Home›Singing›Songwriting›Songwriting Lessons Songwriting Lessons BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Discover your voice as a songwriter and develop the skills to turn your ideas into original songs. Open to complete beginners and more experienced writers, this practical course explores lyric writing, melody, chords, song structure and storytelling, with an introduction to the music theory commonly used in popular songwriting. Guided by a professional songwriter, you’ll explore different musical styles, analyse how lyrics and music work together, and take part in exercises designed to strengthen your writing. You’ll also have opportunities to share work with the group, learn from different creative approaches and ask questions about the songwriting industry. By the end of the course, you’ll have written at least two songs to continue developing. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE: Turn your musical ideas into original songs as you discover your unique creative voice. Develop the confidence to write original songs from your own ideas and experiences. Learn how melody, lyrics and harmony work together to create memorable songs. Strengthen your creativity through practical songwriting techniques and exercises. Explore different approaches to finding inspiration and developing musical ideas. Receive supportive feedback to help refine your songwriting and creative process. Build confidence sharing your work in a welcoming and collaborative environment. Develop your own songwriting style while learning from a variety of musical influences. Leave with practical tools and techniques you can continue using beyond the course. Lyric Writing Explore techniques for developing engaging lyrics, storytelling and memorable song ideas. Melody and Harmony Learn how melody, chords and harmony work together to shape original songs. Song Structure Discover common songwriting structures and how to build songs that flow naturally from beginning to end. Creative Development Use practical exercises and writing prompts to generate ideas and overcome creative blocks. Feedback and Collaboration Share your work, exchange ideas and receive constructive feedback in a supportive group setting. Developing Your Voice Experiment with different creative approaches as you begin to define your own songwriting style. Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 04 Sep 2026 - 09 Oct 2026 Fri 18:00-20:30 6 weeks Adrianos Pandis City Academy, Farringdon £325.00 Book Now 06 Nov 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 Fri 18:15-20:45 6 weeks Malena Zavala City Academy, Farringdon £325.00 Book Now 04 Sep 04 Sep 2026 - 09 Oct 2026 £325.00 Day:Fri Time:18:00-20:30 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Adrianos Pandis Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 06 Nov 06 Nov 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 £325.00 Day:Fri Time:18:15-20:45 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Malena Zavala Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Want to learn more? Keep your songwriting journey going with one of the courses below. Build on the songs you've already written, develop your lyric writing and composition skills, and continue exploring your own creative voice. 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If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance. CANCELLATIONS POLICY We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking. We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend. (For more information please see our terms and conditions) City Academy, Farringdon Closest Station: Farringdon Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden View Details Get Directions All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you, they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class. Adrianos Pandis View Profile 👤 Malena Zavala View Profile
