The Hit Squad
A practical course for songwriters committed to producing quality popular music. You will write at least one song a day, either on your own or in collaboration with your fellow students. You should be able to accompany yourself on an instrument. This is a selected course and please send in samples of your work by March 31. Priority will be given to people who have not attended one of Ray's and Marion’s courses before.
This course may not be booked online because it requires you to submit some of your music. Please download the booking form by clicking Book This Course and submit your application by post. We only cash your cheque or take the £150 deposit off your card if you are Selected.
Start Date:
Monday, 2nd June 2008
End Date:
Saturday, 7th June 2008
Monday, 2nd June 2008
End Date:
Saturday, 7th June 2008
Ray Davies
Ray Davies is the leading songwriter of his, or any, generation. He has had huge hits as leader of The Kinks, including Waterloo Sunset, You Really Got Me and Lola. He also composes for TV, film and stage. He is currently working on a new solo album.
Ray Davies is the leading songwriter of his, or any, generation. He has had huge hits as leader of The Kinks, including Waterloo Sunset, You Really Got Me and Lola. He also composes for TV, film and stage. He is currently working on a new solo album.
Marion Wells
Marion has worked with Ray on many songwriting courses. She has written several short plays as well as poetry.
Marion has worked with Ray on many songwriting courses. She has written several short plays as well as poetry.
This course is based at:
Lumb Bank - The Ted Hughes Arvon Centre
Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6DF
Tel: 01422 843714
Fax: 01422 843714
Email: lumbbank@arvonfoundation.org
Lumb Bank - The Ted Hughes Arvon Centre
Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6DF
Tel: 01422 843714
Fax: 01422 843714
Email: lumbbank@arvonfoundation.org
