A-Song-A-Week: Songwriting Workshop Series

The workshop will be held in the office suite above the Amtrak Station in Fairhaven on Monday evenings in October (and one in November). Four sessions: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2

Time: 7-9p

Write a song a week with songwriter, educator, and touring musician Jenner Fox. 

“It was like being tricked into doing a backflip and then I did it, and now I can.”

This will be an opportunity to explore the medium of songwriting in an inclusive playful environment with prompts, sharing, and a look at the inner workings of the songs we love. We will hold close the philosophy of poet William Stafford that, "There is no such thing as writer's block for the writer whose standards are low enough," and be kind to our creative journeys. I'll talk about my process, walk through songs I've written, and provide feedback for those who want it. The two hour time slot will include plenty of writing time, and there is no required homework. The building has enough space for all participants to spread out and write on their own. Just show up with your instrument and a notebook.

All genres invited. Some musical experience encouraged! We welcome the spectrum: from "I know three chords on a Ukulele" to "I have a PHD in classical conducting and a grammy."

Testimonials from previous attendees:

"I didn't even know how bad I needed this. It was such a great way to spend evenings and work honestly with other people on expression."

“I walked away with 4 rough versions of new songs! We were so engaged and busy that the sessions flew by so fast. The thoughtful sequencing of the experience was perfect at giving us time to access our creativity, mess around with music and lyrics, to learn a little content about songwriting, to apply what we'd learned to writing songs, and to share them with each other. I felt awash in positivity and creative flow, which left me glowing at the end.” 

"It felt like taking sand off a treasure that’s always been there."

"Ah boy. The combination of high pressure/low pressure. "Get this done in X time, it doesn't matter how good it is, just get it done." That was definitely the approach that I needed: make something, it doesn't have to be perfect, if it is good then come back and perfect it later, if it's bad just throw it out and start over. The group critiques were great; the techniques for jumpstarting creativity were also great and I know I will continue to use them."