THE WORKSHOP
A SONGWRITING INTENSIVE FOR GIRLS
LIVING IN AN AGE of digital overuse and personal undervalue it’s easy to feel lost in the crowd. Over the course of the workshop, participants will learn the art of tuning in to nurture their own creative power so that they can tune out the noise. By providing a supportive environment for group collaboration and solo exploration, students will refine the ability to distinguish their own voice. Learning to mine the inner landscape of emotions and draw upon an endless wellspring of creativity, they will develop a healthy outlet finding that songwriting just might be The Antidote to the chaos and stressors of daily life.
“Our 14 year old daughter had an amazing experience at the girls songwriting workshop! It is a time and place for girls to come together and openly share and support each other through creativity and music. Sonya Kitchell is encouraging and welcoming and very experienced in all areas of music! She has depth and soul and laughs easily. Just what we need in this day and age!”
LEARN the foundations of composition and flourish as a songwriter by developing a deepened sense of lyric, melody and rhythm through specialized guidance and exemplary care.
Establish individual voices
Expand personal & artistic awareness
Reflect & process deep emotions
Cultivate self-assurance
Hone storytelling & communication techniques
Discover a deeper understanding of song
Grow as instrumentalists & excel as performers
Learn & collaborate with others
DETAILS
LEARN the foundations of composition and flourish as a songwriter through solo & group exercises over five days.
DEVELOP the skills and habits to create songs on your own, after the workshop.
ALL PARTICIPANTS will create an audio recording of an original composition.
WE WILL accept no more than 8 participants, to maintain individualized learning
“I met Sonya Kitchell at the Institute of Musical Arts last year at a summer program. Instantly she helped me expand my musical knowledge and improved my songwriting skills. This February I attended Sonya’s specialized songwriting course she held with Erin McKeown. She helped and taught me how to change my music with different skills and tactics I carry into my songwriting today. Now, I attend one on one lessons with Sonya where she helps me write new songs and improve old ones. One thing I love about Sonya is how natural she is, she makes it easy to co-write with and talk to. I recommend to take any chance you have to work with Sonya because she is incredibly talented and you learn so much when you’re in her presence.”