FWSF 2026 EDUCATION PROGRAM
FRI. 11/13 | Tulips Back Patio | 10AM
David Tribble's Singer Songwriter Collective Brunch, Mixer, and Writing Session
Join us bright and early for a FWSF installment of David Tribble's weekly Singer Songwriter Coffee and Collective. We'll enjoy coffee, brunch and some early morning mixing before we break into group sessions and work out a verse and chorus -- or more -- based on a given prompt. Time will be set aside at the end of the session for optional sharing of your new music masterpieces.
FRI. 11/13 | Tulips Back Patio | 2:15PM
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SAT . 11/14 | Record Town | 10AM
Furthering the Black Community Singing Tradition
Brandi Waller-Pace will discuss and teach songs for community singing rooted in her engagement in Black roots traditions as an artist/cultural advocate/activist.
Program concludes at 10:50AM.
In partnership with the Fort Worth Public Library.
SAT. 11/14 | Record Town | 11AM
Richard Gilewitz Workshop: Be in the Band!
Are you a guitarist who's always wanted to be in a band? Are you already in a band and want more strategies and techniques to take your musicianship to the next level? Whatever your musical background, this workshop is for
you!
As an experienced master class instructor, Richard knows how to bring folks of varying levels of experience together so newer players never feel left out or confused, and more advanced guitarists are never bored or restrained to slow down for the beginner.
Under Richard’s direction, we will ‘create a band’ on the spot with a combination of rhythms, fingerpicking, and a touch of music theory.
Program concludes at 12:00PM.
See website for more details on workshop topics: https://richardgilewitz.com/gillacamp-workshops
SUN. 11/15 | Record Town | 10AM
Great Songs Aren't Enough: What actually moves a songwriter's career forward in today's world.
You wrote a great song. Now what? What actually gets a songwriter noticed these days?
As unsavory as it for many songwriters to hear, there is an argument to be made that a great song is not enough.
Industry professionals Dee Fretwell Carreon (Folk Alliance, Sing Me a Story) and DJ Dugan (Smith Music, Texas Tailgate) explore the matter over a free-wheeling discussion on the worthiness (or lack thereof) of such songwriter quandaries as songwriting contests, Spotify playlists, TikTok, going to Nashville, conferences, co-writing, publishers, managers, sync pitching, professional demos, and more.
Join the conversation and see if maybe it doesn't help drop a missing piece or two in place, resolve some curiosity, or perhaps help provide some guidance on grinding it out more efficiently and giving that great song it's best chance to be heard.
Program concludes at 10:50AM.
SUN. 11/15 | Record Town | 11AM
Richard Gilewitz workshop: Chops, Licks, Knuckles and Stuff!
This workshop explores practical techniques to strengthen your fingerpicking, rhythm, memorization, creativity, and overall musicianship in a fun and approachable way. Participants will learn effective practice methods, strategies for playing with others, expressive strumming techniques, practical music theory concepts, and ways to build and maintain a strong repertoire.
The session also covers creative inspiration, efficient learning tools, metronome use, and healthy
playing habits to help reduce strain and improve long-term performance skills.
Some experience with basic chords and strumming is recommended. Please bring a guitar; a tuner, capo, pencil, and paper are optional but helpful.
See website for more details on workshop topics: https://richardgilewitz.com/gillacamp-workshops.