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Ages 12–15 Years: Songwriting Lesson
Crafting Powerful Songs with Literary Devices 👸🏼
Service Description
At this stage, students build advanced craft while gaining confidence and clarity in their writing. Instruction focuses on structure, melodic contour, and expressive lyrics, guiding students to experiment with metaphor, imagery, and point of view as they grow in skill and self-expression. Piano supports composition through advanced chords, voicings, and improvisation, while contextual music theory using the Nashville Number System and Roman numerals helps students understand harmonic flow. Production training in Ableton Live Suite introduces expressive effects, resampling, and synthesis, showing how sound supports mood and storytelling. Lessons are trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming, with weekly assignments, session recordings, and semi-annual progress reports ensuring structure and accountability. Families also have access to secure chat for ongoing support. These lessons prepare younger teens to write with confidence and creativity, equipping them with the tools and discipline needed for the professional-level study that follows.
Booking Policy
At Once Upon a Voice, we are committed to providing a smooth and supportive learning experience for all students and families. Our policies reflect a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approach that honors both flexibility and structure. To ensure fair access and consistent progress, each private student selects one recurring lesson time when enrolling. All other bookings will be removed unless explicitly approved. Private lessons must be scheduled during designated times for each age group. Students ages 6–9 may book for Sundays at 10:30 AM PST (12:30 PM CST, 1:30 PM EST). Students ages 9–12 may book for Sundays at 11:15 AM PST (1:15 PM CST, 2:15 PM EST). Students ages 12–15 may book for Saturdays at 1:00 PM PST (3:00 PM CST, 4:00 PM EST), and students ages 15–18 may book for Sundays at 2:15 PM PST (4:15 PM CST, 5:15 PM EST). Out-of-window bookings may be rescheduled to preserve balance across the studio. 18-year-olds or the parents of younger students may request a permanent schedule change by email at least one week in advance. If rescheduling, absences, or tardiness become excessive, we may discontinue lessons to open space for students able to engage consistently. If a student cannot attend, a personalized recorded lesson is available with at least 24 hours’ written notice. These recordings are based on each student’s plan and require preparation time, so timely notice is required. Text if the lesson is less than three days away; email if it is three or more. This applies even if the absence has been discussed elsewhere. If a student is late, their lesson will still end at the scheduled time. We remain available for the full duration in case of delays due to anxiety, executive functioning, or other barriers. If no timely notice is given and the student does not arrive, the session is considered missed and cannot be converted into a recording. We are always happy to support your child or teen’s musical growth—but consistency is key. These policies help protect student progress and allow our studio to maintain the high level of care, creativity, and customization that defines Once Upon a Voice.
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702-843-6489
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