4 chords only
- Melody
- Group co-write
- Record the Song
The Teacher
Vanessa Muir is an established Australian singer songwriter who has performed at major Australian festivals as wells as Internationally. She has a vast list of songwriting credits with some of Australia’s most well know artists.
Details
The songwriting workshop is a 4 hour class held during school holidays and at various dates throughout the school term. Please contact us if you would like to be notified of upcoming dates.
Maximum 5 students per class
Cost
$80 per workshop
3-5 Kids per workshop
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