WELCOME.
My name is David Rossiter. I've been writing and performing original roots music with the band Hoodang for many years. During that time, I've learned a great deal about what it takes to craft a song that can tell a story, move an audience, confound expectations and genres, and merit praise.
If you're looking to learn how write songs with punch, meaning, poetry, and power in them, I can help you discover your path. Whether you're interested in the 5 hour group intensive or one-on-one mentoring, the knowledge, techniques, and inspiration I can share with you will help you elevate your songwriting to a more productive and satisfying level.
The 52 Songs Project is a year-long songwriting commitment begun in September 2010. Visit the project blog to learn more about my songwriting process and listen to demos of some the most recent work.
Interested? Contact me directly for information on upcoming classes.
Storytelling For The Songwriter
- Storytelling: The Narrative vs. The Personal (Tall Tales vs. The Universal Truth)
- Story Structure: Aristotle, Jung, Eliade, Campbell / The Linear and The Unconscious
- Song Structure: Intro, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Interlude, Coda, etc. + How To Study The Masters
- Finding The Melody: It's Always There If You Know Where To Look
- Rhyme & Rhythm: How To Make Each Line Inevitable
- Three Chords and the Truth...or Four...or Five: The Fine Art of Theft and Variation
- Songwriting Process: 1) How To Start; 2) How To Keep It Going; 3) How To Finish (Or, Never Get Stuck Again)
- Individual Attendee Song Presentation and Critique: Bring An Original Song For Constructive Review And Feedback
- Performance Tips: Bomb-Proof Memorization, How To Set Up A Song, Maintaining Focus, Finding The Right Key
Included Genres: Alt. Country, Country, Folk, Blues, Rock, R & B, Alternative, Singer-Songwriter
734.834.3196
David_Hoodang.com
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