Three Pathways, One Creative Impulse
Intuitive Songmaking (a pathway of spontaneity) Link
Songwriting & ChantMaking (lyrics, melody, music theory, composition) Link
Guitar Artistry (chord families, chord patterns, guitar styles) Link
Intuitive Songmaking (a pathway of spontaneity) Link
Songwriting & ChantMaking (lyrics, melody, music theory, composition) Link
Guitar Artistry (chord families, chord patterns, guitar styles) Link
Intuitive Songmaking
Songwriting & ChantMaking
This course provides tools, tips, and techniques in songwriting and deepening one’s creative possiblity. We work with lyrics, melody, chord structure. Ā Time for participants to share their songwriting process. Ā ‘Re-writing the lyrics of our lives’ is a central key to the process, journeying with one’s own story in song. Ā Playing an accompanying instrument (guitar or keyboard, for example) is helpful but not required. Ā Ā Ā
Tuesday, May 11 – June 22, 2021 (Link to Register)
Tuesday, July 20 – August 31, 2021 (Link to Register)
Guitar Artistry
This course provides a forum for anyone wishing to deepen their skill on the instrument, and especially helpful for songwriters and songleaders. Ā Learning to play Michael’s chants and songs forms a foundation, along with new chord patterns and picking styles. Participants discover new sounds and musical experiences. Ā A basic comfortability with the guitar is all that’s required; all levels of interest welcome.
Thursday, May 13 – June 24, 2021 (Link to Register)
Thursday, July 22 – September 2, 2021 (Link to Register)
Michael Stillwater
brings over 40 years of wisdom and experience to help anyoneĀ ready to move forward in their musical life.Ā His artistic gift for creating insightful songs in the moment has touched thousandsĀ of people around the world, and through SongLife Training he reveals the inner workings of his uniquely inspired approachĀ for anyone interested and ready to learn.
Together with Michael’s gentle, insightful and challenging encouragement, the mutual support and co-creative atmosphere which naturally arises during these courses provides a joyful field of possibility for all participants.
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from Anthem by Leonard Cohen