by admin | Jul 17, 2016 | Songwriting Tips and Games
I would like to credit the stunning musician Sara Tindley for this little exercise. I have here in front of me a magical mystery chest. It’s not really magical. And now I’ve told you about it it’s not really mysterious. Anyway, I am going to present...
by admin | Jul 6, 2015 | lennox head, Music, new south wales, singing lessons, vocal coach, vocal lessons, vocal technique
I’ve been teaching a very wide variety of wonderful students this past term, and looking forward to working with them again as the new term approaches, and have been brainstorming appropriate and inspiring songs to work on with each and every one. The best thing...
by admin | Jun 24, 2015 | byron bay, lennox head, Music, new south wales, performance, self esteem
If you’re learning to wrap your head around music and performance, the best way to practise dealing with nerves associated with performing, is usually simply biting the bullet and performing. So, if you live around the Northern Rivers here are a few places you...
by admin | Jul 16, 2014 | Songwriting Tips and Games
ok, so, think of either the town where you were born, or a town you feel somewhat fond of. List as many street names from that town as you possibly can. From memory if possible. Avoid using google for most songwriting exercises. Googling leads to canoodling, which...
by admin | Jul 2, 2014 | Songwriting Tips and Games
Grab a writing implement to suit your writing taste and write the alphabet down the left hand side of the page. Leave some lines after each letter. Maybe two or three. Now leave that for just a moment, stand up and close your eyes. Take three very small steps, so as...