Creating original songs can be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences for musicians. School of Rock’s Songwriting Program teaches the fundamentals of songwriting, arrangement and music theory, and helps students compose original works. Students have one weekly private lesson on an instrument of their choice where they learn concepts, technique and theory. These principles are then applied in weekly group lessons where students work together on songwriting exercises and lyrical workshops. Every few months, Songwriting Program students take the stage to perform or band together to record their original songs. Now available online.
Our revolutionary educational music program has been awarded a U.S. patent, making the School of Rock Method available nowhere else. The School of Rock Method builds musical proficiency through our proprietary Method App, Method Book collection, SongFirst approach, and performance-based music curriculum. The School of Rock Method has been refined and perfected for over 25 years, culminating in an educational music program that is proven to teach music. Online music lessons are also available and utilize the same patented curriculum we use in our schools. These virtual music lessons for kids and adults are a convenient way to begin or continue your child's music education from wherever you are.
Our songwriting program for kids and teens is designed to create musical proficiency through the creation of original pieces of music. Songwriting students have often gone through our Rock 101 program first, or have some previous basic music experience. The program culminates with a live showcase where students perform their original compositions in bands at a local music venue. Students taking the Songwriting Program online will remotely record their original songs to produce a demo of the class's music.
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School of Rock's Songwriting Program for kids and teens teaches a wide variety of songwriting principles to help students express their musical ideas. Topics include chord progression theory, song arrangment, overcoming writer's block, songwriting collaboration, lyric construction and more.
Because songwriting requires a baseline level of general musical knowledge, students who wish to join the Songwriting Program must have completed our Rock 101 Program or have some prior experience on an instrument.
Not at all! School of Rock also offers music programs for adults. Check out the Adult program for more information.
The School of Rock Songwriting Program includes both weekly individual and group lessons. The availability and cost of School of Rock's Songwriting Program varies by locations. Ask your local School of Rock for pricing specifics.
Yes! All Songwriting Program students will be writing music. In fact, every few months Songwriting students will perform their original songs live at a local music venue or collaborate together to record their music.
Students ages 12 and over are eligible for School of Rock's Songwriting program. Some students may be ready for our songwriting curriculum before age 12 if they've had prior music education. Discuss your child's musical background with your local School of Rock to determine whether she or he is ready for the Songwriting program.
At School of Rock, we offer a variety of music programs, like the Songwriting Program, to accommodate students with various skill levels and different ages. Our lessons continually work to advance our students' skills with the goal of making them incredible musicians. Click to learn more about our specific lesson offerings.
