(Ed note: Reposting this since the workshop is Tuesday night and some tickets are still available)

Charity, boys in bands talking about writing, and all around bliss -- it's the How To Write Like I Do series at 826 Seattle. Bring it.

Tuesday, February 10 -7p

HOW TO BE A MUSICIAN WHEN YOU'RE NOT THAT GOOD OF A MUSICIAN with JOHN RODERICK

John Roderick will explain every single aspect of being a singer/songwriter and recording artist, including, but not limited to:

• How to be a musician when you're not that good of a musician.
• How to keep writing when everything you write is boring and terrible.
• How to completely rewrite songs that you thought were finished.
• How to maintain some semblance of dignity in a shameful world.
• How to find the coconut of an idea in a sea of cliches.
• How to, when all else fails, become a colorful personality.

Topics NOT included include:

• How to get your demo to Barsuk records.
• How to find a manager.
• How to get a major-label recording contract.
• How to write a radio hit.

And as if that weren't enough, be sure to take the time to check out John's bio.

Oh, alright. Here:

John Roderick labored in local semi-obscurity for ten years in a succession of good bands that went nowhere. Undaunted, he kept playing music until he rose to the level of national, and then international semi-obscurity. As frontman of The Long Winters he has done almost everything you can do in rock music, short of becoming rich and famous. He's currently working on a new record.

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Have I mentioned recently how much I love living in Seattle? I'll see you there!