13 to 19 Years Old: Songwriting Workshop
Crafting Powerful Songs with Literary Devices 🧚🏻♂️
Service Description
Our songwriting workshops for teens provide a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming space where young artists explore the craft of writing meaningful, genre-diverse songs in a supportive small-group setting. Students engage in weekly live sessions that guide them through advanced songwriting techniques—such as complex structures, lyric economy, and symbolic language—while learning to translate personal experiences into compelling musical narratives. Emotional expression, creative risk-taking, and artistic identity are encouraged throughout the process. Piano is used as a compositional tool to develop melodies, explore harmonic structure, and support thoughtful arrangement. Students use a MIDI keyboard and BandLab to record musical ideas, organize sections, and create expressive demos. Building on foundational production skills, they begin shaping tracks with intention—editing instruments, layering textures, and applying effects that reflect their artistic vision. While full mixing and mastering are not expected, this stage lays the groundwork for more advanced production work in the future. Instruction is collaborative yet personalized, with students benefiting from group dialogue, peer input, and targeted instructor feedback. Weekly assignments and session recordings support retention and application, while monthly progress updates keep families informed. Students also receive access to a secure chat space for feedback and encouragement between sessions. Whether preparing for a personal project, expanding their creative toolkit, or building technical skills for the future, this workshop equips teen songwriters to create with clarity, confidence, and depth.
Upcoming Sessions
Booking Policy
At Once Upon a Voice, we are committed to creating a smooth and supportive learning experience for all students and their families. Our policies are designed with a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approach to meet diverse needs while maintaining fairness and consistency. Parents or guardians must remain reachable during workshops for students under 18 in case of technical difficulties, as we may need your assistance troubleshooting. Our team and Muzie, the platform we use for workshops, are available to provide support and minimize disruption. Please note that only registered students may participate. If multiple children wish to join, each must be enrolled individually to ensure an equitable experience for all participants. Consistent attendance is vital for student progress in workshops. Although sessions cannot be rescheduled, students who miss a session can access playback recordings on Muzie to review the material. If a student arrives late, the session will still end at the originally scheduled time to respect the group’s schedule. In cases of unforeseen delays, please notify us so we can accommodate your needs while maintaining the group’s structure. Frequent cancellations, tardiness, or no-shows disrupt the learning process and may result in limited scheduling options or dismissal. Open communication and a commitment to the agreed-upon schedule help ensure the group’s success. Students unable to continue indefinitely due to physical or mental health concerns may request prorated refunds, calculated from the date we receive medical documentation. Temporary absences do not qualify for refunds unless the instructor is unavailable, but students are encouraged to use accommodations such as recorded sessions to stay engaged. By following these guidelines, we can ensure a fair, equitable, and engaging learning environment for all participants. Let us know how we can best support you on your musical journey.
Contact Us
702-843-6489
info@onceuponavoicellc.com