This week’s #songspark ⚡️ Set a 5 minute timer and write anything that comes to mind looking at this photo. Anything at all! Imagine the sounds, smells and sensory details. Set another timer for 15 minutes and set some of these phrases to mu
Elvis Costello tells a story on “The Moment” with Brian Koppelman about recording with legendary jazz bassist Ray Brown who, right before a take, whispered into the bass mic “No one play any ideas” Such a powerful, simple thou
This week’s #songspark ✨ Set a 5 minute timer and free write based on this image. Set another timer and set some of that raw material to music. Use 3/4 time. Ask one question 🐣 . . . #songwriter #songwritingexercises #creativity #creativityev
Love the idea that the whole point is “Making your unknown known” . . . . . #georgiaokeeffe #creativity #creativityeveryday #art #songwriting #songwritingprocess #artisticprocess
This week’s #songspark image. 1979 Oahu By Robert Madden .. one day will do a workshop just for CAT SONGS Set a 5 minute timer and free write loosely inspired by this image. Then set another 5 minute timer and use that raw material to shape a
Let it be simple . . . #charlesmingus #creativity #songwriting #songwritingprocess #songwritersofinstagram #charlesmingus
The next virtual song salon is this Saturday 5/29 at 1pm. This will be the last one for a couple months. Message me with any questions & to sign up. In a supportive small group we’ll explore different prompts and songwriting exercises. Th
This week’s #songspark ✨ via @slow_roads . . . #songwriting #songwritingprocess #fridakahlo #creativity #createeveryday #songwritingworkshop
For life and art ✨ . . #maryoliver #songwriting #poetry #songwritingprocess #songwritingworkshop #creativity
The 4-part Songwriting Series begins on May 16th.  This is a deeper dive beyond the work we've done in the Salons with weekly assignments and song analysis with specific feedback and workshopping of each writers' work.   More details at w