In The Spotlight: Legendary producer and musician Brian Eno will share five decades of creative wisdom in an innovative online songwriting workshop beginning January 2025. Pitchfork reports that the School of Song program offers participants unprecedented access to one of music’s most influential minds through an intensive month-long course.
Comprehensive Format Unveiled: The workshop combines weekly lectures, Q&A sessions, and collaborative song-sharing opportunities. “I’m looking forward to the chance to properly articulate some ideas about the creative process that have been fermenting over the last 50 years,” Eno explains, emphasizing his excitement to work with “fresh young minds.”
- Sunday lectures explore creative concepts
- Wednesday Q&As provide direct interaction
- Saturday song-sharing sessions enable peer feedback
Innovative Curriculum Designed: The course covers groundbreaking concepts including “Avant Gardening” and “The Role of Surrender,” challenging participants to explore creativity’s furthest reaches. Students will produce four original songs using Eno’s techniques and perspectives.
Accessibility Prioritized: The fully online format allows global participation, with recordings available for those unable to attend live sessions. No enrollment cap exists, though song-sharing groups remain intimate with 3-4 participants per breakout room.
Technology Meets Tradition: “Should Music Still Be Called Music” sessions examine how modern technology transforms the creative process, reflecting Eno’s pioneering work in electronic and ambient music.
