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Monica Shriver Dive into Composition Brave Musician

Everyone can compose.

Whether you’re new to composition or a seasoned composer looking for new approaches, this workshop is for you! We will learn about the different components that make up a song, experiment through guided exercises, and tackle some of the challenges that can get in the way of creating. Participants may use a variety of tools including their voice/instrument, phone, GarageBand (or other preferred DAW), and/or paper. The workshop focuses on Jazz composition, but the techniques covered can be applied to many styles of music. This workshop offers a relaxed, supportive and engaging environment for anyone to learn more about composition. 

Modality: Workshop includes Four Live and Interactive Zoom Sessions - one per week for 75 minutes each.

Cost: Sliding scale between $150 - $250 (partial scholarships are also available)

BONUS: Participants will receive a free PDF copy of Monica’s workbook, “Dive into Composition”!

2023 Course Offerings

FEBRUARY 2023 -  registration open now! Spots are limited! 

Session I - Sundays 12:00 - 1:15 PM (CMT) - reserved for women and female-identifying participants only 
Session II - Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:15 PM (CMT) - open to everyone  

JUNE 2023 -  registration opens May 1st   

OCTOBER 2023 - registration opens Sept. 1st 

“The Dive into Composition workshop was a fantastic experience from start to finish. From the creative prompts to the excellent feedback and teaching that happened during the weekly calls, I went from absolutely afraid of composition to loving and enjoying the creative process. Any questions I had were answered in such a way that someone brand new to writing music could take it and run immediately. This workshop helps you to just let go and experience something everyone should: Creativity and Expression.” - Brave Musician® Workshop Attendee
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Through this journey we will explore:  

THE COMPOSITION PROCESS  

EXPLORATION AND SELF-DISCOVERY  

FOUNDATIONS OF MUSIC: MELODY, RHYTHM, FORM, CHORDS AND CHORD PROGRESSIONS  

COLLABORATION  

SHARING WITH OTHERS  

 

What you will need:  

  • Curiosity and the desire to start writing your own musical ideas  

  • Internet and access to Zoom

  • A way to document your composition ideas - staff paper, recorder on your phone, Finale, Sibelius, Garage Band, Logic, Ableton are all options.  

No previous composition experience required.  

Workshop is Jazz focused but can be applied to all styles.

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