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Introduction to Songwriting

Introduction to Songwriting

A 12-week part-time evening course introducing fundamental songwriting techniques covering song structure, harmony, melody, lyric composition, genre conventions, and creative practices.

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Course Overview

Songwriting is an invaluable craft that sits at the center of the music industry. In this course, you will learn techniques and skills aimed at developing you as a writer. Together with your songwriting tutor you will analyse popular songs and try out creative writing techniques. Each week you will look deeper at a different area of songwriting such as song structure, harmony & melody writing, lyric writing, genre conventions, artistic identity and creative practices.

Learning Outcomes

In addition to your lessons, you will receive weekly songwriting briefs and writing tasks, present your original material and receive feedback and guidance from the class. By completing this experience, you will:

  • Develop an understanding for song structure
  • Strengthen your music and melody writing skills
  • Deepen your awareness of harmony
  • Write more meaningful lyrics
  • Expand your repertoire of original songs

Course Features

Songwriting Briefs Weekly tasks to get your creative juices flowing and put into practice that week’s songwriting tricks.

Writing Activities Creative writing and composition activities during lessons so you can work on developing material.

Collaboration Network Create with your peers, with structured co-writing sessions.

Lesson Resources Receive the information and slides form the tutor along with handouts to review later.

Songwriters Circle Present your material in a songwriter's circle style workshop with your tutors and peers every week in class.

Key Facts

  • 12-week evening course
  • No prior musical experience required
  • Suitable for beginners through established songwriters
  • Covers song structure, harmony, melody, and lyric writing
  • Includes collaborative co-writing sessions

Course Details

The Introduction to Songwriting Course is a great course to set the foundations for songwriting. Because Songwriting is a long journey, you can successfully engage with this course as a beginner with no previous musical experience, or as a songwriter who has written before and wants to know what to do next. This course is perfect for you if:

  • You have always been interested in songwriting and learning how to become a writer/poet/songwriter
  • You can sing and play an instrument
  • You want to meet other creative musicians
  • You have never written a song before but want to give it a try
  • You yearn for a skillset that can be a form of self-expression
  • You are a songwriter who feels a little stuck at the moment

Entry Requirements

Ability Level: Beginner

No previous experience is required in order to enrol on this course, however a passion for songwriting is essential! We'll show you the skills you need to build a strong foundation in the craft of Songwriting.

Upcoming Dates

Leeds

Starts Monday 20th July
£399.00
15 spaces available

Liverpool

Starts Monday 20th July
£399.00
15 spaces available

London

Starts Tuesday 23rd June
£299.00
15 spaces available