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Songwriting: write your own songs
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EN - Never written your own song? How do you start? Or maybe you already have experience, but are looking for tips and tricks to take your songs to the next level? Together we will look step by step at what your songs need to amaze everyone. The lessons will cover: song structure, arrangement, music theory, lyrics, ...

ENG - Never wrote a song in your life? Where to start? Or maybe you have some experience, but need a helping hand to get your songs to the next level? Together we have a look at your songs, and step by step, we take them to where you want them to be. What we look into during the classes: song structure, arrangement, music theory, lyrics, ...

music lessons - songwriting - songs - production - music course - saint-gilles - saint-gilles - brussels - bruxelles - brussels
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About Me
I'm an experienced musician and songwriter, with an elaborate background as a youth worker and teacher. I love to work with people and try to achieve great results in a fun, creative and friendly manner. Together we decide on which approach works for you, because you know best.

Me in a couple of key words and phrases: synthesizers, silly jokes, always on the lookout for beautiful harmonies, 80's music, I'm really really patient, yunnan tea, boardgames, love to read, coach.
Education
- Bachelor of Music Production at KASK Conservatory Ghent.
- Classical training in piano, music theory and history.
- Master of Cultural Studies at KU Leuven.
- Bachelor of Linguistics and Literature at KU Leuven.
Experience / Qualifications
- Bachelor of Music Production at KASK Conservatory Ghent.
- Experienced musician and songwriter at Float Fall.
- Longtime youth worker, teacher, instructor and animator.
Age
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Duration
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in
Dutch
English
French
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ENG - Play in a band? Preparing for a music competition? Or just looking for tips 'n tricks to stand out from the competition? I bring my experience with (inter)national venue and festival shows to your rehearsal space and together we think about how to take your songs, arrangements, live performance, ... to the next level.

music - lesson - production - band - music course - saint-gilles - saint-gilles - brussels - bruxelles - brussels
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NL - Produce je eigen tracks met Ableton Live, één van de populairste DAW's (digital audio workstation) van het moment! Komt onder andere aan bod tijdens de lessen: introductie tot Ableton Live, audio vs. midi, sampling, beats maken, mixen, effecten gebruiken, muziektheorie, ...

ENG - Produce your own tracks with Ableton Live, one of the most popular DAW's (digital audio workstation) on the planet. What we look into during the classes: introduction to Ableton Live, audio vs. midi, sampling, writing beats, mixing, using effects, music theory, ...

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