Are you a lyricist looking to improve your craft? In this class, we work on numerous poetic and literary techniques, including rhyme, alliteration and assonance, and study the lyrics of songwriters ranging from Cole Porter to Eminem.
If you are new to songwriting, you will learn how to turn your thoughts and feelings into powerful song lyrics.
Those with more experience will learn new techniques and processes to enhance their songwriting and add new dimensions to your music.
This class meets monthly on Zoom. Join at any time. No music background or instruments are required for this class.
Have lyrics already written that you’d like feedback on? We invite you to bring one song to share with the class for group feedback.
Dates:
Class is offered once a month. Each month is a standalone class – check out the topics below and jump in at any time!
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Prefer to pay via e-transfer? Email us at office@torontosongwritingschool.com to arrange payment.
Monthly Topics:
JANUARY – Painting With Words: The Joni Mitchell Lyric Workshop
Explore Joni Mitchell’s imagery, melodies, and storytelling, and learn how to apply her signature techniques to your own lyrics.
FEBRUARY – Love Songs: Crafting Timeless Song Lyrics
Discover the art of crafting timeless love songs. Explore the lyrical techniques that will elevate your writing beyond cliche and make them truly resonate.
MARCH – Blank Space: Learning from Taylor Swift
Underestimate Taylor Swift at your peril! Her success isn’t a fluke – Swift is one of the best lyricists of the last quarter century. Learn her lyrical techniques to improve your own songs.
APRIL – The Power of Poetry
Discover how poetic language can add emotion and depth to your lyrics. Learn to use imagery, rhythm, and word choice to make your songs more vivid and memorable.
MAY – Crafting Emotion: A Phoebe Bridgers Lyric Writing Class
Embark on a lyrical journey inspired by the introspective genius of Phoebe Bridgers. Uncover the delicate balance of vulnerability and wit that defines Bridgers’ songwriting, and learn to weave your own narratives with depth and authenticity under her inspiring influence.
JUNE – Lyrical Song Structure: How to Put it All Together
Understand the lyrical differences between verses, choruses, and bridges to make your songwriting more effective.
SEPTEMBER –Songs About Place
It is important to create vivid, immersive settings in your music. Learn to transport listeners with rich imagery and heartfelt storytelling.
OCTOBER – Echoes of Eternity: Writing Songs about Death
Journey through the nuances of crafting emotionally resonant lyrics, delving into the power of words to navigate themes of grief and transcendence in a supportive and creative environment.
NOVEMBER – Using Five Senses in Lyric Writing
Learn how to bring your lyrics to life by engaging all five senses. This workshop shows you how sensory detail can make your songs more vivid, emotional, and unforgettable.
DECEMBER – Deck the Halls: A Holiday Song Workshop
It’s the season of jingle bells and falling snow. Learn how to write your own original holiday song that stands the test of time.