Limited Space Available
A Songwriting Adventure with Louisa Branscomb April, 9-11, 2021
Hook, Lines, and Sinker
Many things happen before a person catches a fish on a fly-fishing expedition. They’ve mapped out the territory, prepared for the adventure, gathered tools and equipment, selected the hook, learned to cast the line with accuracy and grace, and land the hook right where it was intended. Even then, most would agree there’s a little luck and magic involved as well! Songwriting has many of these elements. Join us for a fun trek into the territory of songwriting, and the chance to hear each other’s work, guided by our expedition guide, Louisa Branscomb.
Limited to 10 participants
10 hours over four days
Registration Fee: NBCMS members $80 - Non-Members $100
Wednesday April 7th. - Your Tackle Box
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
A meet and greet prior to a Friday start with Louisa Bramscomb.
An opportunity to get to know fellow songwriters and review the handouts provided by Louisa.
Louisa will not be present at this session.
Friday April 9th - Wading In
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Keynote speaker Louisa Branscomb.
Hooks, Lines, and Sinker: Essential elements of the song.
The Choice Point Design of songwriting: What the Books Don’t Tell You.
When to fish or cut bait.
Catfish and Water Skimmers – balancing the personal with the universal.
Songwriting in action. Louisa shares an original song and some of her own choice points using the Choice Point Design approach.
Saturday April 10th – The Fishbowl
Morning and Afternoon Sessions
Session One – 9:45am – 12:30 pm
Session Two – 3:45pm – 6:30 pm
Introduction exercise
Break out groups.
Fishbowl – working on participant songs. Please bring one or two songs which you are open to editing and receiving feedback on. You can also bring an idea for a song, and some notes about your song and the message you would like to convey.
Sunday April 11th – Cast Your Line
10 am – 11:30 am
Workshop summary and Questions & Answer with Louisa Branscomb.