Older youth and adults also respond to a program of listening to great songs, analyzing and discussing features of songs in various genres and then being guided in writing exercises toward a goal of finding one’s "own voice" as a writer and freeing the songwriter within. Workshops with more advanced songwriters involve much more sharing of work in progress and individual feedback, and could include topics such as brainstorming, drafting, resting, rewriting, and publishing.

Workshops and Residencies:
These are variable and are tailored to the needs of each group. Single visits might consist of Beth sharing some of her songs and stories, discussing how she became a songwriter, questions and answers and some group brainstorming and "song start" exercises.

2 - 4 session workshops or artist residencies offer opportunities for many more interactive writing and singing exercises.

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