Iona Catherine

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I am a professional songwriter, composer, and film composer, completing regular commissions and constantly building on my research and knowledge into the field. I have developed these skills with university training in the art of songwriting, composition, media composition, studio engineering, technology & production, sonic art, and music business. My lessons are for anyone who wants to learn the art of songwriting or of composition. For songwriting, we can look at everything from the basic components of a song and how they fit together, to the analysis of existing songs, understanding a wide range of literary devices and how they are used in lyric writing, song forms and structures, music theory, composing music for songs, idea generation, how to express yourself creatively, development of your own musical identity, and, of course, learning how to write great songs! For composition lessons, the focus will be on the analysis of existing works, understanding the components of a work, instrumentation, texture, timbre, tonality, harmony, tempo, rhythm and structure, and, similarly to songwriting, how to express yourself creatively and the development of your own musical identity. For film music lessons, the focus is inclusive of elements from both composition and songwriting but will also include the learning and use of film scoring technology (DAW's) and production techniques as well as the ins and outs of film scoring techniques which do differ from those in regular songwriting and composition. More advanced sessions in all of these areas can also include teaching in recording and production with access to music studios and professional recording facilities included, as well as, if wanted, industry guidance and support. Sessions will be presented in a supportive way through constructive discussion, practical tasks, worksheets, and writing sessions.