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Workshop: Embracing Songwriting with Hands-On Techniques

The Local Word - Regional Showcase for Writers and Readers

2022-11-18 10:30:00 2022-11-18 13:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Workshop: Embracing Songwriting with Hands-On Techniques This song writing workshop invites creatives - from beginners through to the more advanced - interested in engaging with experienced songwriters to improve their techniques. Queenscliff Library -

Friday, November 18
10:30am - 1:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-11-18 10:30:00 2022-11-18 13:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Workshop: Embracing Songwriting with Hands-On Techniques This song writing workshop invites creatives - from beginners through to the more advanced - interested in engaging with experienced songwriters to improve their techniques. Queenscliff Library -

This song writing workshop invites creatives - from beginners through to the more advanced - interested in engaging with experienced songwriters to improve their techniques.

The workshop will cover the methods of melody making, rhythm, dynamics, and expression – and participants will be invited to contribute to writing meaningful lyrics.

If the participant plays an acoustic instrument (including hand drums) and feels comfortable playing in a group situation we encourage them to bring it along. Everyone will need pen and paper and if they want to record their efforts, a smart phone will be useful.

Mike Whittle has studied songwriting in Vancouver with Fred Booker and his songs have been broadcast on radio. ‘Last Man from Dunolly’, set in WW1, is his best-known song.

Claudia Collins has recorded two CDs of her original songs and runs Belmont Page, a creative writing group. She fronted the band ‘Naughty Nanna and the Toy Boys’ performing her original material in 2007 - 2011.

Mathilda Garrido Lucay has participated in two musicals through Sacred Heart College and has performed in the school’s choir. She has written multiple songs accompanied by a piano, ukulele, or her own computer-generated composition.

This session is designed for anyone interested in songwriting, from beginners to those with some experience, aged 18+.

Tickets – $30/$20 for GRLC Members/$10 Concession.

Download the full program (A3 pdf)

Download the full program including presenter bios (A4 pdf)

Check out our other Local Word sessions - www.grlc.vic.gov.au/localword

AGE GROUP: | Youth | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Lectures | Festivals | Author Talks |

TAGS: | recommended |

Queenscliff Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0663

Hours

Queenscliff Library

Mon, Mar 17 1:30PM to 5:00PM
Tue, Mar 18 1:30PM to 5:00PM
Wed, Mar 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Mar 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Mar 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 22 9:30AM to 12:00PM
Sun, Mar 23 Closed

Tel: (03) 4201 0663

About the Library

The Queenscliff Library is housed in a beautiful heritage building, built in 1887, and services the Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale communities, as well as holidaymakers. Located in the main street of this picturesque coastal village, the branch is a small but much-loved community space. Located next to the Visitor Information Centre and Queenscliffe Historical Museum, the library features public access PCs, free WiFi, study spaces and a large reading room. Regular Preschool Story Time sessions are held here. 

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