Learn a few classic harmonic and rhythmic tricks that can give the song you're writing that extra catchiness, element of surprise, or emotional power.

I will dissect a couple of my own songs to illustrate how I used some of these “craft tricks” during my writing process, and also when I was arranging the songs with my band before going into the recording studio. You'll receive materials so that you can try these things out with your own songs after the class.

This workshop will focus on the compositional aspect of songwriting. It will feature several tips related to chords, and I will demonstrate them on guitar, but lyric writers and non-guitarists are also very welcome to join the class.