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Crafting Story Songs

Go from creative block to creative freedom in this inspiring 90-minute masterclass with two of Kentucky's most celebrated roots songwriters! 

Whether you’re already a songwriter or someone who's always wanted to get your stories told, it's time to make a creative investment in yourself.

You don't have to be John Prine or Dolly Parton to tell important stories in a musical way. In this 90-minute Masterclass, you'll get strategies, tips, and a process to help get you un-stuck in your songwriting so that you can get your music out of your head and into the world.

In this program,

you will…

 

  • Hear Mitch and Carla break down the anatomy of a great song.

    What makes a great song great? We've spent a lifetime contemplating this question, and we want to share our insights and bring you into the discussion!
  • Get some great prompts and idea-starters to get your creativity flowing.

    Everybody benefits from a few good prompts! Let us share with you some of the tools we reach for when inspiration is running dry, to help you get the songs flowing like water!
  • Have the chance to share an original song with your peers (if you want to!)

    Peer feedback and just having input from others can be so valuable artistically. We create a supportive environment for sharing--it helps us all learn and be better writers!
  • Hear Carla and Mitch share about the songs and writers who've inspired them the most!

    Sometimes, the best songwriting education comes from listening. You'll hear the stories behind songs that the two have written, as well as some of their favorite covers and why they love them so much. 
  • And more!

    Get inspired and spend some special time with two working artists and songwriters. You never know what magical questions and answers will arise!

Award-winning Kentucky songwriters Mitch Barrett and Carla Gover bring 30 years of teaching AND songwriting experience to the class, and their hands-on, participatory approach will help you tap into your creativity and get out of your own way in this supportive and inspiring session.

 

Enroll in Crafting Story Songs Today

The Essentials

$99

 $79 USD
EARLY-BIRD PRICE
(expires 4/18)

  • One registration for the live Masterclass with Mitch and Carla on Saturday, April 24 from 1-2:30 PM EST

  • One ticket to the livestream private concert with Mitch and Carla on Saturday, April 24 from 7-8 PM EST

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OR

The Complete Package

$249

$149 USD
EARLY-BIRD PRICE
(expires 4/18)

 

  • Free album download of your choice from Mitch and Carla's Back Catalog

  • Recorded private video song evaluation and feedback by Mitch and Carla for one of your original songs of your choice

  • One registration for the live Masterclass with Mitch and Carla on Saturday, April 24 from 1-2:30 PM EST

  • One ticket to the pre-concert Zoom Happy Hour and hang-out with Mitch and Carla on Saturday, April 24 from 6-7 PM

  • One ticket to the livestream private concert with Mitch and Carla on Saturday, April 24 from 7-8 PM EST

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Listen...

Still thinking about it? Crafting Story Songs is PERFECT for… 

  1. The person who's just starting out and wants some tools to help them feel like a "real songwriter"
  2. The person who's been trying to write for a while but has been feeling stuck in a rut
  3. Someone who knows that working at a craft makes you BETTER at it, and wants to give themself a creative boost.
  4. The person who wants to work up to playing more songs for others, and needs a safe environment to test the waters
  5. The person who's excited to learn from other songwriters, and is always looking to expand their bag of tricks!
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Mitch and Carla are the real deal

Mitch and Carla's music is drenched in the flavor of the mountain music they grew up with, and they skirt the cutting edge of that tradition. Their music follows in the tracks of socially conscious Kentucky writers like Jean Ritchie and John Prine, with a distinctly progressive bent.  A veritable songwriting powerhouse, their song contest wins include the Telluride Troubador Contest, Merlefest's Chris Austin Contest, Rocky Mountain Folks Fest, and Kerrville New Folk, among others.Their songs have been covered by Grammy-Winning Vocalist Dale Anne Bradley, and also featured in film, documentaries, and on PBS. Their most recent album, Wings, reached number one on the National Folk Chart as soon as it was released.