Resources for Songwriters
Queen Bee Music Association offers a variety of programs for songwriters, no matter if you're just starting out, or have been writing for years.
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Our monthly free Songwriters Circle offers feedback from peers and a chance to meet other songwriters in Santa Fe. Our intensives are a series of workshops held on a Saturday to help inspire and generate new skills. Our annual retreat, Songwriting Santa Fe is an all-inclusive weekend with award-winning faculty and performance opportunities for participants.
Songwriting Classes
Intro to Songwriting with Lucy Barna
Mondays, 7-7:55pm, September 9-November 11. $200.​
Learn the various elements involved in crafting an original song. Exploring form, common chord progressions, rhyme and lyrical structure, and the all-important-aspect, inspiration, students will be guided through the process of composing and documenting songs. Instruments are welcome, but this class can also be approached from a writing/lyrical perspective without needing to play.
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Monthly Songwriters Circles
1st Thursdays, from 6:30-8pm
at Queen Bee Music Association
Calling all songwriters, our free song circles are an opportunity to get inspired, workshop your songs, and gather feedback from peers and professional musicians in Santa Fe. ​
Songwriting Intensives
Next Up: January 11-12, 2025
at Queen Bee Music Association
Twice annually, we offer a weekend of workshops with inspiring instructors from all over the country. Our Fall Songwriting Intensive will now be held in January with songwriter and producer Martin Gilmore, among others. More details to be announced.
Songwriting Santa Fe
A weekend-long retreat for songwriters in Northern New Mexico. Check back for 2025 dates!
Dedicate a weekend to your songwriting craft. This four-day inclusive retreat and camp for adults features ample workshops with award-winning faculty members, dedicated time to write, and gathering spaces to forge connections with peers.
Past Event: Spring 2024 Songwriting Intensive
Take a deep dive into your songwriting! Whether you're a seasoned songwriter, or just getting started, this weekend offers various workshops for everyone.
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Saturday, April 13, 9:30-4:30pm at Queen Bee Music Association
Workshops and one-on-ones with songwriter David Berkeley, songwriter and producer Martin Gilmore, and poet laureate Jovan Mays.
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Sunday, April 14, 11-1pm at Queen Bee Music Association
Expanded Songwriters Circle and one-on-ones with faculty.
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Tuition: $75 in advance; $80 day-of. Single workshops: $25.
