UNCOVERED Workshops

Our workshops are here to unleash your creativity and refine your craft. Whether you're a songwriter, composer, or lyricist, our goal is to inspire and guide you on your musical journey. 

Ready to take the next step?

Register your interest now for our Composition Workshop to master the art of crafting melodies and lyrics. You could also join our Recording Workshop to perfect and preserve your sound.

Please Note: Workshop expressions of interest close April 19, Week 1 Term 2.

Outline: 

Songwriting/composition writing workshops will be run by Industry professionals engaged by NT Music School. Workshops will run all day following a regular school day timetable from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm and will either be at NT Music School or a predetermined host school in Darwin and Alice Springs.

Content:

Songwriting / Composition Writing

• Melody vs Lyrics – Hooks and Riffs.
• Chord progressions and scales.
• Song/composition.
• Learn about shaping melodies and building harmony.
• Arranging, expression, tempo, timbre, rhythm, and dynamics.

Participants 

Spaces are limited to 30 students at each workshop.

Schedule of Workshops

Dates for specific workshops are listed in the workshop expression of interest page. Workshops will be provided subject to sufficient expressions of interest numbers. Please make sure to register your expressions of interest as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

Presenters

• Darwin – Alice Cotton
• Alice Springs – Darcy Davis
• Online - TBA

Online Component

• Online delivery subject to EOI application
• Online delivery will be a condensed version of the live workshops to avoid screen fatigue with students.

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Outline: 

Recording workshop sessions will be facilitated by an experienced sound engineer training students via current audio recording software. NT Music School will provide workshops at predetermined venues, setting a calendar of engagements once applicants complete expressions of interest. Places will be limited to 20 students per workshop. In-person workshops will be whole day engagements following school day timetable 8:30 am – 2:30 pm.

Content:

Recording and Producing a Demo

• Choosing your gear (mics, digital interface units)
• Setting up for recording
• Basic tracking
• Basic mixing
• Bouncing tracks and mastering

Participants 

Spaces are limited to 20 students at each workshop.  Potential for a teacher-only professional development workshop, please contact NT Music School for more details.

Schedule of Workshops

Dates for specific workshops are listed in the workshop expression of interest page. Workshops will be provided subject to sufficient expressions of interest numbers. Please make sure to register your expressions of interest as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

Presenters

• Darwin – Dan Davies
• Alice Springs – Darcy Davis
• Online - Darcy Davis

Online Component

• Online delivery subject to EOI application
• Online delivery will be a condensed version of the live workshops to avoid screen fatigue with students.  

Register now