
20TH ANNUAL
KERRVILLE SONGWRITING
SCHOOL
| For the 20th consecutive year, the Kerrville Music Foundation hosts its
annual Songwriting School at Quiet Valley Ranch, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, June 1-2-3, during the 28th annual Kerrville Folk Festival. Directed by Nashville's Rick Beresford, the school lasts three days and is designed to bring out each student's unique songwriting style. There are many valid approaches to songwriting and such differences are encouraged. All types of songwriting are addressed: folk, rock, blues, and country. Students receive both large and small group instruction using hands-on teaching methods. Individual song critique and group songwriting are included. 1999 faculty include in addition to director Beresford, Dr. Dick Goodwin (University of South Carolina), Gail Davies (Nashville), Ray Wylie Hubbard (Wimberley, TX), Tom Prasada-Rao (Washington, D.C.), Steve Seskin (Richmond, CA) and Bill Staines (Dover N.H.). Day One focuses on creative possibilities: deriving and developing song ideas and form expansion. Day Two addresses music exploration: discovering techniques for creating new melodies and improving existing ones. Day Three emphasizes form, structure, and rewriting. Both beginning and advanced songwriters benefit from this experience through shared examples. Many students return to this school year after year to gain the perspective of new faculty members. This school always sells out so don't wait too long to make your reservation. The contacts and camaraderie which develop out of these classes and associations can last a lifetime. The cost is $144 if paid by May 10 and $150 if paid after that date. Limited to 70 students. Tuition includes camping privilegies, three Noon meals, and 7-9 p.m. Sundown Concerts at Threadgill Memorial Theater. Send tuition checks payable to:
P. 0. Box 1466 Kerrville, Texas 78029
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