Dan Whitehouse

April's theme is 'Museum Of Me' A songwriting workshop and sharing session exploring and celebrating our past, present and future selves - Two sessions 5 days apart. Free your songwriting spirit, free your mind, reignite your inner child, explore innovative songwriting methods and write several songs (or song sketches).with singer-songwriter/composer Dan Whitehouse and artist mentor Katie Whitehouse. The format: Tuesday April 30th - the workshop will start with an introductory session, demo and Q&A. 7-9pm (GMT) Over the next five days - in your own time, write songs and explore song ideas - also one to one sessions with Dan. Sunday May 5th - We regroup to share songs and song sketches. 6 - 8.30pm (GMT) £35 workshop, one to one session and sharing session. £25 workshop only and sharing session. Working by ear, and improvisation, not music theory based, use simple musical games and exercises to re-connect yourself with your inner-child creative self. You'll be guided through a series of innovative exercises, including musical and lyrical games, free-writing, and a connection with both self and nature. These exercises are grounded in intuition and improvisation, devoid of music theory prerequisites, welcoming participants of all musical backgrounds. Dan Whitehouse's unique method has a track record of helping songwriters overcome creative blocks. Testimonials attest to its success, describing it as a refreshing and inspiring opportunity to dedicate time to the art of songwriting. "All the ideas were refreshing, and just giving myself the time to devote to writing is pretty rare, even in lockdown." “Thank you for helping me get out of my skin.” “This was like trying to notate feelings, rather than theory” “I found it useful to let go of perfect chord progressions and focus on the bit that’s inspiring - writing songs" BIOS Dan Whitehouse is a globally recognised and award-winning singer-songwriter, accomplished composer, and experienced broadcaster, amassing over two decades of expertise in curating, planning, and conducting songwriting and music workshops in diverse settings and community initiatives. His contributions have reached international platforms, he has run songwriting workshops and retreats with esteemed organisations such as the Musicians Union, BBC Introducing, mac, BIMM, and the Company of Song. Katie Whitehouse, a poet, songwriter, artist-mentor, and the visionary behind Company of Song and From The Whitehouse music agency, boasts an impressive eight-ten year legacy of crafting and hosting songwriting retreats. Her work transcends borders, resonating with artists and enthusiasts across the globe. In advance of the workshop we will send you instructions for how to prepare for the day, which will include preparing your writing space, and making sure you have food and drink at the ready for the whole day. Don’t take phone calls or check mail Isolation – tell your friends and family your plans and ask them not to disturb (unless you want to collaborate with them). Limited to 15 songwriters (10 one to one 20 minute sessions available)