QCMS Presents: Joe Newberry- Songwriting WORKSHOP

Whether you’re a novice looking to polish your material, or a long-time song seamster, this session promises an intimate deep-dive into songwriting with critically acclaimed musician, Joe Newberry!
About the Songwriting Workshop
Award-winning songwriter Joe Newberry will help you focus on making your good songs even better, or get you started if you only have a trunk full of ideas. The workshop will use examples of different types of songs—narrative, chorus/verse, free-form—with an eye and ear toward simplifying the words to uncover the heart of the song. Through word play and writing, writing, and more writing, the song in your head can become the song on your lips!
Joe will share stories from the road, his successes and challenges, examples of writings in progress, and he’ll talk about his songwriting and performing process. Then it is time to get down to the business of writing and working on songs. Students will be encouraged to share works in progress, wherever they are in the process, even if their journey is just beginning.

About the Workshop Space: Studio C

QCMS: Studio C is located on the 2nd floor of their building in historic Downtown Staunton, and is not ADA accessible. Please contact Molly Rose Murphy directly for ADA accommodations: [email protected]

About Queen City Music Studios: School, Shop, Special Events
Music Store, Community Music Gatherings, Workshops, Rehearsal Space, House Concerts & Music School offering lessons and group classes for all ages, styles, and levels of music.
Queen City Music Studios was founded by Molly Rose Murphy in 2015 and began as an alternative school of music for learning by ear. Over a decade later, they provide booking, event management & production services, employing over twenty professional musicians & instructors. The shop staff operate a full-service music store providing quality new & used instruments, accessories & repairs. Molly's Musikgarten is a licensed & certified Musikgarten program offering early development Family Music classes. Visit their website for more info: www.queencitymusicstudios.com

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