4 Week Short Course Introduction to Songwriting at Lochgelly Centre
4 Week Short Course - Oct - Nov 2026
The price is for a 4 week block of workshops ran on the following dates at 12:00 - 13:30
Lochgelly Centre
Saturday 31st October 2026
Saturday 7th November 2026
Saturday 14th November 2026
Saturday 21st November 2026
Suitable for young people aged 10+ (no experience required)
What is this course?
Introduction to Songwriting is a short, focused course designed to introduce young people to the fundamentals of songwriting and creative expression in a relaxed, supportive environment. It is ideal for students who enjoy music, storytelling or creative writing and want to explore how songs are written and developed - even if they've never written a song before.
No previous songwriting or musical experience is required for entry.
Who is it for?
Creative learners who enjoy expressing ideas and emotions
Students curious about writing original music or lyrics
Young people aged 10+ (please get in touch by email if younger but has existing interest or experience to discuss further)
Suitable for complete beginners with no songwriting experience
What will students be learning and doing?
Over the four weeks students will be taken through the process of writing and developing original songs, helping them understand how lyrics, melody and structure work together.
By the end of the course, students will have a clearer understanding of how songs are written, feel more confident sharing creative ideas and understand whether songwriting is something they'd like to explore further.
The aim isn't perfection or performance but confidence, creativity and giving young people a chance to work both solo and collaboratively in a songwriting setting to help them develop skills they can build on at their own pace or take further with additional courses.