POETRY IN SONGWRITING

Friday, January 12, 2018

12- 4pm

Defy Reality Studios

Mandurah

Poetry in Songwriting Workshop

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Ages 8 - 16

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Running time : 4 hours (12 - 4pm)

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Cost: $30 for Defy Reality Music Tuition students (that's four hours of fun for the price of a half hour lesson!) 

$60 for everyone else (that's still a saving of $180 based on our usual half-hour lesson rate).

The aim of this workshop is to connect kids and teens with their creativity through music, poetry, and songwriting. No musical experience is necessary, although if your child does play an instrument, they should definitely bring it along! 

We provide guitars, keyboards, piano, bass guitar, drums, recording equipment, and afternoon tea. 

You should bring a water bottle, your instrument (if you have one), a notebook, a pen, and enthusiasm. 

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ITINERARY

12pm-12:30 - Getting to Know You Games and Music Theory Activities (a fun way for the kids to get to know each other, and ease into the session). 

12:30-1:00pm -  Poetry is music in words

An introduction to rhyme, rhythm, and structure in poetry, and how that relates to music.

1:15 - 1:45 - Writing Time

The children can work individually, in pairs, or in groups (whatever they prefer) to write ten lines of poetry, with guidance and support.

1:45 - 2pm Break (snacks provided) 

1:50-2:20pm - Music Composition  

The children work individually (or in groups) to create a basic chord pattern and/or a simple melody to accompany their poetry. The assistance each child receives will be determined by their individual needs.

Advanced students, or confident singers, may wish to use their poem as song lyrics, and will be assisted in composing a melody that will work for the structure of their poem. Beginner students (or children who aren't comfortable singing) may prefer to stick with spoken poetry or rap, and come up with a basic tune to accompany their poem.

2:20-2:40pm - Practise Time

2:40 - Recording Sessions/creativity games

Each child will have the opportunity to record their song to take home with them, and learn a little about music production. 

When not recording, children will be able to practice their song, and participate in activities intended to build confidence, enhance understanding, and inspire children to continue creating music at home. 

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To book your child's place, call this number, email Defy Reality Studios, or message us on our Facebook page.

FAQ

Who will be running the workshop? 

Defy Reality Music Tuition's Aaron Gwynaire and Nanci Nott will be facilitating this workshop, assisted by Defy Reality's junior staff member, Xanthe Turner. 

All adults associated with Defy Reality Music Tuition are WWC approved, have extensive experience in teaching, and are motivated by a genuine desire to support and encourage the next generation of creative minds. 

For more information about Defy Reality Music Tuition, please click here. 

Does my child need a musical background to participate?

No. This workshop is structured to accommodate for all ability levels, and all learning styles, regardless of previous experience. The idea is to demonstrate to children that they are capable of expressing themselves creatively. To one child, that might mean exploring musical expression for the first time. To another child, that might mean learning which notes work well together, and why. To yet another child, that might mean finding an outlet for communicating thoughts, or utilising their quirky sense of humour through funny poetry, or creating comical sounds. 

Every child has different needs and interests, and it is our mission to help children identify and work with their own unique strengths. 

Why is there such a wide age range? Wouldn't it be better to seperate the children into same-age-groups? 

No. Having a broad age group encourages children to learn through observation, teamwork, and osmosis (okay, maybe not osmosis). Part of creating a supporting learning environment involves allowing real-life learning opportunities to occur.