Song Fishing - A Songwriting Workshop (ASC115)

Focus on generating new material through creative, playful activities on this one-day short course.

What will you learn on this course?

Dan Whitehouse’s ’Song Fishing' workshop is an immersive experience - all about generating raw material, writing new songs, casting our net wide for fresh ideas, titles, compelling first lines and song sketches.

Working by ear, and improvisation, not music theory-based, the method has been cited as a remedy for writer’s block by previous workshop attendees.

Dan will be encouraging you to remove the magnifying glass and allow yourself to step out of your own way and engage with a series of games, designed to connect with your inner child and focus on the activities of writing as a playful experience, a kind of performance in itself.

"All the ideas were refreshing, and just giving myself the time to devote to writing is pretty rare.”

“Thank you for helping me get out of my skin.”

“This was like trying to notate feelings, rather than theory”

“I found it useful to let go of perfect chord progressions and focus on the bit that’s inspiring – writing songs”

Dan Whitehouse is an award-winning singer-songwriter and community musician, committed to supporting to development of budding songwriters.

Who is this course for?

This course is open to adults 18+. No prior experience needed.

At the heart of MAC is a focus on accessibility and inclusion. Please contact us to discuss your specific access needs. You do need dexterity in your hands to play the guitar. The room is wheelchair accessible. A personal assistant or companion must book a complimentary ticket if attending to provide support.

Do you need to bring anything?

You need to bring your own guitar.

Are there any additional costs?

There are no additional costs.

Who teaches this course?

Dan Whitehouse