Songwriting as Truth-telling - starts Jan 17
This class will explore songwriting as a means to uncover and express deeply-felt truths of the songwriter. What makes a song feel 'true'? How does the songwriter invite and listen for truths that want to be told, then stay true to the song's heart even while using craft to shape it into a work of art?
We'll draw inspiration from great songs and poems and from the shared wisdom and experience of class participants. We'll write in class and between classes, share our songs, and explore ways of listening and responding that help draw out the writer's intention rather than impose the listener's. We'll create an inspiring, non-judgmental and fun space in which to deepen our songwriting practice.
Class size is limited to eight; pre-registration is required.
Tuesdays Jan 17 through Feb 21 (6 weeks)
Two classes:
Tue 3:30 - 5:30 pm in North Portland, or
Tue 7-9 pm at Artichoke Music.
Sliding scale $100 - $160; pay what you like and can afford in that range.
Contact Matt matt@mattmeighan.com, 503-853-5555.
Join Chris Kokesh and I for the
Zigzag Mountain Songwriting Camp
3-day songwriting retreat on Mt. Hood, Oregon in July.
Details: Zigzag Mountain Songwriting Camp