Workshops for young musicians

Junior · Years 2–6

Introduction to Songwriting

Join us for Introduction to Songwriting presented by two of our teachers, Hana Lavers and Julian Smith-Gard. In this workshop we'll be looking at popular songs written by artists across the world, and exploring what it is that makes their songs so catchy! You'll learn to play basic chords, structure your very own verses and choruses, and write lyrics to put to your music.

What you'll do

• Learn what makes a song work
• Set your own lyrics to music
• Record your songs to show friends and family!

Children attending will be encouraged to play piano, ukulele, or guitar throughout the workshop, and must be comfortable working in groups with other kids.

Junior · Years 2–6

Introduction to Composition

Ever wanted to learn how to write your own music? Join us for an Introduction to Composition, presented by our teachers and composers Hana Lavers and Julian Smith-Gard.

What you'll do

• Learn the basic building blocks and strategies of music composition
• Work in groups to collaborate, improvise, and create your own pieces of music
• Record your pieces to show your friends and family!

Kids are encouraged to bring an instrument from home that they may be learning at school or in private lessons! These include, but aren't limited to: violin, cello, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, saxophone, percussion, guitar, bass, and more!

Attendees will be required to work in groups, and have a go at improvising in groups on their chosen instrument.

Senior · Years 7–12

Introduction to Songwriting

Join us for Introduction to Songwriting presented by two of our teachers, Hana Lavers and Julian Smith-Gard. In this workshop we'll be looking at popular songs written by artists across the world, and exploring what it is that makes their songs so catchy! You'll learn to play basic chords, structure your very own verses and choruses, and write lyrics to put to your music.

What you'll do

• Learn what makes a song work
• Set your own lyrics to music
• Record your songs to show friends and family!

Students attending will be encouraged to play piano, ukulele, or guitar throughout the workshop, and must be comfortable working in groups with other students.

In the second half of the session, we'll be focusing on writing songs in groups based on your own ideas and stories, with your own chords, structure, and musical elements, from scratch!

Senior · Years 7–12

Introduction to Composition

Ever wanted to learn how to write your own music? Join us for an Introduction to Composition, presented by our teachers and composers Hana Lavers and Julian Smith-Gard.

What you'll do

• Learn the basic building blocks and strategies of music composition
• Work in groups to collaborate, improvise, and create your own pieces of music
• Record your pieces to show your friends and family!

Kids are encouraged to bring an instrument from home that they may be learning at school or in private lessons! These include, but aren't limited to: violin, cello, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, saxophone, percussion, guitar, bass, and more!

In the second half of the session, we'll be focusing on creating music from the ground up, based on visual, text-based, and audio prompts!

Attendees will be required to work in groups, and have a go at improvising in groups on their chosen instrument.