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Event Series: FREE 2-Day Songwriting Workshop

FREE 2-Day Songwriting Workshop

October 27 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

🎶 Calling All Young People Aged 11–18 Who Love Music, Singing & Writing Lyrics!

Join Marc at The Basement for a FREE 2-day songwriting workshop designed especially for young people aged 11–18.

📅 Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th October 2026
🕙 10am–3pm

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🎵 Lyrics but no tune?

🎤 Tune but no words?

🎸 Riff but no idea where to go from here?

This condensed holiday workshop is the perfect opportunity to develop an original song with a professional songwriter.

Working in a small group with young songwriters of a similar age and musical experience, participants will come away with practical songwriting tools and techniques they can use again and again.

What You’ll Learn

  • Creating song concepts and structures – Use songwriting briefs to spark original ideas and learn how to shape a song that keeps listeners engaged.
  • Creative lyric writing – Discover fun exercises that transform lyrics from ordinary to powerful.
  • Chords, melody and harmony – Explore how to build interesting chord progressions and memorable melodies.

Beyond the techniques, the workshop is designed to build confidence and encourage self-expression, helping young people discover and develop their own creative voice.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or already writing your own songs, there will be plenty of opportunities to learn new skills, gain inspiration and develop your ideas.

📍 Workshop Details

👥 Who: Young people aged 11–18

📍 Where: The Basement, Helston

💷 Cost: FREE – This is a pilot project funded by South Kerrier Alliance CIC.

 

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What do I need to know?
  • Who is The Basement for?The Basement isn’t just another youth centre – it’s the space you asked for, designed by you, built for you. The space is primarily for 11-18 year olds. Your basement. Your rules. Your future starts here.
  • I need dropping off in a car. Where?
    The Basement is in Trengrouse Way pay and display car park.
  • Do I have to book?
    We have a limited capacity and booking means we can guarantee you a space.
  • What is access like?
    We have level, step-free access from the car park into the building as well as accessible toilets. If you have additional access needs please contact us on hello@lovehelston.co.uk or drop in.
  • Where is The Basement?
    We are in the basement of Helston Gateway (the former Budgens supermarket building) next to The Parade and in Trengrouse Way car park.
  • Where can I find out more about The Basement?
    On our website at www.lovehelston.co.uk or by contacting the Basement Team at hello@lovehelston.co.uk
  • Will you be taking photos and video?
    We often take photos so let everyone you’re booking tickets for know this. These photos, films and recordings may be used at any time in print and online for evaluation, promotion or in connection with other projects. If you would prefer to not be in photos please let staff at The Basement know.

 

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