Songwriting Resources for Young Songwriters

SONGWRITING RESOURCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Inspiration & programmes for all abilities

WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO US…

Young People. Self-esteem. Confidence. Originality. Individuality. Mental Health. Respect. Creativity. Words. Music. Courage. Connection. Communication. Community.

SONGWRITING RESOURCES & PROGRAMMES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Our songwriting resources and programmes for young people are aimed at both those already writing songs and wanting to develop their talents and those who want to write their first song!

NEW TO SONGWRITING?

We can help you get started! Start with our songwriting for beginners video course and check out the blog posts below.

ALREADY WRITING YOUR OWN SONGS?

We can help you fine-tune the songs you’ve already written for maximum impact with our song feedback service. PLUS, join our weekly songwriting clubs, holiday workshops and summer camps to level-up your songwriting skills with our professional songwriters and stimulating songwriting programmes. Follow the links to our exciting programmes below.

LINKS TO SONG ACADEMY PROGRAMMES

WRITING SONGS WITH OUR PROFESSIONAL SONGWRITERS

WRITING YOUR FIRST SONG IN YOUR OWN TIME WITH OUR SONGWRITING FOR BEGINNERS VIDEO COURSE

SONGWRITING FOR BEGINNERS VIDEO COURSE
Our songwriting video course for beginners is fun and easy to follow for writing your first song from scratch!

Option 1 – Cost £65 + vat for beginners video course

Option 2 – Cost £85 + vat for beginners video course plus receive an insightful song feedback report (valued at £65 + vat) gives tips and advice on developing your song for maximum impact, covering lyrics, melodies and chord progressions/composition/production.

Option 3 – Cost £105 + vat for beginners video course plus a 121 online songwriting session for one hour (valued at £70 + vat) discussing our ideas on how you can develop your song (looking at lyrics, melodies, chord progressions/composition, production) for maximum impact.

GET OUR INSIGHTFUL FEEDBACK ON SONGS YOU’VE WRITTEN

SONG FEEDBACK
We can help you fine-tune your songs for maximum impact. Sign up to our song feedback services!

Option 1 – Cost £65 + vat for our song feedback report service. Our song feedback reports help you refine your songs and level up their creative potential (looking at lyrics, melodies, chord progressions, production), for both finished songs and work in progress songs. Plus we give advice and tips for future songs.

Option 2 – Cost £70 + vat for our 121 live song feedback service. This offers a 121 online songwriting session for one hour discussing our ideas on how you can develop your song (looking at lyrics, melodies, chord progressions, production) for maximum impact. Plus we give advice and tips for future songs.

LEARN ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC AND MAKE VALUABLE CONNECTIONS

MONTHLY MENTORING PROGRAMME, THE AD LIB. CLUB
The Ad Lib. mentoring programme in its 3^rd year is a private, dynamic & supportive community of talented young songwriters aged 13-18 who are passionate about a career in the music industry. Membership of Ad Lib. is by invitation or successful application. We demystify the dynamics of the music industry, look at latest trends and provide a springboard to get the best start.

It’s the perfect opportunity to:
- Advance your knowledge of the music business
- Collaborate with peers and industry professionals
- Build your CV with real-world experience

GET YOUR SONGS HEARD BY LEADERS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY!

ENTER THE YOUNG SONGWRITER 2026 COMPETITION
In its 16th year The Young Songwriter 2026 competition is the world’s leading songwriting competition for young aspiring songwriters, aged 8-22 (under 23 years), to get their songs heard by leaders in the industry & connect to a talented community of young songwriters across the world.

“Song Academy is a dynamic, supportive and excellent nurturing ground for young talent. The songs that come through the Academy are far ranging and above all, show that the Academy give young creators the confidence to realise their own natural inspiration.”

EMILY PHILLIPS, SONGWRITER

SONGWRITING RESOURCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

STARTING TO WRITE A SONG

Sparking ideas for new songs

SONGWRITING RESOURCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO US…

Young People. Self-esteem. Confidence. Originality. Individuality. Mental Health. Respect. Creativity. Words. Music. Courage. Connection. Communication. Community.

SONGWRITING RESOURCES & PROGRAMMES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

NEW TO SONGWRITING?

ALREADY WRITING YOUR OWN SONGS?

LINKS TO SONG ACADEMY PROGRAMMES

WRITING SONGS WITH OUR PROFESSIONAL SONGWRITERS

WRITING YOUR FIRST SONG IN YOUR OWN TIME WITH OUR SONGWRITING FOR BEGINNERS VIDEO COURSE

GET OUR INSIGHTFUL FEEDBACK ON SONGS YOU’VE WRITTEN

LEARN ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC AND MAKE VALUABLE CONNECTIONS

GET YOUR SONGS HEARD BY LEADERS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY!

SONGWRITING RESOURCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

STARTING TO WRITE A SONG

Sparking ideas for new songs

Short & Fun video course to help you write your first song!

How do you start to write your first song?

Exploring rhyme schemes

How do you turn a poem into a song?

COMPETITION ENTRY ADVICE

Want to win The Young Songwriter 2026 competition?

WRITING IN DIFFERENT GENRES

Spotlight on Hip Hop Music

Spotlight on RnB Music

Spotlight on Dance Music

Spotlight on Reggaeton Music

Spotlight on Blues Music

Spotlight on Soul & Funk music

Spotlight on Country Music

Spotlight on Rock Music

Spotlight on Pop Music

Spotlight on Folk music

Spotlight on Jazz Music

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