KATZMUSIC :: Songwriting Courses
SONGWRITING COURSES
A eight week introductory course in writing and refining songwriting practice. The classes cover many elements of the popular song writing – including lyric writing, melody, harmony and chordal stucture, hooks and song form, as well as exploring methods for opening up your creativity and creating effective writing habits. The classes are open to anyone, but basic music theory knowledge is useful. You can benefit, whatever style you work with
ABOUT JEFF
Jeff Sheppard is a Melbourne based musician who has devoted over 10 years to producing, writing and performing. He is concerned with the world and is driven to make a difference with his soulful and uplifting lyrics. Jeff has performed on tours with international musicians Justin Timberlake and Lionel Ritchie, amongst many other local artists. The past few years has also seen him gain recognition for his song writing winning the International Peacedriven song writing award whilst competing against Grammy nominated artists and also receiving an LA music award for best male vocal. He is currently writing his third album; a smooth blend of soul and pop/adult contemporary that makes you feel good. "My writing has always been the core of why I love music so much. I hope that creating something from my heart can inspire others."
Check out Jeff's MySpace at www.myspace.com/jeffsheppard
ABOUT SHAUN
Shaun Brown is a singer/songwriter best known as lead vocalist, harmonica player and lyricist for popular local blues/rock band Dirty York. Shaun has had a passion for music and songwriting since he was a boy. Growing up to the music of his parent era, Bruce Springsteen, Dire Straights and Elton John were amongst the soundtrack of his childhood. Since then, Shaun has developed a very extensive musical knowledge and appreciation applying his life experience and rich listening background to his own work. Dirty York have developed a strong following and have been commended for their dynamic live show, original songs and recordings by audiences and media alike.
Check out Shaun at www.myspace.com/shaunbrownmusic
www.dirtyyork.com
www.myspace.com/dirtyyork
COURSE CONTENT
- Songwriting - How to set your goals
- Songwriting approaches and styles
- Lyrics - how to start, when to stop, how to refine
- Melody - the life of the song
- Harmony - the bones of the song
- Song structures
- Troubleshooting, re-writing, collaboration and other work practices
Class duration: 2 hours.
Each Week there will be practical exercises and you will complete at least one new original song during the course.
RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF "MUSIC INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT" BY ALAN GORDON WHEN YOU ENROLL FOR THE MAY COURSE
RRP $49.95
plus
a FREE 10 Week Music Theory Course.
(Starts 7th June 2010).
SONGWRITING COURSE CONTENT
MAKE A BOOKING
Bookings for courses are essential as places are limited, to make a booking online choose from the following list of courses and click the link to Enroll Now.
| DATES | ||
| Introductory Course |
Commencing Tuesday 14th September 2010 7.00 - 9.00pm | Enroll Now |
PRICES
| Songwriting Courses | Weeks | Price |
| Introductory Course | 8 weeks | $240.00 |
Private casual classes in Songwriting are $60.00 per class, however a 50% discount applies if you enroll for a Songwriting Course and pay in full in advance.
Please note: Prices as of August 17th 2010, if you have received any promotional material with prices quoted before this date those prices will apply, proof of promotional maybe required.
RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF "MUSIC INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT" BY ALAN GORDON WHEN YOU ENROLL FOR THE MAY COURSE
RRP $49.95
plus
a FREE 10 Week Music Theory Course.
(Starts 7th June 2010).
You will need to bring a pen. There will be refreshments. You will be supplied with a workbook and full course notes.
Seminars, courses and private classes are held at :
KATZMUSIC Studio, Located on Glenhuntly Rd, Elsternwick.
KATZMUSIC can be accessed by the 216, 219 and 220 bus, the NO.67 tram and the Sandringham train line.
