Spring Retreat 2026

Spring Into Your Songwriting!

We have announced a new Spring Countryside Retreat from the 27th March to 1st April 2026. The ultra low £549 early-bird price is inclusive of one full week’s accommodation, food and comprehensive songwriting facilitation. The fresh air and stunning views come with the location!

It’s a change of scenery for us to historic 400 year-old converted farm buildings in a small village close to Tonbridge, just a convenient 45 minute train journey from London. It is situated amongst the hop fields of Kent around the River Medway.

The early-bird cost is £549, which excellent value for almost a full week’s inclusive songwriting holiday – some super talented writers have already signed up, so apply now via the website for this great opportunity.

To receive further details please fill out the form to  Register your interest for our Spring 2026 Retreat! 

Check out the full details and Register Your Interest!

October 2025 Melody Course

WRITE GREAT MELODIES

Our unique WRITE GREAT MELODIES – 4 Week Evening Course begins Thursday 9th October at 7pm BST. Join us for four weekly interactive presentations with accompanying practical exercises on Thursdays as follows:

09/10/25 – The Power of Melodic Rhythm & Motifs
16/10/25 – Scales of Emotion – Melodic Note Choices
23/10/25 – Chord Colours & Effective Progressions
30/10/25 – Supercharge your Melodies with Pitch & Prosody

WRITE GREAT MELODIES is a comprehensive summary of important songwriting techniques to convey meaning & emotion in your melodies. As lyrics are meant to be sung, Lyricists would also benefit from the technical knowledge, especially the crucial first week on Melodic Rhythm.

Melody is King so don’t miss out learning the specific techniques to fully realise your inspiration and skill up for the New Year ahead.

“A really helpful, eye-opening course, full of great ideas, tips & tricks”
“Opened up music theory, ear-training & encouraged me to learn an instrument”
“Great to visualise the melodies as well as hear them”


September 2025 WRITE GREAT LYRICS Course

We are running our fully interactive online Lyrics Evening Course this September.

The 3-part interactive online Write Great Lyrics Course starts Thursday 4th September from 7-9pm. We will cover advanced techniques to make your lyrics truly stand out. From crafting deceptively Simple Lyrical Language to Sophisticated Wordplay the course will inspire you to Plan, Progress & Perfect your lyrics in any genre. There is more than enough information for each week to be taken as a standalone session at £20 –or book all 3 at £60 £47 for a 22% discount.

4, 11 & 18/09/25 – WRITE GREAT LYRICS – 3-Week Evening Course

The course includes the following comprehensive Lyric Writing Training:

04/09/25 – Lyrical Language, Structure & The BIG Idea!
11/09/25 – Develop your Lyrics with Imagery, Storytelling & Rhyme
18/09/25 – Transform your Lyrics with Wordplay & Prosody

“Lots of really useful detailed information, delivered in a way that made it both fun and easy to understand.”

 

May 2025 Melody Course

WRITE GREAT MELODIES

Our unique WRITE GREAT MELODIES – 4 Week Evening Course begins Saturday 3rd May at 11am. Join us for four weekly interactive presentations with accompanying practical exercises on Saturday as follows:

03/05/25 – The Power of Melodic Rhythm & Motifs
10/05/25 – Scales of Emotion – Melodic Note Choices
17/05/25 – Chord Colours & Effective Progressions
24/05/25 – Supercharge your Melodies with Pitch & Prosody

WRITE GREAT MELODIES is a comprehensive summary of important songwriting techniques. As lyrics are meant to be sung to a melody, Lyricists would also benefit from the technical knowledge, especially the crucial first week on Melodic Rhythm.

Melody is King so don’t miss out learning the specific techniques to fully realise your inspiration and skill up for the New Year ahead.

“A really helpful, eye-opening course, full of great ideas, tips & tricks”
“Opened up music theory, ear-training & encouraged me to learn an instrument”
“Great to visualise the melodies as well as hear them”

April 2025 WRITE GREAT LYRICS Course

We are running our fully interactive online Lyrics Evening Course this April.

The 3-part interactive online Write Great Lyrics Course starts Thursday 10th April from 7-9pm. We will cover advanced techniques to make your lyrics truly stand out. From crafting deceptively Simple Lyrical Language to Sophisticated Wordplay the course will inspire you to Plan, Progress & Perfect your lyrics in any genre. There is more than enough information for each week to be taken as a standalone session at £20 –or book all 3 at £60 £47 for a 22% discount.

10, 17 & 24/04/25 – WRITE GREAT LYRICS – 3-Week Evening Course

The course includes the following comprehensive Lyric Writing Training:

10/04/25 – Lyrical Language, Structure & The BIG Idea!
17/04/25 – Develop your Lyrics with Imagery, Storytelling & Rhyme
24/04/25 – Transform your Lyrics with Wordplay & Prosody

“Lots of really useful detailed information, delivered in a way that made it both fun and easy to understand.”

 

February 2025 Melody Course

WRITE GREAT MELODIES

Our unique WRITE GREAT MELODIES – 4 Week Evening Course begins Thursday 6th February at 7pm. Join us for four weekly interactive presentations with accompanying practical exercises on Tuesdays as follows:

06/02/25 – The Power of Melodic Rhythm & Motifs
13/02/25 – Scales of Emotion – Melodic Note Choices
20/02/25 – Chord Colours & Effective Progressions
27/02/25 – Supercharge your Melodies with Pitch & Prosody

WRITE GREAT MELODIES is a comprehensive summary of important songwriting techniques. As lyrics are meant to be sung to a melody, Lyricists would also benefit from the technical knowledge, especially the crucial first week on Melodic Rhythm.

Melody is King so don’t miss out learning the specific techniques to fully realise your inspiration and skill up for the New Year ahead.

“A really helpful, eye-opening course, full of great ideas, tips & tricks”
“Opened up music theory, ear-training & encouraged me to learn an instrument”
“Great to visualise the melodies as well as hear them”

January 2025 WRITE GREAT LYRICS Course

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We are running our fully interactive online Lyrics Evening Course this January.

The 3-part Write Great Lyrics Course starts Thursday 16th January from 7-9pm. We will cover advanced techniques to make your lyrics truly stand out. From crafting deceptively Simple Lyrical Language to Sophisticated Wordplay the course will inspire you to Plan, Progress & Perfect your lyrics in any genre. There is more than enough information for each week to be taken as a standalone session at £20 –or book all 3 at £60 £47 for a 22% discount.

16 23 & 30/01/25 – WRITE GREAT LYRICS – 3-Week Evening Course

The course includes the following comprehensive Lyric Writing Training:

16/01/25 – Simple Lyrical Language, Structure & The BIG Idea!
23/01/25 – Develop your Lyrics with Imagery, Storytelling & Rhyme
30/01/25 – Transform your Lyrics with Wordplay & Prosody

“Lots of really useful detailed information, delivered in a way that made it both fun and easy to understand.”

 

Nov/Dec 2024 Melody Course

WRITE GREAT MELODIES

Our unique WRITE GREAT MELODIES – 4 Week Evening Course begins Thursday 21st November at 7pm. Join us for four weekly interactive presentations with accompanying practical exercises on Tuesdays as follows:

21/11/24 – The Power of Melodic Rhythm & Motifs
28/11/24 – Scales of Emotion – Melodic Note Choices
05/12/24 – Chord Colours & Effective Progressions
12/12/24 – Supercharge your Melodies with Pitch & Prosody

WRITE GREAT MELODIES is a comprehensive summary of important songwriting techniques. As lyrics are meant to be sung to a melody, Lyricists would also benefit from the technical knowledge, especially the crucial first week on Melodic Rhythm.

Melody is King so don’t miss out learning the detailed, specific techniques to fully realise your inspiration and skill up for the New Year ahead.

“A really helpful, eye-opening course, full of great ideas, tips & tricks”
“Opened up music theory, ear-training & encouraged me to learn an instrument”
“Great to visualise the melodies as well as hear them”

 

October 2024 WRITE GREAT LYRICS Course

We are running our fully interactive online Lyrics Evening Course this October.

The 3-part Write Great Lyrics Course starts Thursday 17th October from 7-9pm BST. We will cover advanced techniques to make your lyrics truly stand out. From crafting deceptively Simple Lyrical Language to Sophisticated Wordplay the course will inspire you to Plan, Progress & Perfect your lyrics in any genre. There is more than enough information for each week to be taken as a standalone session at £20 –or book all 3 at £60 £47 for a 22% discount.

WRITE GREAT LYRICS – 3-Week Evening Course

The course includes the following comprehensive Lyric Writing Training sessions:

17/10/24 – Simple Lyrical Language, Structure & The BIG Idea!
24/10/24 – Develop your Lyrics with Imagery, Storytelling & Rhyme
31/10/24 – Transform your Lyrics with Wordplay & Prosody

“Lots of really useful detailed information, delivered in a way that made it both fun and easy to understand.”

August 2024 WRITE GREAT LYRICS Course

We are running our fully interactive online Lyrics Evening Course this August.

The 3-part Write Great Lyrics Course starts Thursday 1st August from 7-9pm BST. We will cover advanced techniques to make your lyrics truly stand out. From crafting deceptively Simple Lyrical Language to Sophisticated Wordplay the course will inspire you to Plan, Progress & Perfect your lyrics in any genre. There is more than enough information for each week to be taken as a standalone session at £20 –or book all 3 at £60 £47 for a 22% discount.

WRITE GREAT LYRICS – 3-Week Evening Course

The course includes the following comprehensive Lyric Writing Training sessions:

01/08/24 – Simple Lyrical Language, Structure & The BIG Idea!
08/08/24 – Develop your Lyrics with Imagery, Storytelling & Rhyme
15/08/24 – Transform your Lyrics with Wordplay & Prosody

“Lots of really useful detailed information, delivered in a way that made it both fun and easy to understand.”