THE PLATFORM FOR YOUNG SONGWRITERS
EXPRESS YOURSELF & BE HEARD

JOIN OUR SONGWRITING CLUBS ENTER THE YOUNG SONGWRITER 2020 COMPETITION

STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD – WRITE BETTER SONGS & GET THEM HEARD

A PLATFORM FOR YOUNG SONGWRITERS

Welcome to Song Academy, the leading platform for young songwriters aged 8-18. We enable young people to express themselves and be heard.

Founded 10 years ago, we run songwriting clubs, holiday workshops, school workshops, birthday parties, a song feedback service and the annual Young Songwriter competition.

Our uniqueness is that we focus on the creative process of songwriting – writing powerful lyrics and composing interesting melodies & instrumental parts. We believe that songwriting is hugely beneficial to young people, especially in their increasingly demanding, fast-paced & technological lives, with little time to reflect and create for fun.

Whether you are writing your first song or an album we are passionate about empowering you to develop your songwriting skills & get your songs heard.

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GET READY TO ENTER THE YOUNG SONGWRITER 2020 COMPETITION & SEND US YOUR SONGS FOR INSIGHTFUL FEEDBACK

We wrote a song to remind the world that everyone has a right to be loved, has a right to belong and a right to a brighter future.

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…I just really enjoyed the music, and could actually feel the people behind the songs, which has to be pretty close to the whole point of writing!

Eg WhiteAward-winning songwriter/producer

…It’s a fantastic opportunity for aspiring tunesmiths up and down the country to showcase their songs to music industry insiders.

Boris JohnsonMayor of London

I found the quality of songwriting to be surprisingly creative and quite advanced, yet refreshingly young and vibrant. What a wonderful outlet for communication.

Denzyl FeigelsonFounder of AWAL, and advisor to Apple

It was most impressive to hear young writers singing or rapping about their own lives without any outside input or help from adults.

Tom RobinsonBBC Introducing and BBC 6 Music

I was so impressed by the standard of the entries and know that Britain’s musical future is in safe hands.

Nicky CoxEditor of First News

I am impressed and delighted by the outstanding young talent which Song Academy has discovered across the UK. Song Academy’s fresh approach is set to enrich music education in the UK.

Ed VaizeyGovernment Minister for Creative Industries

I support anything that encourages children to find their way into the world of music, especially something like Song Academy which requires no formal training and their emphasis is on fun and self-expression.

Jamie TheakstonHeart FM

The Song Academy Young Songwriter competition offers young songwriters a golden opportunity to showcase their music and get invaluable feedback at a really formative time in their development.

Myles Keller Director of PRS for Music

We’ve been really proud to be part of such a creative and inspiring song writing competition and have been moved by some of the entries we’ve heard along the way.

Adrian LarkinAudioBoom

After-School Clubs

Spring Term 2020 places available

Membership of our songwriting clubs advances your songwriting skills of lyric writing & composition, gives you confidence and gives you a competitive edge to stand out from the crowd.

#1 CLUB FOR MUSICAL & CREATIVE YOUNG PEOPLE

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Holiday Workshops

Easter places available

Attracts young people who are creative & musical and want to develop their songwriting talents & collaborate with professional songwriters and their peers. Tailored for different age groups and abilities.

#1 HOLIDAY ACTIVITY FOR MUSICAL & CREATIVE YOUNG PEOPLE

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