To listen to most of Brody Bond’s songs is to fall into a bit of a trap. You might hear something that at first feels comfortable and familiar. But then you realize something else is happening. You’re being offered new ways to perceive your experience in the world. Brody Bond, a performing songwriter from Baltimore, MD, hopes his songs can be a type of emotional resource for people. With a voice that’s confident though fragile, melodies that take surprising turns, and lyrics that are as smart as they are emotionally vulnerable, Brody’s songs will delight especially the critical listener, and especially anyone who has grown from heartbreaking circumstances.
His latest concept record, The Mo(µ)rning EPs, is available on all streaming platforms. Brody regularly performs throughout the US. More info can be found at brodybond.com
The process of making something new — the process of creating — breathes life in our awareness of the divine. We discover that our making is also a process of receiving. When anyone sets out to write a song, they are also encountered by their own vulnerability, power, and perspective in new ways. Writing a song is a courageous as it is creative.
This workshop is designed to help attendees feel more equipped emotionally, artistically and technically to write their own songs.
Topics Include:
● The promise and possibility of writing a song
● Elements of a song
● Methods and ideas for getting started on writing a song
● How to gain the courage to write a song
● Workshopping ideas, LIVE
● Helpful tools and tips for songwriters
Format:
The workshop is a combination of “mini keynotes” (lessons, perspectives or demonstrations) from Brody, exercises and activities for participants, and participants’ sharing with each other, all facilitated on Zoom.
Brody Bond, a performing songwriter from Baltimore, MD, hopes his songs can be a type of emotional resource for people. With a voice that’s confident though fragile, melodies that take surprising turns, and lyrics that are as smart as they are emotionally vulnerable, Brody’s songs will delight especially the critical listener, and especially anyone who has grown from heartbreaking circumstances.
