6 or 7 Years Old: Songwriting Workshop

Service Description

Introduce your child to the magical world of songwriting in a small-group workshop designed especially for ages 6–7. Guided by a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approach, these weekly sessions nurture creativity, confidence, and early musical literacy through collaborative, age-appropriate activities. Capped at six students per group, each workshop offers focused instructor support while encouraging connection and playful exploration among peers. Young songwriters begin their journey by exploring familiar melodies, experimenting with musical patterns, and completing fill-in-the-blank lyric activities that link phonics to storytelling. Students learn to recognize basic song structures such as verses and choruses, gradually applying these ideas in their own creations. Phonics-based lyric prompts help strengthen reading and vocabulary skills in a way that feels musical, meaningful, and fun. Throughout each session, a MIDI keyboard is used to support rhythmic coordination, pitch matching, and harmonic exploration, while BandLab is integrated as a core musical tool to develop early production awareness. Students follow along as the instructor demonstrates loops, beats, and backing tracks created in BandLab, helping them experience how texture, tempo, and repetition enhance a song’s message and mood. These digital tools are woven into the curriculum in a guided, developmentally appropriate way, supporting musical storytelling without requiring students to operate software independently. Each workshop includes interactive group activities, individualized feedback, and flexible options for participation based on student needs. Families receive monthly progress updates and access to session recordings to reinforce learning at home. Students and caregivers are also welcomed into Marcelland, our private online support group, where weekly activities encourage continued creativity and community connection. Whether your child is humming their own tunes or just beginning to explore musical storytelling, this workshop invites them to grow their voice—and their imagination—one playful song at a time.