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Learn some song writing basics. You'll explore genres and lyric composition, chords, melodies, look deep into vocals, applying lyrics to music and then pull it all together to create your own song.
You have the option to participate in this program either in-person at the Central Library in program room CE-1 or online through Zoom. To view and register for in-person programs, all programs can be viewed by clicking here.
Sessions are monthly. You do not have to attend all sessions, but will get the most out of the sessions if you take them all.
Song writing sessions are January 25, February 22 and April 18.
This program is conducted through Zoom. Please register to receive a reminder, the evaluation, and any other resources.
Click the link to join:
January 25: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89442344245
February 22: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84837988474
April 18: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88250407997
January 25- Learn some song writing basics. Delve into a quick history of Music, Investigate Genres, look at Lyrical Composition and touch on the mechanics of Musical Logistics.
February 22- Explore song writing further. Find the Chords, find the Melodies, look deeper into Vocals, and applying your lyrics to music, learn about Chord Structure and Key Signature
April 18- Put it all together and turn your once, only a hum or thoughts on paper, into a full song, and briefly learn the basics to Music Production.
Presenter information: Jesse Pelletier or “Awaken Aries” is a born and raised Regina resident from the Star Blanket First Nations Reserve. He has been writing and producing songs since 2009. His debut album “The Extraordinaries Anthology: Vol 1” (Produced by Jared Robinson of Nebulus Entertainment in Moose Jaw) was nominated for Best Pop Album at the 2017 Indigenous Music Awards in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Recently he released a new Single, “Dear Saleen (Radio Edit)” (Produced by Walt Jeworski at Blue Door Recording in Regina), as well as a large selection of demos in a compilation album titled “Pandora Demos.” Prepare or practice your songwriting skills with his album “Pandora Instrumentals.”
About Regina Public Library
We are a dynamic hub of literacy, learning, curiosity and new ideas, integral to the social and economic vibrancy of Regina. We inspire individuality, connection and diversity. Many of our online programs are conducted using Zoom.
