workshops

As part of our year-round program, we offer all our performers the opportunity to book onto free, creative workshops with local industry experts. It is part of the Powderham Live! community plan to fund these opportunities for our teenage musicians. If you are not part of the Powderham Live!, but are interested in taking part in any of the workshops you are more than welcome to use the information below to contact the workshop leaders and organise your own sessions at a cost.

1:1 Grounding workshop with aj and robin

All performers will receive a 1:1 session with AJ accompanied by Robin Brown on occasion. AJ specialises in performance grounding and connection - with yourself, your resonance, your music and your audience. Robin is a specialist in empowering the musician to make best use of their instrument/s, sound and stage presence. Having worked with hundreds of musicians of all styles and levels, Robin is a legend at empowering artists to fulfil their potential! They will be asking if there anything in particular you are wanting to focus your session on for example working with a mic, choosing song/s, running through your set for feedback on taking your performance up to the next level, instrument coaching that maybe needed. Or perhaps you want to build/strengthen your: vocal resonance, stage presence, band, communication/cohesion etc. If you do not have any particular areas of focus, no worries, they will support you with providing a safe rehearsal space with their undivided attention.

**Where:** Online via Zoom
**When:** Depending on availability. Usually Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
**Cost:** Free for Powderham Live! performers. Contact us for pricing outside of programme.

Email us to book 1:1 grounding workshop

Lyric writing with Sadie holler

This workshop will help you think more openly about lyric writing and will help you use your own feelings and experiences to write lyrics that will resonate with listeners and add a new depth to your music. Working either one-to-one or in a small group, you will learn how to develop your song ideas, creating an interesting journey from start to finish. We will be looking at lots of ways to inspire your creativity and overcome the dreaded writer's block.
“Setting the foundations of her musical journey by busking on the streets of Exeter, Devon at age 14, Sadie’s hard work and dedication have paid off and she has established herself as a firm favourite on the South-West music scene. Moving to Brighton in 2019 to study, Sadie has had a huge success by winning the first 'She Shore' song-writing competition at the award-winning venue Ropetackle in West Sussex. Many of Sadie's releases have been featured on compilations such as Mahogany and AlexRainBird, with the most recent compilation attracting over a quarter of a million views. She has also been played numerous times on BBC Radio 6 by Tom Robinson after being chosen as a ‘fresh fave’ on ‘Fresh on the Net’. Her mesmerising voice has not gone unnoticed within the industry, with Universal Studios jumping at the chance to use her vocals for American fantasy television series ‘Emerald City’ and Heart FM commissioning her to write a jingle for primetime commercials.”
**Where:** Online via Zoom
**When:** Flexible with dates as long as the workshops are 5:30pm onwards. Preferably Mon-Thurs. Each workshop will be 45 minutes.
**Links:** Website, Spotify, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
**Cost:** Free for Powderham Live! performers. Contact Sadie for pricing outside of Powderham Live! programme.

Email Sadie to book lyric writing workshop

Branding and production workshops with Emma and ben from Glas-Denbury music and arts festival

Join Emma Twamley and Ben Malley from Glas-Denbury Music and Arts Festival in a series of workshops to help you get music-industry ready. Emma will initially work with you to find out what kind of support you need and will empower and facilitate you in your music journey. Using her wealth of experience in the creation and direction of events, as well as her experience in the management and promotion of artists, she will share secrets of what bookers and promoters are looking for when applying to play at festivals and events and give ideas and support in the building and sharing your online presence as a music artist, as well as facilitating you in networking within the music and media industry in the Southwest. Ben will help simplify the more complicated aspects of creating music (recording your own songs, music making techniques and building interesting arrangements) and make sure you leave with a whole range of new skills that will help you expand your music making palette. Emma and Ben will work together to find out how they can best support you in your journey and should you need further time with either of them, they will offer individual, more focused workshops, dependant on your needs.

**Where:** Online via Google Meet or Zoom
**When:** Flexible and can offer workshops both daytime or evening to suit
**Links:** Glas-Denbury Website, Glas-Denbury Instagram, Sky High Promotions Website, Sky High Promotions Instagram
**Cost:** Free for Powderham Live! performers. Contact Emma for pricing outside of Powderham Live! programme.

Email Emma to book branding and production workshop

Improve your performance skills with Joanna walling from JJ's Arts Academy

These workshops will allow space for musicians to work on their performance skills. This will include how to build an audience connection, tell a story through song and increase inter-band communication. Musicians will learn these skills from Joanna Walling, Joanna is an Senior Examiner for RSL, Senior Vocal and Keys Instructor for Yamaha UK and Europe, Owner of JJ's Arts Academy in Newton Abbot, as well as a lead singer for various bands and a choir leader.
**Where:** Online via Zoom or face to face, but Jo would prefer face to face due to the focus of the workshop. Jo is happy to travel to Powderham Castle or she can offer her music school based in Newton Abbot as a venue.
**When:** Weekends or Monday/Friday evenings
**Links:** JJ’s Arts Academy Website
**Cost:** Free for Powderham Live! performers. Contact Joanna for pricing outside of Powderham Live! programme.

Email Joanna to book performance workshop

Wellbeing workshops with Helen mason

Helen is honoured to be invited to join the Powderham Live! team. Helen has lived experience of stage fright and overcame her fears using techniques and tools that you can learn too.
A professional therapist and mentor supporting young people, with over 21 year's experience working in CAMHS and Paediatrics, Helen knows how stress, thoughts, emotions and feelings can impact on performance.
Contact Helen is you would like some help to think about performance nerves or even if you are interested in learning more about using relaxation and mediation to enhance your practice and performance.

**Where:** The Shed and Rooms at Powderham Castle. 1:1 can be offered online if preferred.
**When:** Variable dependent on Castle availability and young person availability
**Links:** Powderham Shed Facebook Page, Animate Therapy Twitter Account
**Cost:** Free for Powderham Live! performers. Contact Helen for pricing outside of Powderham Live! programme.

Email Helen to book wellbeing workshop

Music Promotion Workshop with Pik Rawlings and Emily Appleton

This workshop is a practical and inspirational interactive workshop providing the opportunity to describe your sound and style, start building your brand, getting your name "out there" and gather gigging hints and tips and support along the way as well as possible portfolio opportunities.
Pik is mother to two musicians and has supported many up and coming musicians and has promoted new, live and original music throughout the South West for the last decade. Emily is a Professional Music and Events Photographer with experience of studying both both Music and Photography at University as well as running her own photography business. Both are passionate to support you throughout jour journey!
**Where:** Online via Zoom or in person
**When:** Wednesday and Thursday eves, alternating weeks 7.30-9pm commencing Wednesday 26th Jan 2022, Thurs 3rd Feb, Weds 9th Feb and Thurs 17th Feb 2022
**Links:** Mama Pik Music Facebook, Mama Pik Music Instagram, Emily Appleton Event Photography Facebook
**Cost:** Free for Powderham Live! performers. Contact Pik for pricing outside of Powderham Live! programme.

Email Pik to book music promotion workshop

Sound and musicianship workshop with robin brown

In Robin’s workshops you will be learning about everything from musicianship, song writing, rehearsal, practice, playing and listening to covering songs, improvising and structured playing, studio tips, how to get the best out of the equipment you own and create a professional sound when performing to an audience, understanding the potential of the tools and equipment you use. These workshops will help you to understand the commitment required to be part of a band and what other things you will need to do if you want to take it further.
In a band it is important to share roles and manage your time, organising yourselves so that each band member knows who has what responsibilities. The more you understand what is required, talk about plans, share responsibilities and find ways for you to all express yourselves, the better your band will be.
If you are considering music to be a potential career choice, then you need to be professional about your approach and attitude towards it. Whatever your reasons to play music ‘IT MUST BE FUN’ and keep reminding yourself why you started. Robin’s workshops will be hands on, playing music together in your band in a rehearsal space as well as taking the time to talk, discuss new habits as well as breaking bad habits, planning and developing what you do through the rehearsals.
**Where:** Online via Zoom, or in person at Powderham Castle or The Cave
**When:** Variable dependent on availability
**Links:** Robin Brown Website
**Cost:** Free for Powderham Live! performers. Contact Robin for pricing outside of Powderham Live! programme.

Email Robin to book sound and musicianship workshop

One to one vocal coaching with Hannah from sound of the sirens

One half of Exeter based Sound of the Sirens and a Vocal coach at Vocal Arts, Hannah is offering vocal coaching workshops to all Powderham Live! artists. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced singer, perhaps looking to improve on your technique, increase your range or build your confidence - she can help you! The primary aim is for you to enjoy singing and she wants to help you explore the techniques to help you gain the skills and confidence to use your voice to its best ability. You may have specific issues that you wish to address, such as tone, tuning, diction, pronunciation etc? She can help you overcome these issues and help improve your confidence and performance.

Where: In person at Hannah’s studio in Chudleigh

When: Flexible

Links: Vocal Arts Website, Sound of the Sirens Website

Cost: Free for Powderham Live! performers. Contact Hannah for pricing outside of Powderham Live! programme.

Email Hannah to book vocal workshop