Songwriting Groups for Kids & Teens

Where kids can enjoy writing songs with friends and learn new tools for artistic self-expression and communication. Groups available for: age groups 9-12 and 13-16. Great as an after-school songwriting club or as an extracurricular class for a home-school group.

In this group kids are invited to:

• Collaborate in small groups or work individually utilizing music recording and editing technology to write, record, perform, and produce songs based on their own interests and creative vision.

• Learn new skills and methods of making music: writing compelling lyrics, organizing song structure, vocal recording, musical arrangement using music loops and MIDI and other production techniques with programs such as SoundTrap, GarageBand, Protools, Reason, and Melodyne.

• Learn basic music theory.

• Be guided through the process of fleshing out ideas with creative writing and musical improvisation. 

• Have a recorded song at the end of the session to take home and share with family and friends.

Six week after-school course:
One weekly class, 40 or 60 minute sessions

One week summer break immersion:
Monday - Thursday, 60-90 minute sessions, Friday is an extended last class for music share - family and friends invited.

Therapeutic Songwriting for Children:
A Songwriting Facilitation Workshop
for Music Teachers, Parents, or Homeschool

This informative workshop will give attendees the tools to support children in finding creative outlet through collaborative songwriting. Teachers and parents will learn to establish an environment that facilitates creativity, strengthens positive classroom community, and promotes confident self-expression, emotional well-being, and self-awareness. 

The process of songwriting will help students acquire an understanding of the creative process from concept to completion, and develop musical skills in form, rhythm, melody, and harmony, as well as recording and production techniques.  Emphasis will be placed on creating a supportive environment that will encourage student experimentation, enjoyment, and enthusiasm to share their songs with others.

We define “therapeutic songwriting” as the creative process of giving voice to experiences by transforming them into musical artistic expression, thereby providing opportunity for self-reflection and healing integration.

Offered for schools, teaching conventions, and continuing education learning centers as well as home-schoolers and interested parents.

Purchase the book that support this workshop:
Therapeutic Songwriting for Children

Your guidebook for sharing the art of song with your kids…
Whether a teacher or a parent, in the classroom or at home, this book can help you support your children in expressing themselves through the art of song from having no musical experience to writing and composing, recording and sharing their songs.