Date/Time
Date(s) - Wed 10th Dec, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join Boo Hewerdine for a relaxed workshop that explores the basics of writing a song. He’ll look at lyrics, melody, chord progressions and editing. This friendly session would suit anyone who is new to making songs or who might already be writing but would like to revisit what techniques and skills underpin making good work. No experience or instrument needed!
Tutor
Boo Hewerdine is a singer-songwriter, musician, producer and experienced tutor and mentor. He has written songs for Eddi Reader, k.d. lang, Chris Difford and many others. He has produced numerous albums, run a record label and been involved in music as a business for many years. His latest album, Understudy (a commercial and critical success), was released in 2022.
First Stages is part of The Scottish Government’s Youth Music Initiative (YMI) which is administered by Creative Scotland. The YMI creates access to high quality music making opportunities, enables young people to achieve their potential in or through music and supports the development of the sector for the benefit of young people.
This event is for anyone aged 16-25 (up to 30 if you have lived experience of the care system) living in Scotland who is interested in songwriting and experiences isolation or have less access to making songs. By signing up, you acknowledge that you are eligible.