Songwriting Offerings

Jenner leads songwriting workshops, camps, and individual sessions with songwriters from middle school to retirement, and first timers to life-timers. 

June 23-28 (In Person), 2024: Songwriting in the High Sierra, Sierra Nevada Field Campus, Sierra City, CA – Register

July 30, Aug 6, 20, 27 (Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm PT), 2024: A Song A Week, Virtual Songwriting Workshop – Register

For Individual Songwriting Coaching: email jf@jennerfox.com

Philosophy

“There is no such thing as writer's block for writers whose standards are low enough.”― William Stafford

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou

About

I have been fortunate to build a career in the music industry, with 6 albums, collaborations with some of my musical heroes, and opportunities to inspire and teach songwriters of all ages and abilities. For over 7 years, I have developed curriculum for songwriters with diverse musical abilities and tastes, and I have taught in schools, arts organizations, music festivals, correctional facilities, and to individuals and groups in my own private instruction. In every setting we make time to actually write. I believe this is where the learning happens. In witnessing hundreds of songs being born (my own and my students), I have recognized writing and feedback strategies that work and those that do not, challenges and strengths of countless songwriters, and some simple principles that allow us to break through.

Testimonials

“The wall between me and creating has been lowered.”― Aug 22’ Song-A-Week

“I didn't even know how bad I needed this. It was such a great way to spend evenings and work honestly with other people on expression.” – Oct 22’ On Finishing

“The structure was great. Small song sprints made me feel like I was active and working and writing.” – Dec 21’ Adult Weekend Workshop

“Without stating it directly, Jenner’s activity taught us an important lesson about leaving high expectations at the door when songwriting. I found the time I spent in sessions transforming the time I spent outside of sessions. I started spending more time in the community. I took to the guitar and piano more often. I woke up in the middle of the night with lyrics inside my brain screaming to be let out. I let my words flow out, instead of caging them inside with unrealistic expectations and fears.” Blake Blancett, The Nugget Newspaper

“I've done multiple songwriting workshops with Jenner Fox, and they have been amazing. I've written more songs in a month than any other month of my life. Jenner does a masterful job of:

* Helping you get your "inner critic" out of the way

* Facilitating quick exercises to get creative juices flowing

* Guiding you through specific prompts to help start new songs--different every week!

* Giving you time, space, support, and encouragement to start and later complete songs

The whole time, you are part of a very cool small group of musicians who learn from each other, listen deeply to each other, encourage each other, and even build friendships with each other.

I strongly recommend these songwriting workshops to anyone who wants to write more songs and/or better songs. Rock on!” ― Aug 22’ Song-A-Week