Songwriting and Recording for Beginners

\# ¡Hola\! Soy Josep Domènech\, director de la Coral Gospel Barcelona\, musicales\, música moderna y técnica vocal\. ¿Te gustaría aprender a cantar? en un coro? Gospel? Musicales? Música moderna? aprender técnica vocal? te atreves? O tal vez ya cantas y quieres seguir aprendiendo. ¡Únete a nuestra familia de voces en la Coral Gospel Barcelona! Somos un grupo de unas 100 personas que ensayamos de lunes a viernes en la Calle València 84, Local 1. Cada día ofrecemos 2 clases separadas: Lunes: 18:45\-20:15 Gospel\| 20:15\-21:45 Gospel Martes: 18:45\-20:15 Gospel\| 20:15\-21:45 Gospel Miércoles: 18:45\-20:15 Gospel \| 20:15\-21:45 Musicales Jueves: 18:45\-20:15 Musicales \| 20:15\-21:45 Gospel Viernes: \| 18:45\-20:15 Técnica vocal\| 20:15\-21:45 Gospel Tú decides cuántos ensayos quieres hacer. Puedes venir un, dos, tres o todos los días. ¡ Precio único 45€ al mes. Puedes unirte en cualquier día del mes, solo pagas la parte proporcional. Cada ensayo empieza con calentamiento, y luego trabajamos técnica vocal y finalmente repertorio. Normalmente empezamos con repertorio nuevo y el final del ensayo está para repasar y salir con la energía alta El primer ensayo es GRATUITO. Después, tú eliges cuántos días quieres venir. Si te animas, escríbeme. También puedes visitar nuestra web [www.coralgospelbarcelona.com](http://www.coralgospelbarcelona.com/) para conocernos mejor. Y si te da vergüenza llamar o presentarte, puedes unirte a nuestro grupo de WhatsApp aquí. [https://chat.whatsapp.com/HQQWFIhHTbUCDZQzDhmqth](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HQQWFIhHTbUCDZQzDhmqth) ¡Te esperamos! 652116550 Josep Hello! I'm Josep Domènech, director of the Barcelona Gospel Choir, musicals, modern music, and vocal technique. Would you like to learn to sing? In a choir? Gospel? Musicals? Modern music? Learn vocal technique? Do you dare? Or maybe you already sing and want to continue learning. Join our vocal family at the Barcelona Gospel Choir! We are a group of about 100 people who rehearse Monday through Friday at Calle València 84, Unit 1. Each day we offer 2 separate classes: Monday: 18:45\-20:15 Gospel \| 8:15\-9:45 PM Gospel Tuesday: 6:45\-8:15 PM Gospel\| 8:15\-9:45 PM Gospel Wednesday: 6:45\-8:15 PM Gospel \| 8:15 PM \- 9:45 PM Musicals Thursday: 6:45 PM \- 8:15 PM Gospel\| 8:15 PM \- 9:45 PM Gospel Friday: 6:45\-8:15 PM Gospell\| 8:15 PM \- 9:45 PM Gospel You decide how many rehearsals you want. You can come one, two, three, or every day. Up to 25 rehearsals per week! Flat price: €45 per month. You can join any day of the month; you only pay the proportional part. Each rehearsal begins with a warm-up, then we work on vocal technique and finally repertoire. We usually start with new repertoire, and the end of the rehearsal is for reviewing and leaving with high energy. The first rehearsal is FREE. After that, you choose how many days you want to come. If you're up for it, write to me. You can also visit our website [www.coralgospelbarcelona.com](http://www.coralgospelbarcelona.com/) to get to know us better. And if you're too shy to call or introduce yourself, you can join our WhatsApp group here. [https://chat.whatsapp.com/HQQWFIhHTbUCDZQzDhmqth](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HQQWFIhHTbUCDZQzDhmqth) We'll be waiting for you! 652116550 Josep

**Invitation** **We are the instruments.** A participatory, improvised, embodied practice that reconnects us to one another through rhythm, voice, and play. This is a guided yet fully improvised experience, using the facilitation tools and methods of [Musica do Circulo](https://www.musicadocirculo.com/en). No prior experience is required, only an openness to connect with other humans in your own fun, light and authentic way. Circle songs are an invitation into a fully immersive, fully improvised musical experience using vocals, body percussion and movement. It draws inspiration from musical embodied rhythm practices from around the world, including call-and-response singing, rhythmic clapping games and circle song traditions. *"We are doing something that is so human and so needed, something that we've forgotten." - Igor, circle participant May 2025* Simply by standing in a circle and connecting with our bodies as our instruments, we are reminded that we can find joy and meaning right here in this present moment, and in the next. **This event is donation-based. What does this mean?** It means pay if and what you can, so that everyone can join. It also means spreading the word and bringing your friends to keep this going strong! If you think your company, organisation, team, or event could benefit from a similar experience — please reach out. That's how we sustain it in the long run. **Doors close at 18.45** [Join the WhatsApp community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IEKLeWAAIxP0I2MFUaSP1c?mode=gi_t) to contact the organisers and stay up to date on all circles! **About Matteo (facilitator):** Matteo is a creative facilitator who uses embodied practices — music, theatre, play — to spark connection and joy. He has spent the last seven years working with Greenpeace and organising the Climate Justice Camps, a global gathering of thousands of young people from around the world. He is a trained Música do Círculo leader\*.\* *[www.matteodevos.com](http://www.matteodevos.com)*

Max 4 people/session: \*\*More days and times available \*\* 1h session Aprenderemos y perfeccionaremos las técnicas básicas del tenis: * Derecha * Revés * Volea Aprenderemos como moverse en pista: * Footwork Aprenderemos a jugar en situaciones reales de partido: * Golpes defensivos * Golpes de ataque * Golpes con dirección Aprenderemos a como ser competitivos y querer ganar cada punto, como si todos fueran match-ball!!! Final price will depend on final group members More days and times available GROUP SESSIONS/PRIVATE AT TENIS CLUB: CEM LH C/ Pau Redó 10 08908, Hospitalet del Llobregat Barcelona PRIVATE SESSIONS AT TENIS CLUB: CEM Bon Pastor C/ d'Arbeca, 1 08030, Sant Andreu Barcelona

Ready to grab the mic and light up the night? Every Tuesday at **Craft Barcelona**, the stage is yours. Whether you’re a singer, guitarist, rapper, poet, drummer, or just vibing with raw live energy - this is where the magic happens. 🎶 Sign up. 🎸 Jump in with our local musicians. 🔥 Jam. Connect. Repeat. No egos. No pressure. Just pure live music in the heart of the Gothic Quarter. This isn’t just another open mic - it’s a community of music lovers, creatives, and spontaneous performers coming together to create something unforgettable. ✨ Want to perform? Put your name on the list. ✨ Just here for the vibes? Grab a drink and cheer them on. Expect: * Live jam sessions with talented local musicians * A buzzing crowd that actually listens * Cold craft beers & great food * New friends who love music as much as you do Whether it’s your first time on stage or your hundredth, Tuesday nights are about expression, connection, and good energy. 👉 Join the Meetup. Bring your instrument. Bring your voice. Bring your crew. Let’s make Tuesday the best night of the week. 🎶🔥

This group inline skating class is designed for beginners and early-level skaters who want to build confidence, improve balance, and master essential skating skills in a fun and supportive environment. Kassy was a professional ice skater with Disney on Ice and has been skating since she was 2 years old. We’ll focus on the fundamentals that make skating feel smooth and controlled, including proper stance, weight distribution, and balance while moving. You’ll learn how to start, glide, turn, and stop safely, along with simple drills to improve coordination and stability on your skates. The class progresses at a comfortable pace, with clear demonstrations and individual feedback to help each participant feel steady and confident. Whether you’re brand new to rollerblading or returning after a break, this session will help you develop strong basics and feel more in control on wheels. Classes are predominantly held in English, though Kassy speaks French and Spanish too. We will meet at Moll de Bosch i Alsina, on the pavement beneath the red bridge (Puente móvil rojo). No advanced experience required - please bring your own skates. Cost is 15 euros per person, cash or bizum ok. \-\-\- Esta clase grupal de patinaje en línea está diseñada para principiantes y patinadores de nivel inicial que desean ganar confianza, mejorar el equilibrio y dominar las habilidades esenciales del patinaje en un entorno divertido y acogedor. Kassy fue patinadora profesional sobre hielo con Disney on Ice y lleva patinando desde los 2 años. Nos centraremos en los fundamentos que hacen que patinar sea suave y controlado, incluyendo la postura correcta, la distribución del peso y el equilibrio al moverse. Aprenderás a arrancar, deslizarte, girar y frenar con seguridad, además de ejercicios sencillos para mejorar la coordinación y la estabilidad sobre los patines. La clase progresa a un ritmo cómodo, con demostraciones claras y retroalimentación individual para que cada participante se sienta estable y seguro. Tanto si eres nuevo en el patinaje como si regresas después de un descanso, esta sesión te ayudará a desarrollar bases sólidas y a sentirte más en control sobre ruedas. Las clases se imparten predominantemente en inglés, aunque Kassy también habla francés y español. Nos encontraremos en el Moll de Bosch i Alsina, en la acera bajo el Puente móvil rojo. No se requiere experiencia avanzada; por favor, trae tus propios patines. El precio es de 15 euros por persona, se acepta efectivo o transferencia bancaria.

¡Bienvenido a nuestro **taller disparador de relato corto** de los martes! No importa si tienes experiencia o si acabas de empezar. Todo lo que necesitas es algo para escribir y ganas de pasar un rato agradable compartiendo tu pasión por la escritura. El moderador planteará una consigna y dará entre 20 y 30 minutos con el objetivo de que estructures un relato (poema, reflexión, ensayo...). Después cada participante leerá su texto en voz alta y lo comentaremos entre todos. Una manera divertida de mantener en forma el «músculo» creativo y de encontrar tu propia voz literaria, mientras aprendemos unos de otros. Taquilla inversa. Se paga según la satisfacción.

\# ¡Hola\! Soy Josep Domènech\, director de la Coral Gospel Barcelona\, musicales\, música moderna y técnica vocal\. ¿Te gustaría aprender a cantar? en un coro? Gospel? Musicales? Música moderna? aprender técnica vocal? te atreves? O tal vez ya cantas y quieres seguir aprendiendo. ¡Únete a nuestra familia de voces en la Coral Gospel Barcelona! Somos un grupo de unas 100 personas que ensayamos de lunes a viernes en la Calle València 84, Local 1. Cada día ofrecemos 2 clases separadas: Lunes: 18:45\-20:15 Gospel\| 20:15\-21:45 Gospel Martes: 18:45\-20:15 Gospel\| 20:15\-21:45 Gospel Miércoles: 18:45\-20:15 Gospel \| 20:15\-21:45 Musicales Jueves: 18:45\-20:15 Musicales \| 20:15\-21:45 Gospel Viernes: \| 18:45\-20:15 Gospel\| 20:15\-21:45 Gospel Tú decides cuántos ensayos quieres hacer. Puedes venir un, dos, tres o todos los días. ¡ Precio único 45€ al mes. Puedes unirte en cualquier día del mes, solo pagas la parte proporcional. Cada ensayo empieza con calentamiento, y luego trabajamos técnica vocal y finalmente repertorio. Normalmente empezamos con repertorio nuevo y el final del ensayo está para repasar y salir con la energía alta El primer ensayo es GRATUITO. Después, tú eliges cuántos días quieres venir. Si te animas, escríbeme. También puedes visitar nuestra web [www.coralgospelbarcelona.com](http://www.coralgospelbarcelona.com/) para conocernos mejor. Y si te da vergüenza llamar o presentarte, puedes unirte a nuestro grupo de WhatsApp aquí. [https://chat.whatsapp.com/HQQWFIhHTbUCDZQzDhmqth](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HQQWFIhHTbUCDZQzDhmqth) ¡Te esperamos! 652116550 Josep Hello! I'm Josep Domènech, director of the Barcelona Gospel Choir, musicals, modern music, and vocal technique. Would you like to learn to sing? In a choir? Gospel? Musicals? Modern music? Learn vocal technique? Do you dare? Or maybe you already sing and want to continue learning. Join our vocal family at the Barcelona Gospel Choir! We are a group of about 100 people who rehearse Monday through Friday at Calle València 84, Unit 1. Each day we offer 2 separate classes: Monday: 18:45\-20:15 Gospel \| 8:15\-9:45 PM Gospel Tuesday: 6:45\-8:15 PM Gospel\| 8:15\-9:45 PM Gospel Wednesday: 6:45\-8:15 PM Gospel \| 8:15 PM \- 9:45 PM Musicals Thursday: 6:45 PM \- 8:15 PM Musicals\| 8:15 PM \- 9:45 PM Gospel Friday: 6:45\-8:15 PM Gospell\| 8:15 PM \- 9:45 PM Gospel You decide how many rehearsals you want. You can come one, two, three, or every day. Up to 25 rehearsals per week! Flat price: €45 per month. You can join any day of the month; you only pay the proportional part. Each rehearsal begins with a warm-up, then we work on vocal technique and finally repertoire. We usually start with new repertoire, and the end of the rehearsal is for reviewing and leaving with high energy. The first rehearsal is FREE. After that, you choose how many days you want to come. If you're up for it, write to me. You can also visit our website [www.coralgospelbarcelona.com](http://www.coralgospelbarcelona.com/) to get to know us better. And if you're too shy to call or introduce yourself, you can join our WhatsApp group here. [https://chat.whatsapp.com/HQQWFIhHTbUCDZQzDhmqth](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HQQWFIhHTbUCDZQzDhmqth) We'll be waiting for you! 652116550 Josep

### **📢 Clases de Guitarra para Principiantes: Aprende Fácil y Diviértete 🎸** ✅ **¿Eres principiante en la guitarra?** Si estás empezando desde cero, has visto algunos tutoriales en YouTube, un amigo te enseñó unos acordes, o tocaste hace años y lo dejaste, pero **aún no puedes tocar una canción completa**, ¡este es tu nivel! 🎶 **Clases dinámicas, personalizadas y en grupo**, donde aprenderás **acordes básicos, ritmos y canciones fáciles** de manera divertida y práctica. 💡 **¿Por qué aprender conmigo?** ✔ **Más de 20 años de experiencia** enseñando a principiantes. ✔ **Métodos sencillos y efectivos**, adaptados a tu ritmo. ✔ **Ambiente relajado y motivador** para que disfrutes el proceso. ✔ **No necesitas traer guitarra**, ¡yo te presto una! 🎸 🔎 **¿Qué aprenderás en estas clases?** 📌 Cómo tocar **tus primeras canciones** paso a paso. 📌 Técnicas básicas de guitarra para progresar rápido. 📌 Trucos para hacer acordes y cambios más fáciles. 📌 Ritmos esenciales para acompañar cualquier canción. 📅 **Detalles de la Clase** ⏳ Duración: **60 minutos** 💰 Precio: **20€ por sesión** 📲 Reserva tu plaza con **Bizum o transferencia bancaria** (envía justificante). 📞 Contacto y Bizum: **690325097** 🎁 **Si solo se apunta una persona, la clase será individual de 45 min** sin coste adicional. 📌 **Reserva ahora y empieza a tocar la guitarra desde el primer día. ¡Aprender nunca fue tan fácil!** 🎶 *** ### **📢 Beginner Guitar Lessons: Learn Fast & Have Fun 🎸** ✅ **Are you a beginner?** If you’re **starting from scratch**, have watched some YouTube tutorials, learned a few chords from a friend, or played years ago but never completed a full song, **this class is for you!** 🎶 **Fun, interactive group lessons** where you’ll learn **basic chords, strumming patterns, and easy songs** in a simple, engaging way. 💡 **Why learn with me?** ✔ **20+ years of experience** teaching beginners. ✔ **Step-by-step methods** designed for quick progress. ✔ **Friendly, pressure-free environment** to keep you motivated. ✔ **No need to bring a guitar**, I’ll lend you one! 🎸 🔎 **What will you learn?** 📌 How to **play your first full songs** easily. 📌 Basic guitar techniques to improve quickly. 📌 Tricks to switch between chords smoothly. 📌 Essential strumming patterns for any song. 📅 **Class Details** ⏳ Duration: **60 minutes** 💰 Price: **20€ per session** 📲 Secure your spot via **Bizum or bank transfer** (send proof of payment). 📞 Contact & Bizum: **690325097** 🎁 **If only one student joins, the session will be a private 45-minute lesson** at no extra cost. 📌 **Sign up now and start playing from day one. Learning guitar has never been this easy!** 🎶

[Join our new Whatsapp Group for the latest updates!](https://LinkShield.co/213) *There is a captcha to prevent bots from joining.* This Wednesday we’re hosting a **free Salsa and Bachata class for beginners**, followed by a **social dance night** where you can practice what you’ve learned in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’ve never danced before or just want to refresh the basics, this night is designed to be open, fun, and completely beginner-friendly. *** ### 🕖 Schedule **18:00 – Doors Open** Arrive, grab a drink, meet other dancers, and get ready for the class. **18:15 – Salsa Class** We start with Salsa fundamentals, focusing on simple steps, partner work, and building confidence on the dance floor. **19:00 – Bachata Class** After Salsa, we move into Bachata. Smooth, fun, and easy to follow. *** **About the teacher Devon Katrina** I am a multi-disciplinary dancer, singer, and actor, born and raised in Los Angeles. I was raised by a family that loves to travel and explore the art and music of the world which inspired me to pursue ethnomusicology and world arts and culture. I studied World Arts and Culture at Santa Monica College, and UCLA. I have danced in movies, tv shows, arenas, and music videos for some of the top artists in the world, including CNCO, Pee Wee, Jon Z, Eladdio, YBN Nahmir, Happy Singh, and Midnight Sister. I was featured dancing Flamenco in the third meet the parents film “Little Fockers.” I have taught at studios all over LA, including SoHo Dance, and Liz Lira dance academy. For 7 years I taught for my mentor at Liz Lira dance Academy in Culver City I moved to Barcelona in 2023 to pursue my deep love of Bachata Sensual I taught and performed at the Vancouver Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba festival. I taught and performed Latin Burlesque at the Los Angeles Hustle Congress. I performed for over 50k people with the band Quitapenas at the Los Angeles Afro Latino Dance Festival at Grand Park DTLA. I started my own Heels troupe called “Les Femmes Fatales” in 2021 that performs my choreographies all over LA, in places such as The Granada, The Victorian, Townhouse and the Del Monte Speakeasy, the Warehouse and more. @devonkatrina ### What to expect You can come alone, many people do, and you’ll always find someone to dance with. Of course, bringing a friend makes it even more fun. The classes are **free**, and at the end of the session there will be the option to **donate to the teacher** if you enjoyed the class and would like to support their work. We also encourage everyone to support the venue by grabbing a drink and enjoying the atmosphere. Come for the class, stay for the social, and leave with new moves and new connections

### 🎸 Jam Session Acústica – Sábados por la Noche Únete a nosotros para una **jam session acústica** todos los sábados por la noche en Charcha Cultural Cafe. Este es un encuentro abierto para **músicos, cantantes y amantes de la música** que quieran compartir música en un ambiente acogedor y amigable. Trae tu instrumento, tu voz, o simplemente ven a escuchar y disfrutar del ambiente. No importa si eres un músico experimentado o si solo te gusta tocar con otros — **todo el mundo es bienvenido**. **Qué puedes esperar:** • Jam acústica abierta • Ambiente cercano y relajado • Conocer a otros músicos y personas creativas • Disfrutar de música en vivo y buena compañía **Algunas pautas:** • Preferiblemente instrumentos acústicos • Respetar el flujo de la jam y los turnos • Cualquiera puede empezar una canción • Los oyentes también son bienvenidos 📍 **Lugar:** Cultural Space 🕗 **Hora:** 19:30 **Sí las ranas pueden tocar el banjo y los gatos disfrutar del ambiente, tu también puedes.**

Para el baño de cuencos: * Trae ropa cómoda * Apertura para la música, especialmente la de cuencos de cuarzo 🤪 * Fluir con lo que hay en el momento Y muchas ganas de meditar y estar un tiempo contigo donde la comunicación en esta ocasión será solo a través de los instrumentos que encuentres en el espacio o tu voz. Finalmente cerraremos con un pequeño dibujo integrando lo que experimentamos El pago del evento de €20 euros por persona se realizará en efectivo directamente al anfitrión al empezar el evento

**Small Vocal Lab — Explore ta voix dans un cadre intime (max. 4 personnes)** La voix est plus qu’une simple technique — c’est une forme d’expression, de présence et de connexion. Dans ce vocal lab en petit groupe à Sarrià, nous explorerons la voix comme un instrument vivant : en connectant respiration, corps et son dans un environnement bienveillant et ludique. Cet espace est conçu pour les personnes qui souhaitent explorer leur voix avec curiosité — que vous chantiez déjà régulièrement ou que vous ressentiez simplement l’envie de vous exprimer à travers le son. Chaque participant reçoit une guidance individuelle dans un cadre de petit groupe (maximum 4 personnes). **Pendant la session nous explorerons :** • la respiration et la connexion au corps • la liberté vocale et la projection • la présence et la confiance à travers la voix ✨ Aucun niveau requis ✨ Ouvert aux chanteurs, créatifs et curieux 📍 Studio privé à Sarrià (Carrer d'Amigó 42) 🕒 17:30 – 18:45 👥 Seulement 4 places disponibles Cet événement fonctionne **sur donation**. Si l’expérience vous inspire et que vous souhaitez soutenir l’espace, une contribution est la bienvenue (Bizum / Revolut / espèces). *** **À propos de moi** Je suis chanteur, auteur-compositeur et vocal coach basé à Barcelone. J’accompagne chanteurs et artistes dans le développement de leur voix, de leur interprétation et de leur présence artistique. Vous pouvez en savoir plus sur mon travail ici : 👉 [https://morenomike.art](https://morenomike.art) https://www.instagram.com/vocal.lab.bcn/

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

**✅ Bachata Mondays with Todd Smith!** **👉 Beginner Bachata Class** **$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm … Registration 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm … Beginner Class **👉 Intermediate Bachata Class** **= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Registration 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Intermediate Class **👉 If You Take Both Bachata Classes** **= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door** **👉 Buy Advance Tickets Now at:** https://columbussalsadancing.com/bachata-mondays-dance-class-tickets/

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!

The emotional pain from past bad experiences easily lingers in the present, making it hard to enjoy life and create your future. Even when you think you've moved on, the negative emotions can be triggered, sending you back into the pain of that experience. And we are talking about pain; emotions such as grief, depression, anxiety, fear (or terror), boiling anger, simmering resentment, feelings of shame, blaming and regret can leave you incapacitated to a greater or lesser degree. In this local event we will be discussing the reasons why these past bad experiences have the power to affect you long after they occurred. We'll go over why the emotional pain can be so strong. We'll also discuss some simple solutions to overcome your emotional pain and be free to fully enjoy your life again. Examples of painful experiences include: * A broken relationship or divorce. * Death or loss of a loved one. * Death of a pet. * A sudden shock or bad news. * A betrayal. * Being part of an abusive relationship. * A bad injustice. * Loss of a job, position or business. * A grave illness or injury. The negative emotions from these experiences don't just go away on their own. But the good news is there is a way to clear them out of your way. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is sponsored the Dianetics & Scientology Self-Improvement Center.

The topic for May is "Ink" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

Come join our welcoming, low-pressure environment where you can practice performing, build confidence, stay motivated, and connect with others who play piano. Each session is intentionally structured and hosted to ensure everyone has time to play (if they choose), feel supported, socialize, and enjoy the experience. It’s not a class, but a thoughtfully guided space to help you stay consistent and make meaningful progress. **Details:** * Gatherings take place in a private home setting in the Northwest Columbus area (location to be shared after RSVPing) * Small group (max 7–8 participants) to keep the sessions personal and ensure everyone has time to play * Light snacks and refreshments provided * Small fee to support hosting and keep the group high quality and motivated