Austin, TX – Studio Show (SOLD OUT)

THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT

If you would like to be on a waiting list, send me an email at dardensmithmusic@gmail.com

7:30 doors / 8:00 Show
Reservations

These all acoustic shows happen in my studio in East Austin.
Limited to 30 reservations, they’re more like a house concert than a regular show.
But they’re at my place.
Special guests are known to show up and play as well.

Sign up on my email list for first shot at reservations.

Austin, TX – Studio Show

7:30 doors / 8:00 Show
Reservations

These all acoustic shows happen in my studio in East Austin.
Limited to 30 reservations, they’re more like a house concert than a regular show.
But they’re at my place.
Special guests are known to show up and play as well.

Sign up on my email list for first shot at reservations.

Austin, TX – Songwriting Masterclass

SONGWRITING MASTERCLASS

SATURDAY APRIL 15TH
9:30AM – 4:30PM
AUSTIN, TX
REGISTRATION AND INFO

What makes a great song? 
Practice. Craft. Telling the Truth.
Seems easy, right?
Actually, it takes time and hard work.

This workshop will cover:
• An overview of structure — Verse / Chorus / Bridge
• Clarity in lyrics — Get to the point!
• The importance of meter and form
• How to improve melody
• Building on your writing strengths
• Habits of a successful writing life

MORNING SESSION (9:30AM – 12:30PM)
This session will cover song structure, word choice, lyric clarity, melody and hooks.

AFTERNOON SESSION (1:30PM – 4:30PM)
In the afternoon we will spend time listening to your songs and looking for ways to make them cleaner, more to the point. After that we will talk about best practices for a writing life.

Limited to 15 participants
$250 (includes lunch)