Songwriting Resources for Young Songwriters

SONGWRITING RESOURCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Inspiration & programmes for all abilities

WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO US…

Young People. Self-esteem. Confidence. Originality. Individuality. Mental Health. Respect. Creativity. Words. Music. Courage. Connection. Communication. Community.

SONGWRITING RESOURCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Our songwriting resources for young people are aimed at both those already writing songs and wanting to develop their talents and those who want to write their first song!

NEW TO SONGWRITING? START WITH VOL.1

Are you musical and want to level up and write your own original songs?
Are you a triple threat, singing, dancing & acting and want to level up and be a quadruple threat?
Are you a creative writer and want to level up and write your own original songs?

Become a songwriter and gain a competitive edge…as well as being empowered by the creative songwriting process!

We can help you get started! Follow our songwriting for beginners video course, join our weekly songwriting clubs and/or join our holiday workshops and enter The Young Songwriter 2025 competition. Follow the links to our programmes and see the resources below.

Song Academy Greatest Hits for beginner songwriters Bronze_Vol.1 square

ALREADY WRITING YOUR OWN SONGS? START WITH VOL.2 OR VOL.3

Writing your own songs and would like help on making them the best they can be?
Writing your own songs and would like help on specific parts of the songwriting process: lyrics, melodies, instrumental parts, recording & producing your songs?
Writing your own songs and would like to write songs with other passionate young songwriters?
Writing your own songs and would like them reach a bigger audience?
Writing your own songs and would like to know about how the music industry works, the latest trends to be in the best place to take advantage of opportunities.

We can help! Join our weekly songwriting clubs, holiday workshops, use our song feedback service, have 121 sessions, apply to join our mentoring programme, Ad Lib, enter The Young Songwriter 2025 competition. Follow the links to our programmes and see the resources below.

Song Academy Greatest Hits for intermediate songwriters Silver_Vol.2 square

Song Academy Greatest Hits for advanced songwriters Gold_Vol.3 square

LINKS TO SONG ACADEMY PROGRAMMES

WHAT IS SONG ACADEMY?

Founded 15 years ago, Song Academy is the leading songwriting platform for young people. Our mission is to help every child, from all backgrounds, find their voice and find their tribe, through writing their own original songs at a formative time of their life. Our unique focus on the craft of songwriting, creating lyrics and music, enables young people to express themselves powerfully and be heard.

We believe that songwriting is life changing for young people.

“Song Academy is a dynamic, supportive and excellent nurturing ground for young talent. The songs that come through the Academy are far ranging and above all, show that the Academy give young creators the confidence to realise their own natural inspiration.”

EMILY PHILLIPS

ENTER THE YOUNG SONGWRITER 2025 COMPETITION