Saturday May 21, 12:00pm - 3:00pm & Sunday May 22, 12:00pm - 3:00pm (EST)
6 Hours, 2 Days, Your New Song!
Have you ever wanted to try writing a musical theatre song, but didn't know where to begin?
Or are you a composer who is interested in trying your hand at writing lyrics?
Or do you want a crash course in writing the classic 32-bar musical theatre song form?
Then this weekend workshop is for YOU!
Our Goal:
To learn how to write lyrics to a classically-structured musical theatre song with a verse and one 32-bar AABA chorus, to write the song with the help of some prompts, and to celebrate our new skills!
We Will Learn:
Saturday will be our deep-dive day, as we learn about the topics we need to begin writing our songs from story prompts. These topics include:
Classic 32-Bar Choruses
Classic Verses
Rhyme Types & Uses
Lyric Scansion
How to Place Your Song
How to Write Without Lyrics without Music
FULL AGENDA:
Saturday, May 21st (12:00pm - 3:00pm EST)
Introduction
Series of Mini-Lessons (topics above)
Writing Prompts
Begin Writing the Lyric (you will likely finish on your own time Saturday evening)
Sunday, May 22nd (12:00pm - 3:00pm EST)
Song Evolution & the Editing Process
Why Perfection Cannot Be the Goal
Song Shares with Affirmations & Celebration
Next Steps for More!
You Will Walk Away With:
A Totally New & Original Musical Theatre Song - Written by YOU!
A New Set of Knowledge & Skills to Use
Access to the Recording of the Workshop
Confidence in Your Abilities to Write for Musical Theatre
A Taste of the Musical Theatre Writing Collective
The Details:
The workshop will take place on Saturday, May 21st and Sunday, May 22nd from 12:00pm - 3:00pm EST both days.
The entire workshop in online via Zoom and can take place from your wherever you are comfiest.
This specific workshop is lyric-focused, though you may certainly also compose for your song if you desire and are able!
The price is $100 for the entire weekend (all 6 hours).
Only 15 spots are available for this intimate workshop, so don’t wait long to sign up!
