Description
If you love to write and want to give songwriting a try, or if you’re already writing songs, Songwriting Intensive is an in-depth experience designed for you! We begin by practicing deep listening skills and analyzing song structure, as well as creating our own “song maps.” We learn a “cinematic approach” to songwriting and move into writing original song lyrics as a group. There are opportunities for those who want to work individually as well. We offer class critiques where we learn tips, tricks, and fixes that can make any song stronger. Midway through the week, we set our lyrics to music. Mimi Cross is an experienced guitar player, and if you play an instrument or sing, you are welcome to assist in finding just the right melody to go along with our words. Have fun with this unique writing experience that is both an art and a craft while also meeting new friends and expressing yourself in a supportive environment. No songwriting or musical experience necessary. Past participants of PWN’s Songwriting Studio and Performing Songwriter are welcome!
Meet Your Instructor
Born in Toronto, Canada, Mimi Cross is an author, singer, and songwriter who grew up by the beach in New Jersey. She received a Bachelor of Music from Ithaca College and an MA in Music Education from NYU with an emphasis on vocal jazz. She is an experienced performer and worked briefly in the music industry.
A two-time Asbury Music Award winner, Mimi has shared the bill with such luminaries as Sting, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Lauryn Hill, Loudon Wainwright, and Jill Sobule. She’s played with many Jersey Shore musicians, including Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen, and her songs have been used in independent films and TV shows.
Mimi is a 200+ hour certified yoga instructor and the creator of Body of Writing, a practice that adds an additional dimension to the mind-body-spirit discipline of yoga: story. Body of Writing is designed to help people deepen their creativity and access their stories through meditation, movement, and writing.
Before Goodbye and Shining Sea, Mimi’s first two novels, are available on Amazon, and can be ordered through local libraries and bookstores. Her songs can be heard on Apple Music and other online streaming platforms.
