Songwriting Workshop – “Editing Songs with Martin Gilmore”

Songwriting is decision-making. It’s about finding the clearest, most effective way to bring an idea into focus and deliver its emotional impact. In this workshop, we’ll look at strategies for revising songs once the first draft is written.

We’ll explore ways to sharpen focus, diagnose common problems, strengthen lyrical clarity, and cut the line you love for the good of the song when it is necessary. With guided discussion and examples, we’ll examine how revision can deepen emotional weight, clarify intent, and help musical ideas stand out.

This three-hour workshop is designed for songwriters who want concrete tools for reviewing and refining their work, and for anyone interested in taking their drafts from “finished” to fully realized