Seminar ScheduleSeminar Schedule

Pat's seminars are 2-day events (unless otherwise noted) that run Saturday and Sunday, 10-4 each day, for a total of 10 contact hours. For detailed information about seminar content go to the Seminars page. To register for a seminar go to the Contact page.
Upcoming Past
Date/TimeVenueLocation
Fri, Sep 13
6:30pm-10:30pm
Nashville Master Class
Warner Music Nashville
20 Music Square E, Nashville, TN

LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANT PLACES (unlimited Observer spots available)

Pat's Masterclasses are legendary. In these events, watch him take already strong songs and put them through a workout until they emerge trim and toned. In the 4 hour session, Pat will look at selected attendee songs, taking time to work out any kinks, focusing on prosody between the intent of the song and structure, rhyme, rhythm, point of view, phrasing and many other tools that have proven so useful to Grammy winners John Mayer and Gillian Welch and seminar participants across the globe. No one demands more of a song than Pat, and he can show you how to take it all the places it could go to cross the "finished" line, while millions cheer.

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* Special Member Price applies to NSAI, ASCAP, Berklee and Coursera Students

Questions? Contact Clare McLeod: info@cmcmusicproductions.com

Sat, Sep 14
10am-4pm both days
Nashville Songwriting Seminars
Warner Music Nashville
20 Music Square E, Nashville, TN

Saturday, September 14

Writing Lyrics to Music

There's no use writing a great lyric and a great melody if they don't work together. An unfortunate setting of a word or phrase can sink the emotion of the song, calling your listener's attention away from WHAT you are saying to HOW you are saying it. This 2-day seminar shows you how to get the most out of your lyrics by combining them accurately and effectively with melody. This is a "can't miss" seminar--it's bound to take your writing to the next level.

Selected participants will have an opportunity to receive constructive critiques of their songs and lyrics. The critique sessions will run in order of registration, so register early to help your chances!

Sunday, September 15

Phrasing: The Body Language of Your Song

This seminar will give you important keys to phrasing your lyrics for the most impact and support of meaning. Working with rhythms and placements, you'll learn how to make sure that the line, like body language, helps to really deliver the emotion you intend. This is another "can't miss" seminar -- it's bound to take your writing to the next level.

Selected participants will have an opportunity to receive constructive critiques of their songs and lyrics. The critique sessions will run in order of registration, so register early to help your chances!

Questions? Contact Clare McLeod: info@cmcmusicproductions.com or call 603 339 7193

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* Special Member Price applies to NSAI, ASCAP, Berklee and Coursera Students

Fri, Sep 20
6:30pm-10:30pm
Austin Master Class
Venue TBA
Austin, TX

LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANT PLACES (unlimited Observer spots available)

Pat's Masterclasses are legendary. In these events, watch him take already strong songs and put them through a workout until they emerge trim and toned. In the 4 hour session, Pat will look at selected attendee songs, taking time to work out any kinks, focusing on prosody between the intent of the song and structure, rhyme, rhythm, point of view, phrasing and many other tools that have proven so useful to Grammy winners John Mayer and Gillian Welch and seminar participants across the globe. No one demands more of a song than Pat, and he can show you how to take it all the places it could go to cross the "finished" line, while millions cheer.

Select one:



* Special Member Price applies to members of PROs, Austin Creative Alliance, Capitol View Arts, NSAI and Coursera students

Questions? Contact Clare McLeod: info@cmcmusicproductions.com or call 603 339 7193 or Joe Strouse at strousongs@sbcglobal.net

 

Sat, Sep 21
10am - 4pm both days
Writing Better Lyrics Seminar
St Edwards University (room details TBA)
Austin, TX

Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22

In this wide-ranging seminar, covering the essentials of lyric writing, you'll work on verse development, use of image and metaphor, prosody and the art of matching of lyric and music. Pat will use participant's songs as a springboard to begin conversations on effective re-writing. Interactive, challenging you with a spate of writing exercises, you'll come away from the weekend with deeper insights into writing no matter the genre.

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* Special Member Price applies to Berklee and Coursera students

Questions? Contact Clare McLeod: info@cmcmusicproductions.com or call 603 339 7193 or Joe Strouse at strousongs@sbcglobal.net

 

Fri, Oct 4
6:30pm - 10:30pm
Toronto Master Class
Canada Christian College - 50 Gervais Dr
Toronto, ON M3C 1Z3
Canada

LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANT PLACES (unlimited Observer spots available)

Pat's Masterclasses are legendary. In these events, watch him take already strong songs and put them through a workout until they emerge trim and toned. In the 4 hour session, Pat will look at selected attendee songs, taking time to work out any kinks, focusing on prosody between the intent of the song and structure, rhyme, rhythm, point of view, phrasing and many other tools that have proven so useful to Grammy winners John Mayer and Gillian Welch and seminar participants across the globe. No one demands more of a song than Pat, and he can show you how to take it all the places it could go to cross the "finished" line, while millions cheer.

Select one:

* Special Member Price applies to NSAI, SAC, Berklee, University and Coursera students

Questions? Contact Clare McLeod: info@cmcmusicproductions.com or call +1 603 339 7193

Sat, Oct 5
10am - 4pm both days
Writing Lyrics to Melody Seminar
Canada Christian College - 50 Gervais Dr
Toronto, ON M3C 1Z3
Canada

Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6

There's no use writing a great lyric and a great melody if they don't work together. An unfortunate setting of a word or phrase can sink the emotion of the song, calling your listener's attention away from WHAT you are saying to HOW you are saying it. This 2-day seminar shows you how to get the most out of your lyrics by combining them accurately and effectively with melody. This is a "can't miss" seminar--it's bound to take your writing to the next level.

Selected participants will have an opportunity to receive constructive critiques of their songs and lyrics. The Saturday critique sessions will run in order of registration, so register early to help your chances!  The Sunday critique sessions will be randomly selected.

Select one:

* Special Member Price applies to  NSAI, SAC, Berklee, University and Coursera students

Questions? Contact Clare McLeod: info@cmcmusicproductions.com or call +1 603 339 7193

 

Fri, Nov 15
TAXI Road Rally
Exact date and times TBD
Los Angeles, CA

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Wed, Jan 15
2014 Sydney & Melbourne Seminars
Exact date and times TBD
Australia
Sat, May 3
2014 Halifax Seminar
Exact location and times TBD
Halifax
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