The Art of Songwriting by Dhruv Ghanekar

Name: The Art of Songwriting by Dhruv Ghanekar
Start: 2025-02-26T17:00:00+05:30
Location: The Cube, Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre

Schedule

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC+05:30

Location

The Cube, Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre | Mumbai, MH

Join celebrated multi-instrumentalist and award-winning music producer Dhruv Ghanekar for an immersive 4-hour songwriting workshop that will ignite your creativity and enhance your craft. Dhruv Ghanekar takes on the role of mentor, guiding you through the process of transforming ideas into compelling music. His dynamic session explores three key songwriting approaches – the solitary composer's journey, the collaborative artist partnership, and the art of composing for moving images. In this workshop, you will gain invaluable insights into how to translate emotions, narratives, and concepts into powerful musical experiences, with hands-on exercises and engaging discussions designed to deepen your understanding of the art of songwriting. With over two decades of experience in the music industry, Dhruv’s career spans multiple genres and countless collaborations – from scoring over 4000 commercials to producing chart-topping music for films like ‘Bombay Boys’, ‘Drona’, and ‘Dhaakad’. His impressive accolades include prestigious awards such as Cannes Lions, D&AD, and London International Awards. More recently, Dhruv has been making waves with his work on Netflix's ‘Choona’ and through his independent music label, Wah Wah Records. Dhruv’s insights are shaped by his extensive experience collaborating with Indian and international music legends, including A.R. Rahman, Zakir Hussain, Richard Bona, Raul Midon, Trilok Gurtu, Karim Ziad, Sunidhi Chauhan, Kailash Kher, Ila Arun, Atif Aslam, Maher Zain, and many more. These collaborations infuse his craft with unparalleled musical depth and diversity. His versatility extends to electrifying live performances at globally renowned festivals such as SXSW and the Oslo Jazz Festival. Beyond live music, Dhruv has been instrumental in groundbreaking projects like the 3D-mapped Gandhi Yatra in Gandhinagar and Jimmy Nelson’s Save Our Sentinels exhibition in Paris. In 2024, Dhruv released ‘Dhruv Voyage 2’, which has garnered widespread critical acclaim, solidifying his reputation as a visionary artist and composer. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting your musical journey, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s best! Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock your full potential and take your music to the next level.