Songwriting Camp: Let's Write Some Songs!
In this 5 day songwriting summer camp, students will spend the first two days learning the fundamentals of songwriting and the following 3 days writing their own songs with the option to collaborate on a class song!
Paulina Jayne
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(26)
What's included
5 live meetings
2 hrs 55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Advanced Level
In this five day songwriting summer camp, students will learn the fundamentals of songwriting. They will learn how to write their own lyrics and create a melody to make their own song. The goal of the course is to equip the learners with the tools necessary to write a great song, share in the joy of the creative process and start or write at least one song each day in class! Depending on class size and student needs and levels, there is also an option to collaborate each day on a group song. The curriculum will address the following topics and answer the following questions: Day 1: What is songwriting? What are the parts of a song? What careers are there in songwriting? What is a title and a hook of a song? What is subject and theme? Day 2: What is rhythm and what are syllables? What does rhyming/rhyme scheme mean in songwriting? How do you create strong images in your song and why are they important? What does it look like to write focused lyrics? Day 3: Students will brainstorm individual song topics and share with the class. The class will choose a topic and write a song together. Day 4: After brainstorming for a new subject, students will write their own verse, chorus and bridge. Day 5: Learners will have the opportunity to perform an original song for the class. I will teach by utilizing interactive screen-sharing, class discussions and break out rooms. I am passionate about each learner leaving the class with a song that they are both proud of and eager to share with others.
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2024
4.9
26reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
😁About Me:
- Joyful, kind, emotionally intuitive music instructor, songwriter and touring artist
- Based in Nashville, TN
- Bachelor’s Degree in Music Business (Belmont University)
- Country Music Hall of Fame professional songwriting instructor (2018-Present)
- Vocal, guitar, stage presence and performance coach (2019-Present)
⭐️A Few Career Highlights:
- Touring opening act artist for Rascal Flatts, Old Dominion, Sheryl Crow, Chase Rice, Chris Lane, Sam Hunt, Mitchell Tenpenny, etc.
- Cowrites with #1 hit songwriters: Shane McAnally, JT Harding, Bonnie Baker, Danny Orton, Rob Crosby, Greg Barnhill, Billy Montana, Michael Farren, Frank Myers, Steph Jones, etc.
- Vocal lessons with Herschel Boone (Background Singer for Mary J. Blige, R Kelly and Kid Rock)
- Vocal lessons with Janet Kenyon (Vocal coach for American Idol and Voice contestants, Melinda DooLittle, etc.)
- Vocal lessons with Melissa Kirby (Vanderbilt University Vocal Coach)
- Private piano lessons for 12 years.
- Private guitar lessons for 4 years.
- Music production demo creation (2018-Present)
🎶Courses I Teach:
- Songwriting (private or group lessons)
- Songwriting Camps
- Guitar Lessons (private or group lessons)
- Taylor Swift Guitar Classes
- Vocal Lessons (private or group lessons)
*Keep an eye out for a growing list!*
💡Teaching Approach & Philosophy:
- Focus on the individual students’ growth and goals
- Encourage the love of music
- Go at the pace that ensures the students’ maximized retainment of material
- Goal: capture the joy of playing music and learning about it
🗒Personal Interests:
- Exercising
- Spending time with close friends
- Writing, recording and performing my own music
- Touring and traveling
📅 Scheduling:
- Happy to accommodate schedule requests
- Reach out with any questions
- Flexible to ensure the best experience for your learnerReviews
Live Group Class
$125
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
35 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-10 learners per class
