Expressive Songwriting Workshop Series

Learn how to write songs & become a songwriter in ONE week!

Songwriting is a valuable form of expression & storytelling. Join me to learn & practice the skill of songwriting so you can experience the benefits for yourself.

Explore information about song structure, various lyric writing methods, and more in this interactive series of workshops taught by me, Katie Dwyer. I'm a self-producing music artist, audio editor, and professional custom songwriter who has delivered 80+ custom songs to happy customers and released over 35 original songs as an independent artist.

The full price of this series breaks down to only $15 per class at regular price & only $10 per class for SGAC Prairie Patrons.

More detailed information can be found below. We are keeping this class small with a max of 20 participants. Completing the registration form here will ensure that your spot in class has been reserved.

See you soon!

Event Details:

Open to adults and teens age 15+

Location:
Waterfront Gallery for the Arts
207 E Missouri Ave Suite 1A

Pierre, South Dakota

Date & Time:
April 13th, 15th, & 17th
6:30PM - 7:45PM

Spots will be limited to only 20 participants total!

Information & Activities in each class:

Day 1: Monday, April 13th

- Reasons to write songs / Songwriting styles

- Song structure basics

- Inspiring lyric-writing method #1

- Practice writing method

Day 2: Wednesday, April 15th

- Review of song section names, definitions, purposes

- Discuss music / melody decisions

- Inspiring lyric-writing method #2

- Practice writing method

Day 3: Friday, April 17th

- Short discussion about writing methods

- Q&A to answer any remaining questions

- Open Mic style (optional) song sharing! The grand finale -- share your accomplishments from these workshops by performing your song for fellow classmates in a relaxed, private, judgement-free, low-pressure environment!

I'd like to extend a huge thank you to Short Grass Arts Council and Waterfront Gallery for the Arts for sponsoring and hosting this series of classes.

Email [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.

Please register appropriately.


Are you a Prairie Patron with Short Grass Arts Council?

You can become one here if you'd like to enjoy the discounted rate on this (and future) workshops. Otherwise, please select the regular price of $45 on the registration form below.

Thank you!

Workshop Series Registration Form:

REGISTER BELOWEnter your information to claim your spot today!
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Expressive Songwriting Workshop Series
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