Pat Pattison

Sharpen your lyric writing skills and discover the techniques that have helped Pat's students, including John Mayer and Gillian Welch, win Grammys and write number one songs. In three special sessions, you'll learn how to craft more vivid lyrics by mastering the elements of structure and the process of building great lyrical ideas into great songs. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned writer, Pat will help you structure your lyrics more effectively.

Monday May 14
2-4 Prosody
6:30 Masterclass

Tuesday May 15
10-12 Phrasing

Bookings can be done by email:  Nga.McMahon@whitireia.ac.nz or ph Nga McMahon 04 237 3103 ext 3115

This seminar, presented in a Master Class format, will use participants' songs to demonstrate the rewriting process. Learn how to effectively use various tools, including verse development, productive repetition, phrasing, effective matching of lyric and melody, structure and prosody. This seminar focuses particularly on polishing those small bumps that distract the listener and let air escape from the song's tires.

Places are limited – please contact Clare at info@cmcproductions.com.au to book.
Questions: Contact Josephine at 09 3071098 or 021 299 0295

or register here:

Participant: Regular price $125.00 NZD Participant: MAINZ/APRA $100.00 NZD Observer: Regular price $75.00 NZD Observer: MAINZ/APRA $60.00 NZD

Saturday June 2 and Sunday June 3

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

Contact Clare at info@cmcproductions.com.au or call 0417 049 616

or register here:

Regular price $250.00 AUD APRA/JMC/ASA/Songsalive!/Song Central/NSAI $200.00 AUD

Saturday June 16 and Sunday June 17

“How, then, do we break through the barriers of the well ordered conscious mind and get to where the honest impulses, the richest ideas, the deepest passions live? Waiting on the muse to ascend is a foolʼs errand”  – Mike Reid (from his foreword to Songwriting Without Boundaries)

Metaphor opens a portal beyond what’s in front of you; it opens your vision, allowing you to see the world as something more. This seminar will help you develop the most creative part of your voice: your ability to see one thing as though it were another – your ability to create metaphor. Aristotle called it, “the only truly creative human act.” 

We’ll spend two days, working interactively from prompts, learning to discover, extend and reverse metaphor. You’ll be writing, reading aloud, and listening. It’ll expand and deepen your perspectives, give you a remarkable set of new tools, and, it may even change the way you look at the world.

Contact Clare at info@cmcproductions.com.au or call 0417 049 616.

or register here:

Regular price $250.00 AUD APRA/JMC/ASA/Songsalive/Song Central/NSAI/SSA/Scoop FX/Lost Song $200.00 AUD

Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24

“How, then, do we break through the barriers of the well ordered conscious mind and get to where the honest impulses, the richest ideas, the deepest passions live? Waiting on the muse to ascend is a foolʼs errand”  – Mike Reid (from his foreword to Songwriting Without Boundaries)

Metaphor opens a portal beyond what’s in front of you; it opens your vision, allowing you to see the world as something more. This seminar will help you develop the most creative part of your voice: your ability to see one thing as though it were another – your ability to create metaphor. Aristotle called it, “the only truly creative human act.”  

We’ll spend two days, working interactively from prompts, learning to discover, extend and reverse metaphor. You’ll be writing, reading aloud, and listening. It’ll expand and deepen your perspectives, give you a remarkable set of new tools, and, it may even change the way you look at the world.

Contact Clare at info@cmcproductions.com.au or call 0417 049 616.

or register here: *Special Member Price applies to members of APRA, JMC, ASA, Songsalive!, Song Central, NSAI, SSA, Soundworks, or Lost Song

Regular price $250.00 AUD Special Member Price $200.00 AUD

July 15-20th
Space is limited, so register early!  For complete details contact Bryan Fogelman at 800-736-7238 or bryan@reorafting.com or click here.

Highlights Include:
1-on-1 Sessions with instructors
Open mic
Evening Entertainment
Master classes with all instructors
Co-writing & breakout sessions

All Inclusive Retreat: Retreat fees are all inclusive with choice of lodging, meals, drinks, snacks, resort amenities (hot tub, hot showers, private beach) and full day songwriting sessions (up to 14 sessions).

Free Rafting Trip!
Book and pay for your retreat by May 15th and enjoy a free Whitewater rafting trip on the Nahatlatch River ($145 Value).