The Villages Songwriters Club Monthly Workshop is devoted to the discussion of songwriting, including techniques, tips, and more.

Unlike The Villages Songwriters Monthly Performances Meeting which features performances of original songs by members, the Workshop geared towards lectures, conversations, and sharing of songwriting knowledge & experience.

The workshop format is typically as follows:

• Introduction of new members

• We "go around the room" and have each member discuss a song they may be working on; challenges they may be having; and topics they would like to see in the workshop.

• Videos presenting well-known singer-songwriters re: their songwriting techniques and experiences.*

• Live speaker talking about songwriting, e.g., someone with industry experience.*

• Focus on well-known or member song to discuss it from a songwriting perspective (structure; rhyming; techniques; etc.).*

• Discussion of a songwriting methods, e.g., use of a bridge; key changes; rhyming; etc.*

• Demo of tools, e.g., Band in a Box, Garageband, etc.* (can also happen in Break-out period, below)

• Break-out into smaller groups for collaborating; mentor-student; members trying out new songs; etc.

*Optional; may not occur at every workshop

See also Monthly Workshop Proposed Topics.

Members are strongly encouraged to provide ideas re: virtually all of the above. Can do this in person / email.

Next MONTHLY WORKSHOP: TUESDAY; january 27, 2026