I've Got Something to Say! Songwriting Workshop with Merrill Garbus (of Tune-Yards) (Feb '24)

I've Got Something to Say! Songwriting Workshop with Merrill Garbus (of Tune-Yards) (Feb '24)All access to lecture recordings, songwriting prompts and all course materials for Merrill Garbus (of Tune Yards)'s songwriting workshop taught in February 2024. By purchasing this past course, you're able to watch Merrill's lectures and go about the course at your own pace! Merrill's class includes five lectures titled: 1. Voice as Sound & Saying "Yes And" 2. Rhythm from Body Movement & Spoken Words 3. Hooks: Theyre Not Just for Pop Songs 4. Nonsense

All access to lecture recordings, songwriting prompts and all course materials for Merrill Garbus (of Tune-Yards)'s songwriting workshop taught in February 2024. By purchasing this past course, you're able to watch Merrill's lectures and go about the course at your own pace!

Merrill's class includes five lectures titled:

1. Voice as Sound & Saying "Yes And"

2. Rhythm from Body Movement & Spoken Words

3. Hooks: They’re Not Just for Pop Songs

4. Nonsense & Sensation

5. Risking Ourselves

This course also includes 4 songwriting prompts based on the lecture content of classes 1-4.

Testimonials from February 2024 Students:

"This class was so incredibly valuable. To have the opportunity to connect with someone who is a master of their craft and that approaches creation in such an organic way was really heartening."

"Thank you so so so much for this incredible course! I particularly loved learning about your looping and what the song “America” means to you. You’ve made such alive and relatable work over the years and it’s been lovely to learn some of the ways you approach writing and singing. Thank you and I am ever grateful that you “find a new way” to keep doing this work!"

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This archived course includes:

1. Class Video Recordings – Watch all 5 of Merrill's lectures + Q&As on her songwriting process.
2. All course materials, including songwriting prompts crafted by Merrill.
3. Access to the "community jukebox" – upload your new songs to the jukebox and share the tunes with fellow classmates!

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FAQ:

Q: What musical experience should I have?

A: People across all musical levels will be able to gain something from the course. However, it will be helpful to be comfortable playing a few basic chords on any instrument of your choice.

Q: What if I’ve never written a song before? Can I still participate in this workshop?

A: Yes! As with any new skill, just starting is usually the hardest part. This workshop will provide the structure and accountability we all need to get started and follow through, for beginners and old guard writers alike.

Questions? Email us at [email protected].