A two-part workshop for songwriters ready to break out of the same old groove. 

Rhythm is often the unsung hero in songwriting—especially for singer-songwriters who lean on melody, chords, and lyrics as their main tools. But what happens when you flip the script and make rhythm a driving force in your writing?

In this two-part workshop, we’ll explore how to break out of predictable rhythmic patterns and open new creative doors.

Week 1: Listen Differently, Write Differently

Led by artist, multi-instrumentalist, and professor Lisa Kacos (of ADD | OCD), this session explores common rhythmic habits and how to break them. Through active listening, discussion, and practical strategies, you’ll start hearing rhythm in new ways and learn how to integrate it more intentionally into your writing. At the end of the session, you’ll receive a songwriting challenge prompt to apply these concepts in your own writing. You'll have one week to write a song.

Week 2: Share & Reflect

Week 2 is all about sharing: we’ll gather to listen to the songs you've written, give and receive feedback, and reflect on how shifting your rhythmic approach affected your songwriting process and results. 

🎁 Bonus!
When you purchase the workshop, you’ll get one free month of TOTB membership—including immediate access to our robust library of songwriting and production classes and our supportive Slack community.