3 Thursdays in June at 3:30pm:
Thursday, June 6th, 3:30pm
Thursday, June 13th, 3:30pm
Thursday, June 20th, 3:30pm
At the Tottenville Library, 7430 Amboy Road, SINY 10307

Island writer/musician Gary Moore leads these fun & informative sessions, presented by Staten Island OutLOUD & Tottenville Library.
Gary taught in the NYC public school system for 30 years. He now devotes his time to writing, songwriting & performing around the tri-state area with his band, Allergic to B’s.
This workshop series is FREE. Open to all ages and all skill levels.
Come join us!
This workshop series includes three sessions: each is stand alone, but connected. Attendance at all sessions is preferred, but not necessary. All ages and levels of experience are welcome.

SESSION ONE: LYRICS
Introduction to songwriting. Explore the three basic elements: lyrics, rhythm, melody. Concentration on lyrics: what is the theme of your “story”, use of meter and rhyme schemes, inner-line rhyme. Tricks to start off a writing session. How to format your lyrics.

SESSION TWO: RHYTHM:
Selecting a rhythm to match your lyrics. Slow, fast, ethnic, basic.
How rhythm accompanies lyrics and helps to tell the “story”.
Trying out different rhythms. Temp as opposed to rhythm.

SESSION THREE: MELODY
Constructing a melody from the chords you use. Simple melodies and complex lyrics and vice-versa. How to make the melody another partner in your song.

Any instruments or equipment needed to demonstrate any of the ideas in this workshop will be provided by the instructor.
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