Instructors: Corwin Fox & Kia Kadiri
Earlybird Fee: $189 (EXTENDED TO MONDAY JUNE 15TH)
Regular Fee: $210

The course focuses on both writing and performance and will teach students how to self-express and get comfortable in the rhythm of song and spoken word. It will combine elements of musical theory, improvisation techniques, writing lyrics and collaboration with their peers. Corwin brings along his mobile recording studio to give students an opportunity to record their new tunes. Students will perform their new songs, rhymes and spoken word poems during the final evening concert.

Bio: Corwin Fox

Victoria’s Corwin Fox is well-known for his masterful lyric and melody writing and his unique style of highly contagious personal and political folk songs will have you singing along before you even realize it. In addition to his own musical career that has spanned four albums, Corwin is a sought after music producer, spending much of his time over the last few years recording and producing independent musicians such as Shane Philip, Sarah Metzner, Mamaguroove and Glenna Garramone. Father of two girls, Corwin has a knack for inspiring young people to express themselves through song. In addition to teaching songwriting for young people at Island Mountain Arts last summer, he has also taught at the Washington and Victoria based youth organization, the Power of Hope.

Bio: Kia Kadiri

In the last 5 years, Kia Kadiri has become a west coast phenomenon. Drawing on hip hop, jazz, funk and soul to create a sound that is truly universal, she has emerged as a stand out artist from a scene that has produced some of this country’s most exciting urban artists.  In 2001 Kadiri relocated to Vancouver where she was instantly in demand as a live performer, recording artist and conscious member of the urban community performing regularly at benefits like Sistahood and Rock for Choice. Kia has taught spoken word and hip hop in schools around the province, as well as at Island Mountain Arts for the last three years.

Classes are held in the Wells School and run from 9am - 3:30pm with a lunch break between 12 - 1pm.

Parents or guardians are responsible for child or youth supervision during lunch and before and after class hours.

IMA is not liable for any personal injuries occurring on property rented (or owned) by IMA, and IMA is not responsible for lost or stolen personal property.

At the discretion of the teacher or IMA staff, children or youth who consistently disrupt the class may be removed from the course without a course refund.

Course includes a Welcome Reception at the IMA Gallery at 7pm the evening before the course begins where students can meet with IMA staff and instructors. Some courses include special events such as readings, artists’ talks, student presentations and free BBQs.

An affordable breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase at the school.

Discounted accommodations, as well as discounts to restaurants and attractions in Wells/Barkerville are offered to IMA students from businesses.

REGISTRATION POLICY:  A non-refundable deposit (approx. 25% of course fee unless otherwise stated) or full payment is required upon registration. Registration deadline is two weeks before course start date. Final payment is due no later than seven days before a course begins. Gift certificates are available.

REFUND POLICY:  There are no refunds on course deposits.  If full payment has been made and a student withdraws from a course, the fee less the deposit will be refunded.

NOTE: No refunds will be made during the final week before classes begin.

CANCELLATION POLICY:  If Island Mountain Arts cancels a course due to insufficient registration, the entire fee will be refunded. Cancellation decisions are made two weeks before course start.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL-PAY NOW! You’ll save about 10% on summer course fees if you pay in full by June 15.