EVERYONE has a story to tell, and a unique voice with which to tell it. The trick is to uncover your own style in order to tell that story with a truth that connects with your audience in an original way.
Our Master Class is held during the WhitefishSongwriter Festival September 15-17, 2022 in Whitefish, Montana. In this 2-day Master Class our instructors will work with a maximum of 20 students of all levels to help them clarify the aim of their writing and discover their own, unique voice.
Day 1 will begin with Introductions, and an inspiring conversation about Writing Habits, Breaking Cliches, that will give you new tools to put in your songwriting toolbox.
- Responsibilities of a Songwriter
- Identify as a songwriter
- Write, Write, Write, Write, Write, Write
- Be Willing to Write Babdly
- Read
- Study Your Hero’s
- Edit, Edit, Edit, Edit, Edit, Edit
- Facts are Optional, Truth is Mandatory
- Trust Your Gut
Day 2 will focus on Music Theory for Songwriters, Honing Your Craft, and Building Community. We will include practice & performance as part day 2. You’ll be able to share whatever you’re working on—even if it’s just lyrics. Our instructors and group will suggest how to make a song stronger, find the melody to support it, and how to get to your truth and unique voice.
Instructors:
Susan Gibson, Hit Songwriter & Instructor, songwriter of “Wide Open Spaces” recorded by the Chicks. www.susangibson.com
Jackson Emmer, Songwriter & Instructor. “Americana songwriters are a dime a dozen these days, but few are writing songs like Jackson Emmer.” Rolling Stone
Guest Appearances by hit songwriters performing at the festival.
Your tuition includes:
- Enrollment in Master Class
- Ticket to Nashville Hit Songwriters on Saturday 9/18
- Weekend wristband to Rising Star shows
Class Schedule:
- All Classes at the O’Shaughnessy Center for the Performing Arts
- Thursday 9/15, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Friday 9/16, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Limited to twenty songwriters
Tuition: $195.00
For more information call Mike at (406) 690-5988 or email at mike@rockymtnsongwriterfestivals.org
