Songwriting with Poetry- 1/9-2/13 -6:30p

Service Description

6-week course: Thursdays, January 9 - February 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Ages 18+ This course explores the fundamentals of poetry and songwriting, highlighting the intrinsic connection between the two art forms. Students will learn essential techniques, including the art of "showing" rather than "telling," to create vividly emotional works. Through a combination of discussion, literary examples, and creative exercises, participants will develop their unique voice and style. This course leverages collaboration and students learn from their colleagues. Students will have the opportunity to share their poetry and ideas, along with learning frameworks to critique lyrics from a constructive perspective. This course is thought provoking and challenges older paradigms, but will call upon the past to inform the future. In the end students will learn the skills to finish songs through the use of technology and modern songwriting structures. Students will be able to imagine their own visions of song and bring these sparks to life. Poetic devices will support students in taking actions toward their dreams and they will more confidently share their artistic works with their communities. Boise-based artist Jonah Shallies is the instructor for this course. He is an educator with an MFA in creative writing and a background in multimedia and audio engineering. As a co-founder of Sound Purpose, he blends his expertise in music production and songwriting to mentor emerging artists and help them find their unique voices. Please bring with you: - Paper and your writing utensil of choice, or a laptop Optional: - Water in container with spill-proof lid - Layered clothing, as the temperatures may fluctuate in our building Scholarships for this and all of our other classes are available for those who otherwise would not be able to attend art classes, thanks to generous donations to our Art Start Fund. If you would like to make classes available to others, see our sponsorships page to contribute a monthly or one-time donation. Thank you for supporting (y)our commUNITY! *This class is included in our Teacher Share program, which allows our teachers to expand their knowledge and skills by learning from one another at no cost. Contact us if you're a Cat teacher and would like to sign up for this class. Supply cost: $18 Total cost (including supply cost): $180