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One-Day Songwriting Workshop

Aug 18, 2026 | 9:00am - 3:00pm
$125
Workshop Details
Ages:     12-18
Experience Level:   Some experience
Workshop Overview:

Learn great ways to write your own songs from scratch, including techniques in lyric writing, song structure, music theory, and more. It will be a blast!
Location:

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School of Rock Andersonville
5600 North Ridge Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660
Instruments:
Bass
Drums
Guitar
Keys
Vocals
Other

workshop description

In this workshop, students will learn how to write their own songs from scratch. They will learn techniques in lyric writing, song structure, music theory, and collaboration. This workshop will be part classroom, part solo work, and part band. As students learn songwriting concepts they will break out and put those concepts into practice, developing parts to their songs. They will then come together with other students to form their creations into full pieces of music. Starting with a small lyrical, melodic, or rhythmic idea, and then hearing a full song come to fruition is one of the most fulfilling parts about being a musician. Students who complete this workshop will gain fresh ideas and knowledge of how to continue and improve their life-long songwriting journey.

SCHEDULE

  • Workshop runs Tuesday, August 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Students can expect an exciting and educational day of learning from our talented instructors. Each day, students will be asked to bring lunch, snacks, water, and hearing protection.

At School of Rock, we are committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment. To help us maintain this space, we ask parents to avoid packing any nut products in lunches or snacks. We also prohibit any toy or real weapons from being brought to the workshop.

Cancellation Policy

A 50% refund will be offered on cancelled workshops up to 15 days prior to the workshop start date. Cancellations within 14 days before the workshop are not eligible for a refund.

Thank you for choosing School of Rock!

 

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