Songwriting
Date:
With:
Heidi Everett
Rating:
ALL
Summary:
Did you know songwriting is memoir-writing? As in the old bardic oral tradition behind most western songwriting ‘praise your employers and curse those who cross you!’ In one very practical session, complete beginners will learn the secrets behind popular songs on the radio and use them to write lyrical poetry to use for the rest of your life creating fame or instilling shame on your dog, workplace or lovers. No musical or singing experience needed.
Details
Free places are available in this workshop for writers who would otherwise be unable to attend. Please email [email protected] to access one of these places.
You can find details of how Covid-19 restrictions will affect the workshop here. You are encouraged to wear a mask in the workshop space. The Wheeler Centre’s policy is that close contacts should not attend the building. If you are a close contact of somebody with Covid-19, or have Covid-19 symptoms yourself, please do not attend; please contact [email protected] to arrange a refund in this situation.
You Will Learn:
- popular song form - verse, chorus, bridge
- to identify personal vocal style so your songs are in ‘your key’ not Mariah Carey’s
- to explore lived experience story and impart wisdom through lyrics
- skills and confidence in melodic voice (singing)
- performance skills
About the Tutor:
Heidi Everett is a proud neurodivergent artist, writer, mental health creative recovery advocate, social impact facilitator, producer and innovator in Melbourne. My Friend Fox is her first book, harnessing the living experience of hard-earned survivalism and freely found humanity which underpins all of Heidi's work.
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Venue:
Melbourne
3000 Australia
Contact:
Phone: (03) 9917 8463
Email: [email protected]