Students are to bring writing books, pads and pencils. Clothing should be comfortable, and layering is a good idea due to temperature fluctuations. At times, we may work on a carpeted floor, so bringing a lap blanket or poncho to rest or sit on is also a good idea. Time spent with students will vary depending on the material content. Singer songwriters are to perform live with their instrument or accompanist. The use of prerecorded music tracks is not permitted.
Tape recording of any performance or discussion by students or observers is prohibited except upon approval of the facilitator. The facilitator may, at times, elect to record a student's performances for the purpose of illustration or demonstration. The instruments used during the workshop are limited to keyboards and stringed instruments. Students are to bring their own stringed instrument and/or accompanist for their performance. An audio PA system will be provided for student participants.
Students should be prepared to present two or three complete and/or incomplete compositions. In addition, students are to bring typed copies of their lyrics for the facilitator to refer to during the workshop session.
Students who perform during the workshop are asked to stay for the entire scheduled time period, as a courtesy to those who were present during their performance. Observing Participants are to attend all sessions during the scheduled time periods.
The Songwriters Performance Workshop is not a course on music theory or music notation and is not oriented toward instrumental compositions.
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