Learn the art of songwriting

• Published date: 10 April 2024
• Publication title: Whanganui Midweek

What many people, including aspiring songwriters, do not realise is that like other arts, it can be taught

And that is precisely what Brian Baker will be doing at the Musicians Club in the coming weeks as a build-up to Whanganui’s Songwriting Competition that takes place in May.

Brian has recently relocated to Whanganui, and he is fast becoming a sensation on the local music scene.

Born in Wellington and educated in Northland, Brian enjoyed a 40-year career in Australia as a singer, songwriter, music producer and performer.

Now back in his homeland, he brings his years of experience to enrich our local scene.

You need only take a look at his website to appreciate the depth of his talent. https://brianbaker.nz/

Brian is presenting two short, focused songwriting classes in conjunction with the Whanganui Musicians Club to help local songwriters bring their best to the annual Songwriting Competition.

These classes will examine what goes into writing a great song and give participants skills to help them perfect, tweak, hone and finish their...