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Chasing the Inner Voice: A Musician’s Journey into The Art and Beauty of Songwriting
In-person
Music Performance Writing & literature Youth & teensDate and time
Location
Scugog Arts Space
175 B Queen Street
Scugog, ON
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.
About
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Chasing the Inner Voice
Presented by Doug Ferris, Bassist and Director of the Ferrport Jazz Ensemble
Some days, musicians dream of effortlessly unleashing their inner voice and hearing the roar of a thousand elated fans joyously singing the musician’s own lyrics in unison.
On other days though—with a guitar in one hand, a pencil in the other, and no new ideas—musicians feel overwhelmed by the challenge and complexity of songwriting.
How does anyone actually do this??
In this session intended for beginner and intermediate songwriters, Doug Ferris shares his fascination with the incredibly personal art of songwriting and his lived experiences in writing original music that is always personally satisfying and sometimes warmly
received by others.
What you will learn:
In this seminar, musicians will consider the essential components of all great writing: a song is a form of intimate communication between two individuals. To start the conversation, a writer must have a message, because music is communication. Songwriting is a form of communication that shares a passionate message created from the artist and conveyed to the audience. By approaching songwriting as a form of artistic communication between a musician and their listeners, this seminar will introduce musicians to the importance of the elements of creative writing: a writer’s purpose, the different ways that a song communicates the message by appealing to the listener, and how the intended message of the song is received by the intended audience.
Topics that will be addressed:
*reasons for writing
*finding inspiration to write
*defining the message of the song
*imagining the intended audience
*identifying the elements of music that capture the attention of the audience
*crafting how the elements of music align to transmit the message
*The least you need to know to begin
Skills to be explored:
*Brainstorming messages to convey
*Considering different musical vehicles to carry the message
*Crafting the message for an intended audience
Activities to be experienced:
*Playing with tempo
*Playing with rhythm
*Playing with chord sounds, combinations song form and movement.
Intended Participants:
*No musical training or experience required
*Adolescent and adult learners will benefit from this session
*A portable instrument such as a guitar, hand drum, etc. is welcome but not necessary
Minimum Length: 40 minutes – 60 minutes
Links
- Ferrport Jazz Ensemble ferrport.com
Organizer
Ferrport Jazz Ensemble
The Ferrport Jazz Ensemble is a classic jazz quintet that performs iconic jazz standards, swingin’ blues, and funky pop. Based in Port Perry, The Ferrport Jazz Ensemble performs throughout Durham Region and across the GTA.
This event is part of a hub:
Scugog Arts Space
Scugog Arts Scugog, ONScugog Arts is a creative hub: awakening, inspiring, and connecting you to all the arts. We are an arts space on Queen Street in Port Perry with Resident Artists, monthly exhibitions, and workshops for artists and visitors. Scugog Arts also...
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