FiestaJAM is a music festival that celebrates the singer-songwriter while bringing awareness to the needs of youth music education. Thursday, May 1st at Lakeside Pavilion FiestaJAM is hosting Singer-Songwriters Master Classes with Susan Gibson (9am-Noon), and Bernie Nelson (12:30pm-3:30pm)
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Hey y’all~ Susan Gibson here~ back in 1998, I got struck by lightning and a song that I wrote in my early 20s got recorded and released and sold millions of albums. But I don’t consider that the main thing qualifies me as a songwriter. It’s also the dozens of other small, quiet songs that hit folks one at a time. And the songs that never make it out of my writing room. I love the process. And sometimes I hate the process. I hope you can Join us for an engaging 3-4 hour songwriting workshop designed for aspiring songwriters of all levels. We will begin with a brief introduction to the fundamentals of songwriting, including essential elements such as melody, lyrics, and song structure. We’ll engage in collaborative exercises aimed at sparking creativity, such as brainstorming sessions and group lyrical challenges. And we will continually remind each other that songwriting is a process, not an event. Whether you're looking to refine your skills or explore new techniques, this workshop promises to unleash your musical potential.
"What Rhymes With Orange?"
Bernie Nelson with over 35 years on Nashville's Music Row has learned the craft of songwriting and now teaches some of the inside tips of how to improve your songs. The class will touch on subjects like, How to find new melodies, How to get unstuck when you paint yourself into a corner , The art of soft rhymes, The technique of detailed lyrics. Also key information about the new world of music. The class is approximately a two hour class.
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