Time:5 p.m.
Cover:pay what you can
OH HAY! Check this out, @shaelamiller and @lethgrc are running a Youth Songwriting Retreat this Saturday and Sunday (10am to 5pm) here at Owl, so you if think you young ones might be into developing their Songwriting skills, sign them on up (Here be the link: https://shaelamiller.com/lethbridge-youth-songwriting-camp/ ). Featuring Workshops from some of Lethbridge's finest working songwriters including @skinnydyck @joeltstretch from @starpainterband, @baileykate03, @_ali_cat_ from @__badlands__, and many many more!
This songwriting camp will allow youth ages 12-18 to develop and improve the basics and finer features of songwriting. It will provide a stimulating creative space for those interested in music and songwriting. This weekend long camp is about communication; expressing musical ideas to fellow musicians, learning to create complimentary melodies, sounds and rhythms through improvisation. We will work on creating something 'new' in solo and group settings.
This beginner to intermediate camp will focus on popular music of all commercial styles rock, pop, country, improvisation and creativity. It will offer practical, audio and performance opportunities with an emphasis on the current day music scene. Attendees should have some familiarity with their chosen instrument as there will not be an instrument learning component and is focused on the craft of songwriting.
FORMAT:
In the morning sessions we will discuss many different songwriting methods by the mentors of the camp. We will deep dive into individual songs and explain the processes behind the stories, and how we develop and create melodies to achieve desired mood and styles of music.
In the afternoon, students will be divided into different mixed instrument groups to be introduced to co-writing techniques. Afternoon groups will be divided by age and skill level. Groups will be consistent throughout the weekend.
Safety Protocols
- Limited class sizes (max 20 attendees).
- Masks will be required indoors and when unable to maintain social distancing.
- Singing will be done in a distanced manner
- All AHS COVID-19 safety protocols and guidelines will be followed at the camp.
- All instructors and staff are vaccinated.
COST: Thanks to the generous support from local businesses, this camp is provided on a pay-what-you-can basis to allow accessibility for all youth interested in attending. If you are able to make a donation, ALL PROCEEDS will benefit the Lethbridge Girls Rock Camp; to support their important involvement in our community for years to come.
Our mentors for this Songwriting Camp are: Shaela Miller, Amelie Paterson, Zach Passey and Silvana Campus.
Local songwriter mentors include: Joel Stretch, Mercedes Fawns, Megan Brown, Steven Foord, Taylor Ackerman and Bailey Kate!
Our generous sponsors include: Ironcore Welding, Catwalk Salon and Spa, Intuition Tattoos, Alice and Irene, Union, Populess, Lucky Star Guitar, Sinking Ship Skateboards, The Slice, Joy's Dance Factory and Ryland Moranz.
Questions? Contact Jessica Marsh at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
