Ilkley Songwriting Course
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This new 10-week course starting Monday 23rd September at 7pm at All Saints Church, Ilkley will take you from being a new or inexperienced songwriter to producing music you can be proud of and want to share. Join a supportive community, learn from an experienced instructor, and transform your musical ideas into finished songs.
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For over 20 years I have taught music in a number of settings, be it one-to-one, small and large groups. I have taught and mentored local ensembles and even led my own pop/rock band of original material around the world. My work recently has almost exclusively involved one-to-one tuition from my home, teaching guitar, keyboard, ukulele, bass plus music theory and music production.
Students are currently travelling from Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, Addingham, Menston, Burley in Wharfedale, Otley, Keighley, Skipton, Guiseley, Bolton Abbey, Bradford, Leeds City Centre plus in various countries online.
Songwriting
I have also spent most of my life writing my own songs, indeed it's where my passion for music began. This journey has led me to fronting and playing guitar and keyboards for a variety of bands since I was at school, always performing my original songs. This has led to touring the UK, Europe, USA and Japan and releasing albums in a variety of countries on, at last count, 25 different record labels!
Alongside this I have developed a passion for passing on my songwriting, arrangement and production expertise through the last 20 years of tutoring.
So I've created a short course - The Ilkley Songwriting Course - an affordable short beginner group songwriting course which runs for ten weeks.
How, Where and When?
- When: Mondays, 7pm for ten weeks starting 23th September 2024
- Where: All Saints Church, Church Street, Ilkley, LS29 9DS
- Price: First session free for everyone! If you decide to go ahead it will then be £99 for the ten week course. Includes free digital and paper course materials.
- Level: Absolute Beginners welcome!
What You'll Learn in the 10 weeks:
- How To Find Inspiration:
Discover techniques for gathering inspiration and generating song ideas from your personal experiences, objects and stories.
- Song Structure:
A clearer understanding of song structure, including verses, choruses, and bridges.
- Lyric Writing:
Learn to write engaging lyrics that tell a clear story and evoke emotions.
- Melody Creation:
Develop techniques to craft memorable and catchy melodies for your songs.
- Chords and Beyond:
Explore how to incorporate harmony and choose chord progressions that complement your lyrics and melody.
- Writing for Other Instruments:
Learn to write parts for different instruments, including guitar, keyboard, drums and more.
- Home Recording Basics:
Learn how to create a highly inexpensive home recording set-up.
- Performance Preparation:
Gain confidence to share your work with your friends and peers.
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today.
For more information or to sign up, contact Ben
Phone / Text / WhatsApp: 07874053640
Email: b.j.siddall@gmail.com