The Factory is excited to announce a new innovative course in Advanced Songwriting: Performance & Expression.
This intensive 6 day course is aimed at singer/songwriters looking to improve their songwriting and performance skills, culminating in a special showcase for Industry professionals.
Confirmed industry tutors & guests include: Glen Hansard (The Frames), Mark Greaney (JJ72), Colm Quearney (LiR), Steve Wall (The Stunning) and Shimmy Marcus (Soul Boy / Good Cake Bad Cake) with more to be announced shortly
Performers are both challenged and directed in new ways of understanding the art of songwriting from a more personal perspective that will eventually lead to, and compliment, a more interesting standard of performance technique.
Course topics include: Understanding Song Structure Learning by doing. Writing songs in groups using techniques provided by facilitators.
Musicality & Instrumentation and Refining Lyrics Show and tell: participants select a song from their repertoire and receive honest and critical feedback from peers and facilitators
Interpretation & Visualisation What makes for a great song performance? Deconstructing of great songs performed by iconic artists.
Arrangement As songwriters we learn from each other and this is an opportunity to work in two areas: as a musician being directed by a songwriter and as a songwriter directing musicians. Learning about and defining both of these rolls.
With so much music now being consumed on Youtube, especially as a primary source, course participants will also study the importance of additional topics such as:
Connecting with the Audience Setting the mood and tone of your performance.
Ownership Conquering fear of performance, interviews etc
Self Expression Finding your own true voice to express the meaning of your song.
Camera Technique Understanding how the camera can be your friend. Students will also get to watch back filmed performances in The Factory’s Cinema with feedback and critical analysis from the tutors.
Course dates: Week 1 September Tues 3rd – Wens 4th – Thurs 5th Week 2 Mon 9th – Tues 10th – Wens 11th Showcase Date TBC
Course fees are €600 each with only limited places available.
Applicants should apply with short paragraph on why they want to do the course along with a soundcloud link with an example of their work to:
Application deadline is: aug 23rd
