Songwriting 101: Introduction to Songwriting
Do you want to write your first song or find new ways to grow as a songwriter? This is the course for you! Through four weeks of demonstration, discussion, and practice, you’ll
No previous musical or songwriting experience is required.
Course Overview
(This is a general outline that can change to meet the wants and needs of class members.)
Lesson 1 (April 6):
Lesson 2 (April 13):
Lesson 3 (April 20):
Lesson 4 (April 27):
Additional Information
Ages: 14 and older, or 10 and up with a parent or guardian present and enrolled in the class
What to bring: Musical instruments are welcome but not required. A keyboard and a classical guitar are available at the makerspace.
About the Instructor
Pat DeSimio is an award-winning Las Cruces songwriter who specializes in traditional-sounding folk, Celtic, bluegrass, and Americana music. His songs have been adopted by religious groups and covered by performers around the country, including Steve Makofka and the Turtle Chasers, Hana Zara, and chart-topping roots songwriter Darryl Purpose. Pat holds a master’s degree in rhetoric and professional communication with an emphasis in composition (i.e., writing processes).
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