Songwriter's Forum

 
 
The Songwriter's Forum is a group of songwriters from the Eastman area of Manitoba who share knowledge and work together to improve their writing skills.

All styles of music are acceptable--rock, folk, country, jazz, showtunes, etc.  The essential elements of songwriting are the same for all genres of music.

This is a good way to meet fellow songwriters and to form writing partnerships.  You will learn the essential elements of  good songwriting and have an opportunity to develop and share your songwriting skills.  We hope to see you at our Songwriter's Forum.

If you are interested in learning how to write songs or to expand your songwriting skills, contact Angela Fiebelkorn at (204) 268-4246 to learn the date and time of our next session.

MEETINGS: last Thursdays of each month

7:30 pm     Depot Lunch

521 Park Avenue, Beausejour, MB (204) 268-1395

(there will be no Songwriter's Forum in December)

PLEASE NOTE:  We occassionally have guest speakers at our meetings as well as "learning sessions" to cover specific songwriting topics.  This occurs at the request of the group.
 

Songwriter's Forum Guidelines

At our Songwriter's Forum, we will follow a very specific "Critique Guideline" in evaluating the musical piece.  This guideline addresses song issues such as clarity, unity, feeling, coherence, etc.  We look at the form, plot line, emotional content, syntax, rhyming and prosody.

We will supply you with the tools to "Pre-Draft" your song so you are clearly focused on the necessary  elements of your composition.  We also have a "Post-Draft" checklist so you can critique your own song before bringing it to the group for feedback and support.

We are very firm in the use of non-judgemental language and strictly adhere to the evaluation process.  A positive and nurturing atmosphere will be maintained at all times.

If you are a lyricist, you are welcome to come and share your lyrics.  If you write music, you are also welcome to attend.  Many songwriting partnerships have been formed through forums like this one.

You are requested to bring a WORKING TAPE of the song you are working on.  Production quality is not encouraged.  We want the emphasis to be on the song itself, not on the production and packaging.

Each song will be played to the group and the critique guidelines will be followed when giving feedback to the songwriter.

You do not have to have a song ready to share with the group to attend our workshop.  Everyone is welcome to come and learn, to share ideas and techniques, and to ask questions.
 



MUSIC & FOLKLORE Association of Eastman, Inc.
P.O. Box 2115
Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0
Telephone: (204) 268-4246

Come visit our official MUSIC & FOLKLORE outlet:  Coralie's Musical Notes & Artworks, 525 Park Avenue, Beausejour, MB  R0E 0C0     Telephone:  (204) 268-3502.    We have a number of  MUSIC & FOLKLORE items for sale:

Phone or drop by the store to check it out!