Songwriting online or in the classroom
Digital songwriting workshop
Students move from a theme and lyrics to rhythm, audio layers and a recorded draft with support from a workshop leader.
- Usually 2 days
- Upper primary to secondary
- Online or hybrid delivery possible
From a theme to a digital demo
The group develops a title, verses and chorus, tests the words with rhythm or chords and builds a simple production.
Students can contribute through lyrics, voice, rhythm, audio choices, feedback or production.
The school needs
- stable internet connection
- computers or tablets
- headphones and confirmed software access
- projector or large display for shared instruction
Practical information
Frequently asked questions
Can the workshop run entirely online?
Yes, if the school has a stable connection, working devices, headphones and agreed software access.
Do students need to play an instrument?
No. They can contribute through words, ideas, voice, rhythm, audio choices or production.
What is the result?
The group receives music material such as a demo or song draft that can be developed further.
Would your students like to write a song digitally?
Tell us the year group, available devices and software, and whether students will take part online, in a hybrid format or together in the classroom.
Start planning a digital songwriting workshop