J. Plank has been leading songwriting, co-writing, and instrumental workshops for years. Writers and players of every level are welcome — sessions tend to be small, focused, and built around the idea that everyone has something to play and everyone has something to say.

The art of the co-write

June 7, 2026 — Starr's Guitars, Cedaredge, CO

Grand Mesa Songwriter Festival

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Songwriting on the Lap Steel

June 8, 2026 — Swallow Hill Music, Denver, CO

A workshop exploring the lap steel as a performing songwriter's instrument. All levels welcome.

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Ramble Fest Songwriting Workshop

July 9–10, 2026 — Merville Hall, Merville, BC

***WHAT TO EXPECT*** 

With Lindi Ortega

Two days of songwriting, co-writing, and craft — small group, all levels welcome.

Day One starts with the fundamentals: what makes a song a song, where ideas come from, and how to get something started. You'll write, share, and spend the afternoon in a deeper session with J. Plank and Lindi Ortega — foundations track or craft and story track, depending on where you're at.

Day Two brings the songs to life. Many if not all participants will get to work through their song with a live band (we'll do our best to get to everyone!) — The One Spot Ramblers — and if something special happens, there may be an invitation to perform at the Friday night Ramble Fest show.

Bring your notebook, your instrument if you have one, and your ears. Just show up with an open mind, ready to create! 

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PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS:

Write Now – Right Now

May 2, 2026 — Coastal Bend Studio, Fulton, TX

A songwriting workshop co-facilitated with Michael O'Connor, hosted by the Rockport Songwriter Association. Small group, all levels, overlooking Aransas Bay.

Michael O'Connor and I leading the Write Now/Right Now Workshop in Rockport, TX