SaskMusic x Culture Days: "Fundamentals of Songwriting" (FREE)
When
- October 1, 2025 - Showtime: 7:00pm
SaskMusic is pleased to present a series of FREE music workshops as part of Culture Days in Saskatchewan. These workshops are intended to give an overview and introduction of different aspects of being a music artist with tips, tricks, and best practices for developing your music career. Whether you are just starting out in your musical journey or an experienced artist, these workshops will have something for you!
SaskMusic's Culture Days events have been made possible in part through the support of Creative Saskatchewan, FACTOR, the Government of Canada, Canada's private radio broadcasters.
"Fundamentals of Songwriting" with Lorena Kelly
Wednesday Oct 1 // 7-8pm
Yokton // Western Development Museum
All Ages! Register for FREE: https://saskmusic.wufoo.com/forms/q1yzniua1w90rnp/
In this beginner-oriented songwriting workshop, we'll discuss the elements that make up a song: verses, choruses, bridges, and hooks; where to find inspiration; sample chord progressions; and an overview of songwriter royalties. Whether you've begun to write your own songs and are looking for tips, or are curious about where to get started with this creative outlet, everyone is welcome.
Lorena Kelly Bio:
Lorena Kelly has several decades of experience as a songwriter, artist, and freelance musician, releasing music of her own as well as touring across Canada and internationally with artists in genres including country, folk, pop, and rock (including The Micheals Trio, Arden Jones, Stephanie Thomson, Sheila Deck, Samara Yung, Steve Fox, Tracey James, Amy Nelson, Melanie Laine and many others). Lorena has led dozens of songwriting classes and written articles that have appeared in numerous magazines and blogs on the subject, as well as serving as juror for the JUNO Awards, CCMAs, and others. She's a full time arts administrator, and working on her latest music project.
Lorena Kelly has several decades of experience as a songwriter, artist, and freelance musician, releasing music of her own as well as touring across Canada and internationally with artists in genres including country, folk, pop, and rock (including The Micheals Trio, Arden Jones, Stephanie Thomson, Sheila Deck, Samara Yung, Steve Fox, Tracey James, Amy Nelson, Melanie Laine and many others). Lorena has led dozens of songwriting classes and written articles that have appeared in numerous magazines and blogs on the subject, as well as serving as juror for the JUNO Awards, CCMAs, and others. She's a full time arts administrator, and working on her latest music project.
