Name: Second Verse Same as the First! Writing with Effective Repetition with Josh Ruebeck
Start: 2026-12-01T20:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-12-01T21:30:00-06:00
Location: Old town school

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Second Verse Same as the First! Writing with Effective Repetition with Josh Ruebeck

Musical Workshop

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Second Verse Same as the First! Writing with Effective Repetition with Josh Ruebeck

December 1 at 8pm

At Old town school

Edgewater, Chicago

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Some songwriting experience helps, but not required

Learn to wield repetition like a songwriting superpower, from Beethoven's motifs to John Prine's sly callbacks. This workshop digs into building and breaking patterns across lyrics, melody, and rhythm.

Tuesday, December 1, 8pm

$30

Old town school

6253 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660, USA

$30

www.oldtownschool.org

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Songwriting techniques
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Old town school
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