6-Week Online Songwriting Course

Tools, Prompts, and Community for Songwriters at Every Level

Connect with fellow adult students in a six-week journey of inspiring instruction, hands-on writing prompts, and optional peer feedback—all from the comfort of your home. This course is designed to nourish your creativity, sharpen your craft, and provide a supportive space to explore and grow as a songwriter.

Whether you're curious and just beginning your songwriting journey, returning after a pause, or writing regularly and looking to deepen your skills, you'll find encouragement, structure, community, and fresh inspiration here. Each session offers practical tools, thoughtful guidance, and the freedom to explore your creativity at your own pace.

Course Schedule

Dates:
Tuesdays from 7:30–8:30 PM (Eastern)

  • June 3

  • June 10

  • June 17

  • June 24

  • July 1

  • July 8

Location: Zoom
Instructor: Libby Nation
Course Length: 6 sessions, 1 hour each

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Learn both foundational and advanced tools for lyric writing

  • Explore rhyme types, song structure, and creative development

  • Build a consistent writing habit through fun, low-pressure prompts

  • Gain encouragement and insight through optional peer feedback

  • Grow in confidence and clarity as a songwriter

What to Expect Each Week

Each 60-minute session includes:

  • A brief recap and optional homework sharing

  • A mini-lesson focused on a key lyric-writing concept or tool

  • A creative writing prompt with quiet in-class writing time

  • Optional group sharing and peer feedback

  • A weekly homework prompt to continue your writing between sessions

Note: Students are welcome to add melody, chords, or instrumentation on their own, but musical composition will not be the focus of this course. This course focuses on lyric writing.

Who Can Join

This course is open exclusively to current adult private students of Libby Nation Music.
All experience levels are welcome — from curious beginners to seasoned writers.

Please note: This course is an add-on, not a replacement for private lessons.
Students must maintain their regular private lesson enrollment throughout the 6-week session in order to participate.

Tuition & Enrollment

Course Tuition: $150
Covers all 6 sessions

  • Payment is due in full once enrollment is confirmed

  • Tuition is non-refundable and not prorated for missed sessions

Enrollment Deadline: May 31, 2025
Minimum Enrollment Required: 6 students

  • If fewer than 6 students pre-register by May 31, the course will be postponed to the fall session

Course Policies

  • 🎓 This course is for current adult private students only

  • 💳 Tuition is non-refundable and will not be prorated for missed sessions

  • 🎹 Instruction will focus on lyrics only — music/melody writing is optional but not required

  • 🧾 Students will be billed only after the 6-student minimum is met

  • 💬 Peer feedback is always kind, constructive, and optional

  • 💻 Please ensure a stable internet connection and a quiet Zoom environment

How to Reserve Your Spot

To pre-register, please complete the short form below by May 31.
This will hold your place in the course. No payment is required until the minimum enrollment is confirmed.

Questions?

If you’re unsure whether the course is a good fit for you or have any questions, feel free to reach out directly. I’d love to help you explore this creative opportunity!