Songwriting (Ages 12-16)
A place to turn personal stories into songs, collaborate and express yourself!
Songwriting can be a great tool for making sense of the world around us! We will study some of the greatest songwriters of all time while learning how to share our voices, stories and feelings in the most impactful way through songwriting. We will learn about song structure, rhythm schemes, creative writing, and collaboration. Kids can work individually or with others.
1 Your Guide
Dee is a queer, Italian-Spanish-Jewish professional singer, producer, DJ, songwriter, sound healer, and soul-driven teacher. Deeply rooted in R&B, Hip-Hop, and Soul, she inspires people of all ages to sing, discover their authentic voices, and share their stories through music. With over 15 years of teaching experience, Dee believes that music and songwriting can transform challenges into triumphs. Born into a lineage of jazz musicians and music college teachers in Boston, MA, and raised in the mountains of the Kootenays, Dee began performing at just 17 and has since toured internationally—from Brazil to Europe to Morocco. A passionate music curator and educator, she founded her own community singing workshops in 2010, created her kids’ music camps in 2017, tours schools across Canada, and continues to mentor emerging artists with heart and intention.
When she’s not touring, creating new music, or teaching, you can find Dee hiking, snowboarding, or baking her famous cinnamon buns.
2 Materials Needed
Something to write on, computer, pen and paper. If you already have an instrument you play, or piano in the house, please bring it to the session. If you don't have one that is totally okay!
3 Learning Focus
- Collaborating
- Creative thinking
- Personal awareness & responsibility
- Positive personal identity & culture
4 Registration
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