Songwriting Simplified! - Songwriting for Teens

Students will leave the class with a deeper understanding of harmony, melody, and lyrics, as well as being able to recognize song forms. 

Students will have created an inspiration journal to keep ideas in, and will begin to have a deeper understanding of their own personal musical style and taste.

Students will be encouraged to continue finding inspiration and writing songs as well as continue with suggested listening of songwriters.

Sarah holds her M.A in Music Theatre from The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland as well as a performing arts diploma in acting, voice and dance from Randolph College of Performing Arts in Toronto. She is an accomplished Vocalist and is also a Singer/Songwriter and emerging Music Producer. She also holds her Grade 10 RCM in Piano and has trained in Estill Vocal Training. Sarah is also a professional stage actor and has worked across the Country. She specializes in many styles which include Pop, Rock, Classical, Musical Theatre Folk and all styles of Contemporary Music.

Originally from St. John’s Newfoundland, Sarah began competing competitively in piano and voice competitions at the age of five.
As an actor and singer, she has performed at the National Arts Centre, Young People’s Theatre, StageWest Calgary, Harold Green Jewish Theatre, The St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival, The Toronto Fringe, Summerworks, The 2015 Pan Am Games, The Edinburgh Fringe and with The Musical Stage Company.

She thoroughly enjoys teaching music to children and people of all ages, from professionals to absolute beginners. She believes everyone learns differently and tailors each lesson to her students' specific needs, while focusing on technique, musicality and lots of fun. Sarah is an energetic and encouraging teacher who enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for music with her students. 

Students will be asked to write their own songs covering each daily topic.

3 hours 45 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.