SONGWRITING camps

one day writing camps

FRIDAY 09th August SATURDAY 10th August SUNDAY 11th August

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Are you looking to collaborate with other artists?

Are you new to the music scene and want to get some studio experience?

Do you have backlog of half finished songs that you want to get finished and demo'd?

Then this 3 day songwriting camp is perfect for you!

This January we will be hosting a 3 day writing camp. The camp will cover various elements of songwriting as a craft so that you can hone your skills as a writer, producer and performer. Here's what you will get from the camp:

  • Learning to write collectively to actual industry briefs

  • Learning how to break down poetry and melody

  • Writing in larger and smaller groups

  • Developing simple production skills for demoing

  • Performance tips and tricks when putting down a vocal

  • Listening to music more deeply and getting inspired

  • How to write if you don’t play an instrument

  • Great for anyone wanting to demo songs without committing to a full production

Our aim is to have you walk away from this camp with a couple of finished songs and whole heap of new ideas as well as new ways to access your own creativity.

Song writing camps require you to take a step out of your comfort zone, they require you to fight or fly, and this is often where you can find the most creative and unfiltered version of yourself. And, if that sounds terrifying, then it’s probably exactly what you need.

  • With 10 years experience working in the music industry, from the creative heart of East London, Hackney Wick, Michelle and Alex are now wanting to share their knowledge with a wider community of artists. Having graduated from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts in 2015, they are becoming increasingly aware or how difficult it can be for artists who don't study music to learn, network and collaborate. Hence the development of their first writing camp where their aim is to pass down their knowledge and skills in an open, inclusive and creative environment.

  • £220 PER PERSON

    £170 CHRISTMAS EARLY BIRD

    We only have 6 spaces available for this camp and they will be given on a first come first serve basis. To secure your place simply book via the link above, or email record@theinscape.co to discuss payment plan options.

    (Our goal is to make creative spaces available to as many people as possible, so, partial and full funded spots are sometimes available for those in financial hardship. For more information drop us an email).

  • FRI 26/01 - SUN 18/01

    10am-6pm

    A full schedule will be provided 1 week before the camp starts

  • Do I need prior experience of song writing?

    Nope, this camp is for those looking to learn and explore even if that is for the first time.

    Do I need to play an instrument?

    Definitely not, in fact, we will be looking at how to create songs when you don't play an instrument.

    What should I bring?

    A note pad, pen, instrument if you play one and an open mind

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  • Testimonials

    Inspiring and supportive. I learnt so much, felt comfortable as it was a small group, the studio was such a great space to be in. Alex and Shell were both so knowledgeable and amazing teachers.

    - Phoebe

  • Testimonials

    I would 100% recommend this camp to anyone creative. From musicians wanting to work on songwriting to anyone interested, because it gets. You to see music in a different way, helps with coming up with creative ideas, and gets you out of your comfort zone to produce an outcome you’re proud of .

    -Hallie

  • Testimonials

    Definitely. It felt amazing to write with other people and merge ideas. I feel like I can write a song now anytime instead of just when inspired. I felt we were treated like professionals instead of (in my case) an amateur and that increased my confidence hugely and made me feel part of the musician world instead of someone outside looking in.

  • Testimonials

    It was a chance to focus and hone in on our songwriting skills, an aspect of music creation that can be often overlooked for me as a producer primarily. I really appreciated expertise from both Dop and Shell as they combine their production knowledge with vocal storytelling in a complimentary way every musician should really have under their belt.

  • Testimonials

    The camp inspired me to write more haiku poems , to really break down a moment in time and tell a story. I also now have a. Stronger sense of what structure is within music, and that I shouldn’t get too hung up on it being perfect. I’ve also taken on using loops from splice as a starting place for my song to leap frog off from.