Musician Paul Simon once said about songwriting, “you start with something that’s true” and go from there. If “you start with something that’s false,” he said “you’re always covering your tracks,”
Aspiring songwriters can try their hand at writing something true in Chesapeake Forum’s Songwriters Workshop starting Saturday, October 15. This small group-format workshop gives musicians a chance to try out new material each week in a supportive environment. Bring one or two songs to share along with the motivation behind the work. The group will listen to these works, encouraging each other with helpful suggestions from a shared love for music. No formal experience necessary.
Songwriters Workshop is three (3) sessions, in-person at the Family YMCA on Peachblossom in Easton, October 15, 22, 29th from 2-3:30 PM., $35. A student discount is available through the instructor.
To register for this, or any other Chesapeake Forum course, please visit https://chesapeakeforum.org
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