From Idea to Demo: A Songwriting Intensive - Day 1

Join us for a hands-on, collaborative songwriting workshop designed for all skill levels, led by lomipo, an indie-pop duo and songwriting/production house based between NYC and LA. Over three sessions (two workshops plus an open studio day), you’ll work in small groups to write an original song from scratch and record a simple demo using GarageBand or Logic Pro X. The primary goal is to give participants:

• Tools to write their own songs, and
• Tools to capture those ideas as a basic demo, either:
  • vocals + guitar or piano, or
  • vocals over a “song-starter”/beat found online.

By the end of the workshop, participants will know how to move from a rough spark to a structured, recordable idea. Participants will be placed in small groups (2-4 people) with a mix of beginners and more experienced songwriters so everyone can learn from one another. Before the course begins, participants will be asked to share their experience level so we can form balanced groups in advance. Email infocommons@bklynlibrary.org.

No prior experience is required—just curiosity and a love of music. If you already write songs, you’re welcome to join to refine your process, co-write with others, and explore basic production.

Schedule:
Day 1 – Workshop (Foundations & Group Writing):
Tuesday, Feb 10 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Day 2 – Open Session (Guided Writing & Development):
Wednesday, Feb 11 | 4:30–7:30 PM
Day 3 – Workshop & Recording (From Song to Demo):
Thursday, Feb 12 | 4:30–7:30 PM

This workshop is led by lomipo, an indie-pop duo and songwriting/production house based between NYC and LA. lomipo is made up of producer songwriters Shai Pinto and Orian Rose, who create pop, indie, and alternative music for artists and their own projects.

Shai Pinto is a songwriter, producer, and guitarist whose credits include the hit “Ma Iti” by Amit Shauli, nominated for Song of the Year on GalGalatz, as well as multiple Top 10 singles in the Israeli music scene. He has worked with leading artists such as Omer Adam, Mergui, Noroz, and Shay Gabso, and has collaborated with multi-platinum producer Johnny Goldstein.

Orian Rose is a multi-instrumentalist (piano and drums), songwriter, and producer. He received awards and full scholarships to Berklee College of Music and The New School in New York, where he studied drums, production, and engineering. Orian has collaborated with notable Israeli artists including Omer Adam and Eliad.

Together as lomipo, they have worked with chart-topping and multi-platinum producers such as ChaseTheMoney and Marky Style, and have recently been involved extensively in K-pop projects. They bring a mix of real-world industry experience and a supportive, beginner-friendly teaching style to help participants turn their ideas into finished songs and demos.

Find lomipo online: Instagram @lomipoband · Spotify lomipo