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Modern Songwriting & Production

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Sat 11th Oct | 09:30 – 17:00
Mark Hillery Music Studios, Durham

Spend the day diving into pop songwriting, from hooks and lyrics to the production techniques behind today’s biggest hits.

You’ll take part in a hands-on breakout session using simple, adaptable methods you can apply straight away, and explore the future of immersive sound in a bonus Dolby Atmos segment.

This workshop is perfect if you’re ready to sharpen your songwriting and production skills.

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