Songwriting & Composition
(Level 1)
Tell Your Story Through Music.
Downtown Boston's Creative Hub.
Course
Overview
Transform your musical ideas into finished songs you'll be proud to share with the world in just 8 weeks.
This small group 8-week course on songwriting and composition is perfect for singers, instrumentalists, and creative beginners ready to turn their musical ideas into finished pieces. Developed by Alyssa O'Toole, Founder of Musicians Playground, this immersive program blends music theory, creativity, and collaboration in a fun, supportive environment.
8-WEEK Songwriting & Composition course
From spark
to finished song
in 8 weeks.
Ever wondered what it would feel like to write your own song? Take your ideas—lyrics, chords, melodies—and turn them into a finished piece you'll be proud to share. This beginner-friendly course is all about uncovering your creative voice and bringing your musical ideas to life.
- Write your own original song or instrumental piece
- Learn practical songwriting tools and techniques
- Small group setting with personal support
- All instruments and voices welcome
- No songwriting experience needed
Everything You Need
To Start Writing
Master the art
of songwriting.
Our step-by-step curriculum takes you through every aspect of songwriting, from understanding song structure to crafting memorable melodies and meaningful lyrics. You'll learn by doing, with hands-on workshops and collaborative exercises.
- Song Form & Structure - Learn the blueprint behind hit songs
- Harmony & Chord Progressions - Create mood and movement
- Lyrics & Storytelling - Write words that connect emotionally
- Melody Writing - Craft hooks that stick in listeners' heads
- Workshop & Feedback - Share and refine your work
Who Is this Course For
Perfect for
creative spirits.
This course is designed for everyday music lovers—whether you've been playing for a few months or a few years. No pressure, no perfection—just space to create, explore, and express yourself through original music.
- Singers, pianists, guitarists, and all instrumentalists
- Anyone with a few months of musical experience
- Those ready to shift from playing to creating
- People craving more creativity and self-expression
- Musicians wanting to tell their own stories
"I joined with just a spark of curiosity—and 8 weeks later, I was performing my first original song at Happy Hour!"— Zeline, Course Graduate
Ready to write your first song?
Limited to 6 students per class
Songwriting Course FAQs
While helpful, it's not required. Our course covers songwriting fundamentals that work regardless of instrumental ability. Many successful songwriters collaborate with musicians or use digital tools.
You'll learn song structure, lyric writing techniques, melody creation, chord progressions, and how to develop your unique creative voice. The course includes hands-on writing exercises.
Yes! By the end of the course, you'll have written at least one complete original song. Our instructors provide feedback and guidance throughout the creative process.
Yes, our Level 1 course is designed for beginners with little to no songwriting experience. We start with fundamentals and build from there.
Songwriting and production are complementary skills. Many students take both courses - songwriting to create compositions and production to bring them to life with recordings.
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