Pupils from 11 Otago secondary schools collaborate on
writing a song with Icelandic singer-songwriter Hera
Hjartardottir, during workshops at Kings High School
yesterday. Photo by Craig Baxter.
Inspiration is everywhere - even in our footwear.
That was the seed sowed to teens interested in music and
songwriting from 11 secondary schools around Otago, who
gathered at Kings High School to reap the experience of some
of New Zealand's high-profile rock musicians.
A workshop by Icelandic Music Awards best singer award-winner
and USA Songwriting Competition finalist Hera Hjartardottir
initially made some of the male pupils a little uncomfortable
when it was suggested the group come up with an "everyday"
idea for a song. Wearing high heels was the call from a
female pupil.
But once Hjartardottir began strumming her guitar and calling
for lyrics to go with the accompaniment, the boys had no
qualms about chipping in.
Hjartardottir's workshop was one of six given by some of New
Zealand's leading exponents in the music industry, as part of
New Zealand Music Month.
More than 130 pupils heard advice on songwriting, using
microphones, mixing and mastering recordings, forming a band
and how to make money out of making music in New Zealand.
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