Young Songwriters

About this event

The Downriver Council for the Arts is introducing a new songwriters program with FREE songwriting workshops for students 12-18 years old!

Over the course of four weekends, students in groups of ages 12-15 and 16-18 will meet on Saturdays and Sundays for a comprehensive introduction to songwriting, including:

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Song analysis - Lyric writing - Improvisation - Applied music theory - Finding and developing song ideas - Building Melodies, Rhythm, and Chordal Support- Writing for your instrument - Songwriting circle

No previous music training is required, and full scholarships are available to cover the cost of all materials, including a musical instrument (depending on need and availability).

Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am-1:00pm

2026 Session 1:

(4 weeks)

10/31-11/22

Class dates: 10/31-11/1, 11/7-8, 11/14-15, 11/21-22

Ages: 12-18 yrs

Cost: FREE

(Made possible by the Willo Scholarship!)

Read about the Willo Scholarship here.

Instructor:

Maddie Coffman