Portland Songwriters Association
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The Portland Songwriter Association hosts an open forum of songwriters dedicated to helping each other write great songs.The workshop was created to provide songwriters an opportunity to present their latest works in progress, and have those songs critiqued by other songwriters.

Songwriters Workshop
3rd Saturday of the month
at 11:00 am

Location:
Artichoke Music
in the front classroom

Questions? Email Us: PSAworkshop3@gmail.com

 

Guidelines for the Workshops:

1. Bring approximately 10 lyric sheets and type lyrics exactly as they appear on CD or tape. You may perform your song live, if you prefer. (If you bring a tape, que it to the beginning of the song.)

2. Avoid lengthy intros and instrumental solos. Because time is short at the workshops, we ask that your song be no longer than 3 minutes. Feel free to omit solos, intros, and outros.

3. Focus your feedback on the lyrics and melody of the song. (Production comments may be noted on the lyric sheet and returned to the writer)

4. Be constructive, helpful, friendly, instructional in your critique of others' songs. A positive and encouraging atmosphere makes these workshops fun for everyone. Be honest, be considerate. Everyone is encouraged to speak.

5. Be open-minded to the feedback you receive from others. The goal is to help make everyone's songs that much better.









Coordinator Arlie Conner

Coordinator P.R. Pinnock

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Yes, it’s a songwriting retreat. And it’s also a creative arts and community retreat. The retreat provides an opportunity to learn the craft of songwriting, to develop and expand musical skills, and to commune and share with others, yourself, and nature, in an intimate and connected way. Whether you are a songwriter yet or not, this event is for you! Click Here For Info.