Has a song ever made you laugh or cry? Have you ever had a melody “stuck in your head”?

Whether you play an instrument or not, this class will give you a chance to explore the craft of songwriting and, perhaps, find a song of your own. Listening, writing, sharing - if you love songs and have the spirit of musical adventure, this class will give you some tools to begin carving life experience into lyrical songs or instrumental music.

Marcy Brenner is a resident of Ocracoke Island and is one half of the songwriting/performing duo Coyote. They have released four CDs and perform regularly with Molasses Creek, Ocrafolk Opry and Noah Paley.

Marcy has studied with mentors Nik Venet (Bobby Darin, Beach Boys, Linda Rondstat) and Harriet Schock (“Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady”). Marcy has appeared in the “Songwriter's Circle” at the Ocrafolk Music & Storytelling Festival and conducted a songwriting session for Arts Week at the school. In March 2009, she'll lead a songwriting session at NCCAT's seminar entitled “Reading & Writing by the Sea.”


Classes include:
Writing Sessions
Discussion and Demonstration of Songwriting Approaches, Processes, Storytelling
Musical Expression, Melody/Rhythm, Making Music
Collaboration
Sharing, Listening, Critique
Revising/Editing
Putting It Together
Finishing Touches
Guest Songwriter Artist Session

Special sessions may include:
Jams, performances, sharing to be determined by class
What to bring:
Notebook, journal, paper
Favorite writing utensils
Mini-recorder and tapes/disks, only if you already have one
An instrument(s), only if you already have one and would like to play it
An open mind and heart

Materials Fees
No extra class fees, although private lessons with island musicians may be scheduled individually at a fee determined by each instructor. All levels welcome.

Contact
marcy@coyotemusic.net
252-256-2081 cell
www.coyotemusic.net
www.deadgirlwalking.net