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Hitting the Right Note:
A Songwriting Workshop
Writing Workshop in New Jersey
January 17-20, 2025
Led by R.G. Evans
This workshop is composed of a combination of novice songwriters and experienced performers who create an inviting, positive and comfortable atmosphere for performance and critique. Using creative and challenging exercises, we will write new songs or enhance existing material. We will practice:
- Developing chord progressions and melodies
- Crafting lyrics and phrasing
- Mastering the conventions of song structure
We will leave the weekend energized with exciting ways to transfer our vision from the page to our ears. Beginners and lyricists (non-musicians) are welcome.
*Limited to just 10 participants.*
“This workshop was truly an amazing experience! Our instructor provided a wonderfully supportive environment that was fun while being productive.”
~ Jeff, Song Writing Participant
R.G. Evans
R.G. Evans’ debut collection of original songs, Sweet Old Life, was released in 2018. His original music has been featured in the poetry documentaries All That Lies Between Us and Unburying Malcolm Miller. He has performed his songs at the Massachusetts Poetry Festival, at the Bridgewater International Poetry Festival, in Los Angeles for RATTLE magazine, at the Smithsonian Institution and all over the state of New Jersey. Also a poet, Evans’ books include Overtipping the Ferryman, The Holy Both and Imagine Sisyphus Happy. He teaches creative writing at Rowan University. Learn more on his website and YouTube channel.
