Song-writing Group: Inspired by Leonard Cohen

Do you love to write? Or have an interest in exploring music? It doesn?t matter if you?ve never written songs before, we are an open group for anyone of any ability and background. Our Song-writing Group meets twice a month to work with our Creative Producer to create songs inspired by stories in our collection and your own experiences. We sometimes work with amazing composers, singers, writers and musicians to inspire new approaches to music creation. During this session we will continue to explore Leonard Cohen?s lyrical and musical style to inspire new songs and ways of approaching songwriting. We will also be using stories from the museum?s collection, which are connected to Cohen?s lyrics, to further develop our new piece, touching on the themes of love, journeys and family. You?d be most welcome to bring an instrument to the session, but please note this isn?t necessary to partake. We have a piano, so you would be most welcome to play if you?d like to! Don?t worry if your new to the group, our doors are always open for new members ? it?s a supportive space to try something new! No writing or music experience necessary. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Our Song-writing Group is FREE and open to anyone over the age of 18, whether you identify as Jewish or are just curious to meet new people and develop your writing or musical skills. For more information please email gemma@manchesterjewishmuseum.com ACCESS Our new building includes step free access to the entrance via a ramp, a lift to the first floor, level access throughout the ground floor and accessible gender neutral toilets. Click HERE for more access information. If you have any additional needs please email gemma@manchesterjewishmuseum.com in advance so we can best support. GETTING HERE We are just a 15 minute walk from Victoria Station and Manchester?s Green Quarter. Both the 41 and 135 buses stop on Cheetham Hill Road within 100m from the museum?s entrance at the Elizabeth Street and Derby Street stops. Click HERE for more information on getting here.