I've never been to a workshop, but my take -- following from what was said above -- is that impressing people is only done by building a song which communicates. That means a singer being there in the moment of the song, an accompaniment that enhances the timeline and the emotional nuances of the song, and a balance betweent he two which carries the whole over tot he listener in the kindest way.

Thus, a lifetime spent, getting it right from time to time! :D


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