CANADIAN ROCKIES SONGWRITING WORKSHOP
With Steve Seskin and Cori Brewster
Come to the beautiful and scenic Rocky Mountains (Canmore, Alberta)
for a songwriting experience you will not forget.
July 28 - July 30, 2011
This two-day intensive workshop will cover a wide range of topics for all levels of songwriters.
~Lyric Writing: Tools that every songwriter needs to be a better lyric writer. Learn how the
magical combination of imagery and emotion contributes to drawing the listener in.
~Melody Making: Explore methods in choosing an appropriate melody, rhythm and range that
brings out the emotion in every song.
~Writing/Rewriting: The Curse of the 2nd Verse, the place where most writers seem to get stuck.
We will discuss strategies that can make your second verse even stronger than your first.
Learn `when a song is finished’ and how to stick with it until the end.
~Rhyming, Figurative Language and Point of View: Three essential elements to make your songs shine.
~Inspiration: Where do songs come from? ‘Jump start’ your creativity with exercises that will
empower you to write about more than just your own life. Learn how to use emotional moments as catalysts to inspire you.
~Evening Sessions: Song evaluations, open-mic for participants and networking opportunities.
Steve Seskin is one of Nashville’s top songwriters with seven #1 hits and cuts by Kenny Chesney, Alabama, Peter Frampton, John Michael Montgomery (“Life’s a Dance”) and Tim McGraw, the Grammy-nominated “Grown Men Don’t Cry”. His song "Don't Laugh At Me" was a finalist for CMA "Song of the Year" in 1999. Steve is a songwriting teacher for the West Coast Songwriters Association, the Nashville Songwriters Association International, the Swannanoa Gathering, and the Song School at Rocky Mountain Folks Festival. Steve is also a successful performer, recording artist, and keynote speaker for songwriting associations across North America. www.steveseskin.com
Cori Brewster has four CD releases to her credit as well as numerous live performances, in Canada, Germany and New Zealand. Her songs have been recorded by other artists in Canada, the US and Europe. She was a music supervisor for a documentary on Alberta cowgirls, and one of her songs appeared on the television series Dawson Creek. She has been a finalist in the Calgary Folk Festival song competition four times. She will be teaching songwriting in 2011 at the Georgia Strait Guitar Workshop, Canmore Artspeak Festival and the Foothills Acoustic Music Institute. Cori is a member of the Songwriters Association of Canada and a Board Member of Alberta Music Industry Association. www.coribrewster.com
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS: The workshop will be held at the Georgetown Inn (1101 Bow Valley Trail). Superbly located within the town of Canmore, one of Canada's premier mountain communities. Canmore is an hour's drive west of Calgary and ten minutes from Banff National Park. www.georgetowninn.ca
click HERE to download the Registration Form
Register early as participation is limited.
COST:
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE JUNE 15th 2011
Workshop, shared accommodation for two nights, meals, taxes & gratuities |
$375 |
| Workshop, meals, taxes & gratuities | $225 |
| Workshop Only | $125 |
PRICES AFTER JUNE 15TH, 2011
Workshop, shared accommodation for two nights, meals, taxes & gratuities |
$399 |
| Workshop, meals, taxes & gratuities | $245 |
| Workshop Only | $135 |
GST Included. Please inquire about youth rates.
Application Deadline June 30th, 2011
Please note: Your space is only reserved once payment is received. Cancellations are subject to a $50 fee. In the event the retreat is cancelled, full refunds will be issued. No refunds will be made after June 30th.
Factor funding is available for songwriting workshops and the deadline is June 17th, 2011. The Songwriter's Educational Workshop & Seminar Support Program offers financial assistance for a professional songwriter to attend workshops. www.factor.ca
The Canadian Rockies Songwriting Workshop gratefully acknowledges the support and participation of the Canmore Folk Festival, Socan Foundation and Alberta Music.
For information: info@coribrewster.com 403-609-0693
