This workshop is designed to help songwriters of all levels focus on the creative process of songwriting, learning to avoid creative "ruts", create awareness, and find inspiration in everyday life. A few of of the topics that will be covered include:

• How to find inspiration for song ideas, and how to
  keep the creativity flowing. Develop "songwriter awareness" 24/7.
• Learn the foundations and tools for capturing ideas, and organizational hints to keep those ideas from becoming lost.
• Take part in daily songwriting exercises to get the
  creative juices flowing.
• One-on-one help and critique for your own work- be prepared
  to bring unfinished songs and work to finish them. Be prepared
  to start and finish at least one song from scratch.
• Be prepared to analyze a couple of your favorite songs
  by other writers, for the whole class.
• Tips on musical arrangement and performance.
• Informal question and answer sessions.