Songwriter Secret

Live & Online Courses

 Our Courses

Our courses are designed for all experience levels — whether you're a complete beginner, a curious improver, or a seasoned musician wanting to explore new creative ground. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you unlock your inner songwriter and begin making music that’s truly your own.

 

What to Expect 

Whether you're brand new to songwriting, new to music entirely, or looking to sharpen your existing skills, we have a course to take you to the next level.

 

So, what's the deal? 

Our live courses use specially designed techniques to help you generate ideas, shape them into songs, and feel confident in your own creative voice — even if you’ve never picked up an instrument. We’ll break down what makes great songs tick, show you how some of the biggest hits were written, and guide you through creating your own music step by step.

 

From day one, you’ll be immersed in the creative process. We’ll use hands-on, practical exercises to help you tap into your creativity, collect your ideas, and bring them to life. We won’t just tell you what to do — you’ll learn by doing. And yes, you’ll have fun doing it.

Can I try a session before signing up for a full course? 🎁
Yes! We offer free tasters — and if you attend one, you'll get £50 off your Level 1 course.

 

👉 Read on to find the course that’s right for you.

➤ No Experience Needed

For our Taster Days and Level 1 courses, no prior musical experience is required. You’ll feel supported and at ease as you explore your ideas, connect with others, and pick up the fundamentals of how music works. If you’ve ever listened to a song, you already have the instincts to start writing your own!

 

By the end of the full course, you'll even have the chance to hear your music performed — not bad for just eight weeks’ work.

Level 2 › Building on the Basics

Our Level 2 courses are ideal for those with some basic musical experience. If you've played an instrument a little or explored songwriting before, this is a great next step. Not sure if you're ready? Try a Taster Day or start with Level 1 — or get in touch and we’ll help guide you.

 

With our unique set of techniques, you’ll deepen your understanding of music and learn how to craft songs with more clarity and confidence.

Level 3 ›› Advanced Songwriting

Our Level 3 courses are designed for more experienced musicians — performers or instrumentalists who may be less confident in their writing. We’ll explore more advanced songwriting techniques, push into specific musical styles, and help you break out of creative ruts to unlock fresh ideas.

 

If you’re not sure which level is right for you, drop us a message and we’ll be happy to help.

Ready to Book? ✔️ 

Check out the booking pages below for more info on each course and to secure your spot. Places are limited and often book up in advance — so don’t miss out!

 

 Book a FREE Taster session:

Write your first song without reading a single note — just bring your ideas, and we'll show you how to shape them.

"Songwriter Surgery" Drop-In

Our monthly drop-in classes are fun, friendly, and suitable for intermediate to advanced musicians, or anyone who's completed a level 1 (or above) course with us to help you make progress on anything you're writing at home.

 

Every session starts with creativity-focussed musical games and exercises to get you in the right frame of mind for making music, as well as level-appropriate group activities, individual tasks, and 1-1 time for personalised feedback to help you make progress with whatever it is you are working on, at whatever stage of the creation process it currently is.

 

Whether you want to jump-start your creativity and get back in the zone, start a new song, or need help and advice getting unstuck and back on track with your writing, you're welcome to join us anytime!

"Songwriter Surgery" Monthly Drop-In

When:

1st Monday of each month.

 

Time: 

1pm - 3pm

Price: 

£18

Location: 

BHASVIC

Brighton BN3 6EG

         Next FREE Taster Session         

 📅 Next available date:

  • May 31st 2025

 

Time: 

12 noon - 1.30pm

📍 Location: 

BHASVIC College

Brighton BN3 6EG

P.S. Join a taster and get £50 off the full Level 1 course if you decide to continue! 💸

Start Here: FREE Taster Sessions

🎁 Not ready for a full course? No problem. 

Join a free taster session and dip your toe into the world of songwriting.

Whether you’re curious about music, looking for a new creative outlet, or just want to try something different — this one-off session is a relaxed, welcoming way to start.

 

🔑 What to expect

You’ll join a group to co-create an original song from scratch using fun improvisation games and simple, playful exercises. No instruments, no experience, no pressure — just creative exploration and a lot of laughs.

 

💡 What comes next? 

If you enjoy the session and want to go further, our full Level 1 Songwriting Course builds on everything you’ve just tried — giving you the tools, confidence, and support to start writing songs that sound like you. 

 Book your place on one of our courses:

Bedroom Hendrix or total beginner 

In 8 weeks, you'll write your first song and know how to keep going.

Level

Who is it for?

The right fit if you'd say:

Complete beginners & those returning to music after a long break.

  • "I've never learned music before."
  • "I learned an instrument years ago but don't remember much."

Hobbyists or casual musicians with a basic grasp of music.

  • "I can play an instrument at beginner to intermediate level."
  • "I'm comfortable with reading music and/or basic theory."

Experienced musicians who want to develop their creative voice.

  • "I play at an intermediate to advanced level, but I want to write my own great songs."
  • "I know music theory but struggle creatively."
  • "I feel stuck and want to push my songwriting further."

Upcoming courses:

8 Week Songwriting Course

- Level 1 -

Start Date:

6th Apr 2024

 

Time: 

Saturday 11am - 4pm

Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Location: TBC, Brighton

Duration: 

2 days

6th & 7th Apr

Price: 

£195/£175*

8 Week Songwriting Course

- Level 2 -

Start Date:

4th May 2024

 

Time: 

1:30pm - 4:30pm

Location: 

Friends Meeting House

Brighton BN1 1AF

Duration: 

10 Saturdays

4th May - 6th July

Price: 

£315/£295*

10 Week Songwriting Course

- Level 3 -

Start Date:

24th Jul 2024

 

Time: 

10:30am - 4:30pm

Location: TBC, Brighton

Duration: 

5 consecutive days

24th - 28th July

Price: 

£495/£475*

*Click on "book your place" for more information on each course and to enroll. Any special offers/discounts can be added with a code at checkout.

8 Week Songwriting Course

➤  Level 1 ➤ 

📅 Start Date:

11th June 2024

 

Time: 

7pm - 9pm

Duration: 

8x Wednesday evenings

11th June - 30th July

📍 Location: 

BHASVIC College

Brighton BN3 6EG

Price List

£250

Standard

£200

Early Bird* / Taster Offer

£200

Concession**

*Scroll down for full details.

8 Week Songwriting Course

➤  Level 2 ➤ 

📅 Next Course Dates:

TBA

REGISTER INTEREST FOR UPDATES

10 Week Songwriting Course

➤  Level 3 ➤ 

📅 ​​​​​​​Next Course Dates:

TBA

REGISTER INTEREST FOR UPDATES

8 Week Songwriting Course

- Level 1 -

Duration: 

2 days // 14th & 15th Sep 2024

8 Week Songwriting Course

- Level 2 -

Duration: 

10 Saturdays // 5th Oct - 7th Dec 2024

10 Week Songwriting Course

- Level 3 -

Duration: 

Dates TBC - not yet available for booking

Online Courses

🎧 Learn from anywhere

Our online courses are custom-made for virtual learning, reimagining the main content from the flagship live courses to make best use of technology as a core feature of the course. 

 

✍️ Tried-and-tested techniques

Using a similar range of specially-designed creative techniques, our online courses will help you access your ideas and craft them into fantastic songs in just the same way as if you joined us in-person! 

 

🔍 What makes a great song?

Using all the elements of a song, you will get the chance to see how the greats wrote their hits, and how you can recreate some of that same magic yourself. 

 

🛠️ Jump in and create

As we always say, we do believe the best way to learn is by doing, not by being told what you should do, so prepare to get stuck in, have some fun, and make some music! 

We are currently running our online courses using a waiting list system. Just register you interest below and when we have a large enough group for your chosen course, you will be invited to book on.

8 Week Online Songwriting Courses

📅 Next Course Dates:

TBA

General Online Course Information:

 

Platform: Zoom

Duration: standard courses last 8 weeks

Time: a weekday slot 6pm-8pm (UK time)

Price List

£199

Standard

£175

Early Bird

£160

Concession

 

💬

*Early bird discount available if you book at least 1 month before the course start date.

 

🎓

**Concession price available for full-time students or those on Job Seekers Allowance (please email to apply before booking).

Book your place on one of our online courses:

Time to make music theory less theoretical and a lot more fun!