This two-hour class will focus on examining the work of great lyricists and the techniques they use to write memorable lyrics. Attendees are invited to bring their own works for feedback.
Michael R. J. Roth writs lyric-driven folk-Americana, and has been called a "Jedi songwriter" and "cool dark troubadour...not unlike Townes Van Zandt" with songs known for intriguing imagery and "deep, profound truth." He is the 2024 Grand Prize winner of the American Songwriter lyric contest, and lyric winner of the Great American Song Contest, Nashville Songwriters (NSAI/CMT), the USA Songwriting Competition, the Dallas Songwriters Association, the Austin Songwriters Group, the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest, and the Unisong International Song Contest. Lori McKenna called him "Brilliant."
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