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Bob Franke Songwriting Workshop (Part II)

  • 26 Oct 2014
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Surge Community Church, McLean, VA
Bob Franke has taught songwriting at festivals and music camps, including Pinewoods, the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Kerrville Festival, Swannanoa Gathering, and many more. He thoroughly believes that ?song is a powerful and often under-utilized medium of transformation.? His workshops are intense and ?have inspired songwriters ? to tap more deeply into this power and take responsibility for it as artists. The first session involves a lecture cataloguing resources for songwriters, followed by short interviews that result in individual songwriting assignments. The participants respond to these assignments and bring their first drafts the next day. The second session involves a compassionate and specific group critique of the first draft with suggestions for revision. Bob provides a safe environment in which to take risks and enjoy (or return to) beginnerhood.? (from Bob?s notes).


So whether you are an actual beginner or you need some knowledgeable advice and a little direction, here is a unique opportunity, without heading off to camp, and you?re likely to end up with a song!

On Saturday afternoon (10/25) from 1 to 4 pm, a limited class of 10 to 20 songwriters will join Bob for the opening session; the second session begins at 3 on Sunday (10/26). Cost is just $50 (all to Bob). Both will be at the Surge Community Church, 1988 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA 22101 (at the intersection with Westmoreland St.). Note afternoon times. Sign up in advance with Program Chair Judy Oppenheim, by e-mailing her at program (at) fsgw (dot) org.

Reservations and advanced tickets are available through Brown paper tickets. Click here!


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