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This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.

Fundamentals of Songwriting with Lorena Kelly

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Western Development Museum (WDM) - Yorkton

Smith Street W

Yorkton, SK

Directions: Hwy 16A West Yorkton, SK Canada S3N 2V6.

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Free.

Offered in English.

Wheelchair accessible.

About

SaskMusic is pleased to present a series of FREE music workshops as part of Culture Days in Saskatchewan. These workshops are intended to give an overview and introduction of different aspects of being a music artist with tips, tricks, and best practices for developing your music career. Whether you are just starting out in your musical journey or an experienced artist, these workshops will have something for you!

SaskMusic's Culture Days events have been made possible in part through the support of Creative Saskatchewan, FACTOR, the Government of Canada, Canada's private radio broadcasters.

"Fundamentals of Songwriting" with Lorena Kelly

Wednesday Oct 1 // 7-8pm

Yokton // Western Development Museum

All Ages! Register for FREE: https://saskmusic.wufoo.com/forms/q1yzniua1w90rnp/

In this beginner-oriented songwriting workshop, we'll discuss the elements that make up a song: verses, choruses, bridges, and hooks; where to find inspiration; sample chord progressions; and an overview of songwriter royalties. Whether you've begun to write your own songs and are looking for tips, or are curious about where to get started with this creative outlet, everyone is welcome.

Lorena Kelly Bio:

Lorena Kelly has several decades of experience as a songwriter, artist, and freelance musician, releasing music of her own as well as touring across Canada and internationally with artists in genres including country, folk, pop, and rock (including The Micheals Trio, Arden Jones, Stephanie Thomson, Sheila Deck, Samara Yung, Steve Fox, Tracey James, Amy Nelson, Melanie Laine and many others). Lorena has led dozens of songwriting classes and written articles that have appeared in numerous magazines and blogs on the subject, as well as serving as juror for the JUNO Awards, CCMAs, and others. She's a full time arts administrator, and working on her latest music project.

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SaskMusic

SaskMusic (the Saskatchewan Recording Industry Association) is a non-profit association established in 1987. We represent, promote, and develop the commercial music industry of Saskatchewan. Our programming includes artist listings, career consults, professional development and training, marketing and export assistance and activities, and communication and networking opportunities. Our member artists and music professionals come from across the province, and work in every genre of the music industry. SaskMusic serves as a source of information and resources for both the public, and the music industry. We strive to be the voice of Saskatchewan music.

This event is part of a hub:

Yorkton Culture Days

City of Yorkton Recreation and Community Services Yorkton, SK

Join us for a celebration of arts and culture in our community and across the country, September 19 through October 12, 2025.

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