Free Workshop - 'Don't Be a Prolific Writer' - A Smarter Approach to Songwriting

” Don’t just write more, write better.”
Ever heard "just write more songs"? Great advice — but timing matters. Discover why mastering your craft first makes all the difference. Being prolific too early reinforces bad habits. Master the tools and techniques of hit songwriting first—then write more.

🎵 Agenda:
✅ Welcome & Framing
✅ The Myth of Prolific Output
✅ What Hit Songwriters Know that Beginners Often Don’t
✅ Case Study
✅ Interactive Segment: Rewrite or Refine
✅ Your Roadmap to Mastery Before Volume
✅ Questions & Answers / Wrap up

🎵 What you will learn?
👉 Why writing more songs too soon can stall your progress
👉 The tools used by successful songwriters
👉 How to listen to hit songs with purpose
👉 Craft first, then volume: a smarter roadmap
👉 Live song and lyric critique masterclass
👉 Practical next steps for better songwriting
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No prior experience required — just come with an open mind and a passion for songwriting.

Ideal for songwriters of all levels, even beginners, who want to build lasting skills — not just fill hard drives with unfinished songs.

This meetup group will be joined by Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart and Magesongs School Meetup groups.

Presenter: Jacques M Gentil (Organizer)
Awards-Winning Songwriter / Mentor
ASA/APRA Songwriter of the Year 2013