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Diane Waters & Kevin Thomas Songwriting Seminar September 12

Sunday, September 11th, 2011

On Septmeber 12th, 2011 the San Diego Songwriter’s Guild will be having a Songwriting Seminar from 7pm to 10 pm at the County Inn. The event address is 5975 Lusk Blvd, San Diego CA.
The cost is $25 for members and $35 for non-members.
The instructors for this seminar are Diane Waters and Kevin Thomas.

Kevin Thomas will focus on song structure and chords including these topics

  • How to use song sections effectively
  • Creating chords that match your melody
  • Chord types
  • Chords within a key
  • Chord progressions

Diane Waters will focus on song composition through lyric writing and will cover these topics.

  • Why lyrics matter
  • How to turn on your “Idea Radar”
  • Journal Joy
  • Compelling  Titles
  • Winning: The Re-Write Way

If you want you songs to be more competitive in the commercial music market, this seminar is for you. Take your songwriting to the next level. Break new barriers!

This is a great opportunity that SDSG is providing to the community.

More Details in the September 2011 Newsletter

Septermber 2011 Newsletter

Sunday, September 11th, 2011

In this issue you will find information on…

Diane Waters & Kevin Thomas Songwriting Seminar September 12

Peer Music’s Richard Harris Pitch Session October 18

Lots more in this issue, including:
What You Need to Know about PROs by Tracey & Vance Marino
The Wild Older Women Interview
Harriet Schock on Oysters and Muses
Reverend Stickman Tops SDSG’s 2011 Performing Songwriter’s Contest – CD Coming Soon!
Venue Review – Rebecca’s Coffee
Song for Eli
ListenLocalSD.com – The Game
Durango Songwriters Expo Fall Session

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