Let's Get Exuberant, People! Songwriting Workshop with Katy Davidson (Dear Nora) (October '24)

All access to lecture recordings, songwriting prompts and all course materials for Katy Davidson (Dear Nora)'s songwriting workshop taught in October 2024. By purchasing this past course, you're able to watch Katy's lectures and go about the course at your own pace!

Katy's class includes four lectures titled:

1. Travel: Creating Momentum, Documenting Movement

2. Play! Get Exuberant, Get Naughty, Get Brave

3. Fishing for Ears: Rhythmic, Melodic, & Lyrical Hooks

4. Lessons from Commercial Work: Confidence, Production, Collaboration

This course also includes 3 songwriting prompts based on the lecture content of classes 1-3.

Testimonials from October 2024 Students:

"Thanks for preparing so much and making it just the right amount of challenging and practical. I wrote songs that I love!"

"Really enjoyed the lectures, loved the playlists, I got an enormous amount out of the Play prompt, in particular. Overall had a terrific time, thank you enormously!"

"Katy, you've been a huge inspiration to me since I started writing songs 24 years ago. Your approach to teaching this class was so thoughtful and generous. I see it mirrored in the songs people were sharing, and I also hear it in your music! I'm so happy you taught the class. It reinforced me on my path doing what I love the most and came during I time that I could really use some uplifting. THANK YOU!!!!"

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This archived course includes:

1. Class Video Recordings – Watch all 4 of Katy's lectures + Q&As on their songwriting process.
2. All course materials, including songwriting prompts crafted by Katy.
3. Access to the "community jukebox" – upload your new songs to the jukebox and share the tunes with fellow classmates!

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FAQ:

Q: What musical experience should I have?

A: People across all musical levels will be able to gain something from the course. However, it will be helpful to be comfortable playing a few basic chords on any instrument of your choice.

Q: What if I’ve never written a song before? Can I still participate in this workshop?

A: Yes! As with any new skill, just starting is usually the hardest part. This workshop will provide the structure and accountability we all need to get started and follow through, for beginners and old guard writers alike.

Questions? Email us at hi@schoolofsong.org.