BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL: MAKING COVERS YOUR OWN with Maggie Cocco

How do you take a well-known song and transform it into something unmistakably *you*?

Drawing from over a decade of experience across diverse musical settings and genres, Maggie Cocco guides singers and musicians through the process of breaking songs down to their essential components and rebuilding them through the lens of their own artistry.

This workshop is designed for vocalists and instrumentalists who want to move beyond imitation and develop performances that feel authentic, expressive, and uniquely personal.

Participants will explore:

* Discovering and embracing their unique artistic voice
* Conveying emotion and storytelling through interpretation
* Creative arrangement techniques
* Adapting songs across genres while maintaining their essence
* Practical exercises that encourage experimentation and confidence

Through collaborative activities and guided exploration, attendees will learn how to reinterpret familiar material in ways that honour the original while showcasing their own creative identity.

By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with fresh tools for artistic expression and a deeper understanding of how to make any song truly their own.