Songwriting Camp with Josh Keys – Ongoing Program

Last Minute Productions /Music Studio - Redfern Community Centre present "Song Writing" camp with Josh Keys. Ongoing program, Drop in at any week. Week 1: Week 1 will be a predominantly theory-based lesson, trying to simplify the theory and get students comfortable. Concepts explored: Week 2: The goal for week 2 is to solidify the students’ understanding of chord progressions, and an understanding of why progressions feel a certain way. Week 3: Week 3 is all about melody and hooks, delving into the feel of different melodies, what makes a melody catchy/memorable? Week 4: Week 4 lesson will centre around groove, rhythm and phrasing. Looking at lyrical flow, and how different grooves can completely change the feeling of the song. Week 5: I hope by week 5 that students have begun writing some songs at home, or feel more confident to do so. This lesson will focus on further developing any ideas they feel comfortable sharing. I’ll also begin to show my own written songs, explain the theory behind it and any other useful information. Week 5 lesson will be a lot more individual, with students being able to come to me for one-on-one advice. This lesson will also be the introduction of…