About this Event
Upcoming Sessions:
April 4 - What Makes an Effective Bridge?
April 25 - AABA Dissection: Writing a Song in 8 Lines
May 2 - Ear Training for Songwriters: Listening for Effective Rhythms
May 16 - Finding Your Own Effective Rhythms
The creative process can be an inspiring, fulfilling, yet sometimes lonely journey. Songwriting Sessions are designed to support your individual writing experience in a meaningful community with other songwriters. Each 90-minute session runs approximately as follows:
- Song Study: I'll bring a song or two for the group to listen to together, then we'll discuss a particular songwritingquestion, theme, or technique modeled in the song(s).
- Workshop: Participants have a chunk of time (ideally 45 minutes) to work individually, typically with a prompt related to the Song Study.
- Reflection: We close with a reflection on what participants discovered during that Workshop time about themselves as songwriting and/or the creative process of songwriting.
Each session includes a follow-up email with additional resources and exercises to expand on what we covered in the original session. Drop in for a single session at a time, as you're able, or sign up for the entire season and get a discount, as well as *all* email recaps and follow-ups after and between sessions.Class Dates & Topics:Classes meet 1st and 3rd Saturdays (mostly), 10:30am-Noon(ish) at Artichoke Music. Specific dates and topics for each session are:
- February 21 - Refrain v. Chorus: Finding the Main Idea of your Song
- March 7 - Ear Training for Songwriters: Listening for Memorable Melodies
- March 21 - Writing Your Own Memorable Melodies
- April 4 - What Makes an Effective Bridge?
- April 25* - AABA Dissection: Writing a Song in 8 Lines
- May 2 - Ear Training for Songwriters: Listening for Effective Rhythms
- May 16 - Finding Your Own Effective Rhythms
- June 6 - Song Sharing Circle
*Please note: April 25 is the 4th Saturday.
Are absolute beginners welcome? Yes, all levels of experience with songwriting are welcome, including absolute beginners. Prompts and exercises will include multiple options to accommodate the challenges you are ready to take on!
What if I am an experienced songwriter,looking for new challenges? Yes, all levels of experience with songwriting are welcome, including seasoned songwriters. Prompts and exercises will include multiple options to accommodate the challenges you are ready to take on!
Do I need an instrument? You do *not* need to be able to play an instrument for these sessions, but you are welcome to bring whatever you play for Workshop time. There is an electric piano in the classroom you may use, if you like. For those sessions that are focused on musical composition, accommodations will be made either one-on-one or in a small group for those without an external instrument.
Can I pay in person? Yes, you may send an email to Avery directly via her website to register, and pay in person at the store with cash or check, no fees added. www.averyhill.studio/contact
Is this pricing inaccessible? Enter the code ACCESS for an automatic 25% off, no questions asked. If you need any further assistance, please reach out to Avery directly via her website, and we will figure out a way to get you to class! www.averyhill.studio/contact
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Artichoke Community Music, 2007 Southeast Powell Boulevard, Portland, United States
USD 44.34 to USD 201.69
