Songwriting Workshop with Andrea Kirwin
Saturday 31 January
Peace Run Records invites you to join Australian/Fijian singer-songwriter Andrea Kirwin for a songwriting workshop on Saturday 31 Jan where you can learn how to create music and lyrics that reflect your own individual creativity and bring out your inner songwriter. Andrea’s had 20 years experience releasing independent albums and performing on the Australian Folk Festival circuit and curating events. The workshop will be for 16+ years of age and will start at 10am and finish at 2pm. Venue is Homegrown Cafe in Palmwoods. Read on below to find out more about this Songwriting workshop with Andrea.
Some of the skills you will learn;
To discover your authentic writing voice
How to create interesting music compositions through use of rhythms and different voicings.
How to tell a compelling story using lyrics that evoke emotion
How to create momentum and flow through verses and choruses that build
How to write catchy hooks and weave them into your song
How to use performance techniques to enhance a song
Andrea will also be sharing a lot of her own tips and tricks she’s learnt throughout her 20 year career. This workshop is suitable for both beginners and experienced writers and there will be some creative writing exercises available as well as the option to workshop a song or poem you’ve already written in the second half of the workshop.
Please bring a book and writing tools and an instrument if you play a guitar or ukulele. However, prior musical experience is not essential to enjoying this creative workshop. If you have any questions please email us at bookings@peacerunrecords.com and we’d be happy to answer any for you. The cafe will be open to purchase drinks and snacks.