Wednesday 7 January 2015

WORKSHOP 2: A cappella singing and songwriting - Finding your voice

Facilitator: Michael Betteridge

This workshop (a cappella singing practice) gives participants the skills to teach a cappella music (of their own culture) in a succinct way for young people.  The songwriting part of the workshop gives participants the opportunity to explore ways of writing songs and how to successfully explore themes with their participants. This workshop aims to nurture confidence, creativity, critical thinking and connecting others.





Reflections from participants:

   I feel loads more confident, feeling much taller, tuned in with myself and like I can take on anything now
   The potential simplicity of creating music
   His passion for music: to teach others as well. Even when it was difficult for me he managed to explain it in very basic steps. I really liked his creativity
   Discovering the poet in myself and the composer. 
   Michaels passion and enthusiasm and ability to see potential in all ideas- very encouraging would be great with young people.Michaels charisma and passion helped us to feel inspired, even though it is alien territory joining together through voices
  •  It was the fun, empowering, encouraging and safe. Loved it all!



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