Are you writing songs in your bedroom but are unsure of where to take them next? Perhaps you’ve got a swag of songs that you want some feedback on in a safe, non-judge-y way….
Look no further than Verse/Chorus, two days of songwriting workshops and demo recording at Chiron Rock School. With the assistance of our experienced tutors, you’ll take your lyrics and melodies to new heights by learning how to effectively engage with a listener through words and move them with the power of song!
It doesn’t matter if you write on piano, keyboard, guitar, or computer, heck, you might just have some lyrics and you would like to put to music, we’d love to see you there. What’s more, we’ll also have a small recording studio set up on hand to make ‘demos’ of your finished song.
What: Verse/Chorus is two days of songwriting workshops incorporating one-on-one mentoring in lyric writing, storytelling, melody, chord structure and demo recording.
When: Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th April. 10am – 4pm.
Where: Chiron Rock School 311 Manukau Road, Epsom
Who: Our two tutors have a wide range of songwriting/recording experience. Ed Castelow has been songwriting for over 25 years’ and has had alternative radio hits and NZ Music Award nominations with his band Dictaphone Blues as well as recording and producing local indie artist. Max Earnshaw completed his Bachelor of Music at Auckland University and has been writing original songs since he was 12. He recently showcased his solo material at the Wintergarden beneath the Civic Theatre and has charted in the official NZ music charts.
Cost: $350.00 (includes lunches)