by Darden Smith | May 13, 2023
8:00PM
“Who Said You Could Do That?” is a live conversation and concert where I talk with my guests about what they do, why they do it, and how they got where they are today.
Special Guest TBA
Ticket link pending
by Darden Smith | May 13, 2023
8:00PM
Kim Richey is a jewel. I can’t wait for these shows.
Tickets and Info tba
by Darden Smith | Dec 29, 2022
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)
by Darden Smith | Dec 29, 2022
“Who Said You Could Do That?”
Yes, “Who Said You Could Do That?” is back for another show.
My guest this time will be my friend Mary Gauthier.
This show is a live performance and conversation where my guests and I take a look at what they do, why they do it, and how they got where they are today.
8:00PM Show Time
TICKETS AND INFO
by Darden Smith | Nov 20, 2022
“Western Skies – Lithographs” Gallery Performance
Performance of songs, stories and spoken word works from “Western Skies”
4:00PM – 7:00PM