FOR: Ages 12-18
DATE: Tuesday 30 September, 2025
TIMES: 10am – 4pm
COST: Free

Details

Presented in conjunction with the ANU Community Music School, spend a day learning the basics of songwriting in a supportive and inclusive environment. The workshop will be devoted to inspiring creative practice from everyday experiences, showing that anything can be turned into a song. Participants will be equipped with the tools to take their music to the next level. 

If you play an acoustic instrument, please bring it along with a notebook and stationery to jot down ideas.

About the Tutor

Beth is an ANU School of Music Performance graduate and has been teaching music in Canberra since 2008. Over the years, Beth has tutored hundreds of students of all ages and levels in guitar, bass, ukulele, songwriting, music theory and performance.

Beth is currently the co-creator and director of Song to Studio, a community music program run by ANU’s Community Music Centre where she is also part of the Community Rock School tutor team. In the past, Beth has been a guest tutor for Girls Rock, a holiday music program, and taught music history through the Centre for Continuing Education.

Beth has been an avid performer in the Canberra music scene for over 20 years, performing as a solo singer-songwriter and in various bands. She has been fortunate enough to share the stage with the likes of INXS, Chris Isaak, Julia Jacklin, Jebediah, and Sarah McLeod. Beth currently composes and performs in local four-piece band G&T-Rex.

Beth’s priority is for her students to have a positive and meaningful connection to music.

Acknowledgements

This workshop has made possible through a partnership with the ANU Community Music Centre.