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Songwriting Class Coming Up in Hastings, MN!

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I am very excited to be teaching a songwriting class in Hastings, MN! It starts in February and goes into March. It is a 3-part class. Monday nights from 7 to 9pm….here is the class description….It is only $49 for all three classes!!

Are you a songwriter? Do you write lyrics? Do you struggle with writer’s block or not knowing what to write about? Want to write better songs? Join us to take an in-depth look at what makes hit songs work, explore topics like object writing, point of view, rhyme scheme, building contrast, writing from your senses, and more! Songwriting is a mix of craft and art. Many times it starts with inspiration to get a rough draft, but how do you make your song shine? Leave with the tools to start writing better songs that touch people. No specific music skills are required. Open to students ages 16 and up. Bring a notebook. (Skip Feb. 18)

Click here to register for this class.

Tell your songwriting friends in the area! Hope to see you there.

~ Chad

Chad Shank Songwriting Class Starting May 3rd in St Louis Park, MN

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Chad Shank SongwriterWriting Great Pop and Country Songs

Are you a songwriter? Do you write lyrics? Do you struggle with writer’s block or not knowing what to write about? Want to write better songs? Join us to take an in-depth look at what makes hit songs work, explore topics like object writing, point of view, rhyme scheme, building contrast, writing from your senses, and more! Songwriting is a mix of craft and art. Many times it starts with inspiration to get a rough draft, but how do you make your song shine? You’ll leave class with the tools to start writing better songs that touch people.

3 classes just $49! Sign up here: http://www.slpcommunityed.org/insight/registry/classinfo.asp?courseID=7986&catID=1391

Classes are Thursday nights from 7pm to 9pm, May 3, 10 and 17.

New Songwriting Class Starting in May

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Last night I wrapped up a group of song classes that I taught for the St Louis Park, MN Community Education Program. It was super fun for me, and I think the people in the class enjoyed it as well. We covered some pretty in depth stuff about songwriting. We focused on Lyrics, Melody and Harmony, and finding ways to use techniques to get the most out of your writing. It was every Tuesday night for 3 weeks in a row. Such a great time! Nice workshop environment.

Great news! I am going to be teaching another block of classes! This time around it is going to be 3 Thursday nights from 7 to 9pm on May 3, 10 and 17!  They have not started sign ups yet, but when they post the class info, I will post a link on here so you can get the details and sign up. I would love to have you in my class. Songwriting is such a great craft!

~ Chad