GARDEN STUDIO SONGWRITING, KAMBAH

SONGWRITING COACHING & GUITAR LESSONS IN TUGGERANONG

CANBERRA, ACT

THESE Sessions focus on developing skills and confidence in songwriting while building foundational KNOWLEDGE & skills in guitar and music theory.

  • SONGWRITING COACHING & COWRITING

    AGES 16+

    Strong songwriting comes from authentic and honest self-expression and exploration (which can be developed with practice, improved self confidence and encouragement) and strengthened with knowledge, pattern-awareness and craft….Songwriting is also therapeutic, cathartic, self-explorative and fun!

    Whether you're an established songwriter or complete beginner I'd love to work with you to help further develop your songwriting confidence, song ideas and songwriting skills.

    $70 / 1 Hour Sessions at the Garden Studio, Kambah (Weekly) or online via video chat.

    Paid 8 weeks ahead in blocks

    *** Note, as these are paid sessions there is no need or expectation to share co-writing credit with me for any song or lyric ideas suggested as part of these sessions. Your songs remain your own I just enjoy helping if I can!***

    Book a Free 30 minute chat to meet, discuss any questions you have and how I can help you on your journey as a songwriter!

  • BEGINNER GUITAR (With a focus on rhythm control and foundational music theory)

    AGES 16+

    It's never too late to learn something new! My beginner guitar lessons are perfect for young adults and adults looking to develop a new skill in a relaxed setting.

    These lessons focus on rhythm, chord control, strumming, keys, chord embellishment, fretboard memory, common scales, fundamental music theory on guitar and piano, and, (when asked for), song theory.

    $70 / 1 Hour at the Garden Studio, Kambah (Weekly)

    Paid 8 weeks ahead in blocks- first ‘in-studio’ trial lesson is free!

    Book a Free 30 minute discuss your guitar learning goals

  • SONG / LYRIC FEEDBACK

    Get one-off feedback on your song and lyric ideas.

    Email me a recording or your song, lyrics and chords (either as editable Word Doc, PDF or in email format-please ensure that chords are notated) and within a week I’ll send you back an email with my feedback on song structure, additional lyric ideas and an MP3 recording of my feedback, lyric and melody ideas for your consideration.

    ***please note that, just as with my coaching sessions, there is no need or expectation to either take on any of the ideas I suggest or share co-writing credits- Your song remains yours! Additionally, as a matter of practice, all feedback given comes with a signed release of copyright for extra peace of mind :) ***

    Look forward to hearing your ideas and helping out with your songs development however I can!

    $120 per song

    Song Feedback + 1 hour face-to-face videochat:

    Everything above plus a 1 hour video chat to discuss your song and discuss ideas together:

    $160 per song

CO-WRITING EXAMPLES

“I Won’t Forget”

Artist : Ben Walker

Written By: Ben Walker, Beth Lucas, Allan Caswell, Stephen Dobson

Hear more of Ben’s music here: Facebook, Spotify

“Half Open Door”

Written By: Hayden Phillis, Pola Genoway, Allan Caswell, Stephen Dobson

Hear more of Hayden’s music here: Facebook

STUDIO FACILITIES & EDQUIPMENT

  • Wheelchair accessible.

  • Tea, Coffee, Microwave, Toilet facilities

  • Wifi access

  • Multiple Guitars (Acoustic, Electric & Classical-Steel and nylon strings), Keyboards (with Midi output capabilities) and a range of percussion instruments.

  • Shure SM57 Recording microphone, Vocal Recording zone

  • Audio interface and DAW [Ableton] (for basic demo recording)