In this 3-month evening songwriting course, you’ll explore and develop new tools for your musical toolbox as a songwriter. You’ll build a deeper understanding of the songwriting process and undergo a creative evolution, breaking new ground in your writing and musical abilities.
Taught in-person at ICMP’s Queen’s Park campus, this songwriting short course emphasises hands-on learning, providing you with immediate practical writing techniques you can use in your songwriting process. You’ll create new music, sharing it with your fellow students and tutors to evolve your repertoire and finesse your art.
If you’ve already written a few songs, have worked in the industry or have a basic understanding of the songwriting process, this course is the perfect way to launch your writing career in music. You’ll gain a deeper self-awareness as a writer, uncovering how to express your creative ideas through lyrics and music.
Your ICMP tutors are all experienced songwriters and music professionals, actively engaged in the UK music industry. With their guidance, you’ll analyse songs that make you feel inspired and influence your path as a songwriter, gaining valuable insights into the craft of songwriting. As you progress this course, you’ll apply these learnings to your art, building meaningful connections with your audience.
Collaboration is at the heart of this songwriting industry course. At ICMP, you’ll have the opportunity to work with other musicians, translating your writing ideas into co-writings, arrangements and complete performances. With hands-on practice using our state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll network to create a supportive musical community with like-minded peers who you’ll co-write and record new music with.
Across this course, you’ll explore the history, culture and modern context of songwriting, discovering the frameworks and strategies that underpin effective music compositional skills. With ICMP’s industry-standard equipment and software, and inspiring guest speakers, you’ll strengthen your creative songwriting practice and gain a comprehensive understanding of the music business, setting the stage for your future as a professional songwriter.
This course is also available as a one-week intensive course.
