Songwriting is the art of putting together your own song — the lyrics, the groove, the melody, the chords, and the accompaniment.
Songwriting and composition are similar, but songwriting typically refers to songs with lyrics and chord-based accompaniment and composition refers to instrumental music composed as sheet music.
Most songwriters play a chord-based instrument like piano, guitar, or ukulele. If you don't already play one, the basics of playing chords are actually really easy to learn in your songwriting lessons!
You don't need to be a great singer to be a songwriter! Many songwriters write song for other artists or singers.
MEET THE TEACHERS
MEET THE TEACHERS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
about songwriting lessons at NOLA School of Music
F.A.Q.
about songwriting lessons at NOLA School of Music
WHAT WILL I LEARN IN A SONGWRITING LESSON?
We'll go over all the basics of songwriting:
writing a hook
writing the lyrics
forming the different sections of the song (chorus, verse, bridge)
writing the melody
coming up with a chord progression
arranging your song
We find that many students naturally excel at certain parts of songwriting, but are lacking in other areas. We'll spend most of our time on the areas that you're struggling with most!
WILL I NEED TO LEARN AN INSTRUMENT?
In order to write chord progressions for your song, you'll need to know how to play chords on an instrument like piano or guitar.
If you can already play piano or guitar, you'll have an advantage, but don't worry if you don't know how to play piano or guitar yet! We'll teach you how to play basic chords during your songwriting lessons.
LESSON OPTIONS
LESSON OPTIONS
30-MINUTE LESSONS
30-minute lessons are our most popular option at NOLA School of Music. They are ideal for beginners and children who don't have enough material (or the attention span) for a longer lesson.
60-MINUTE LESSONS
60-minute weekly lessons are great for adults or intermediate/advanced students. An hour lesson gives your teacher plenty of time to focus on technique, sight-reading, improvisation, and other aspects of music without being rushed.
45-MINUTE LESSONS
For many students, 45-minute weekly lessons are the perfect sweet spot. Since 45-minute lessons are difficult to schedule, they may only be available during early afternoon hours or late evening.
PRICING OPTIONS
PRICING OPTIONS
PRICING OPTIONS
Sign up for weekly lessons (with unlimited makeup lessons) at a discounted rate.
OUR MOST POPULAR OPTION
We've found that students who commit to a weekly time have the most success at learning an instrument.
RESERVED WEEKLY TIME SLOT
You'll have a regular reserved time slot with the same teacher each week.
UNLIMITED MAKEUP LESSONS
Schedule a free makeup (through our easy-to-use online portal) for any lesson cancelled by 7 PM the night before.
VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON
Choose between virtual lessons (over Zoom) or in-person lessons at our Mid-City, New Orleans location.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Perform solo, with your teacher, or with a full band in our bi-annual student concerts.
NO LONG-TERM CONTRACT
Simply let us know before your first lesson of the month if you would like to discontinue lessons.
FLAT-RATE MONTHLY PRICE
Save an average of 32% compared to our A La Carte lessons!
Please note: different months may contain 3, 4, or 5 lessons depending on our schedule, but all monthly students are guaranteed a minimum of 48 lessons per year.
Book individual lessons with no weekly commitment.
Sign up for weekly lessons (with unlimited makeup lessons) at a discounted rate.
OUR MOST POPULAR OPTION
We've found that students who commit to a weekly time have the most success at learning an instrument.
RESERVED WEEKLY TIME SLOT
You'll have a regular reserved time slot with the same teacher each week.
UNLIMITED MAKEUP LESSONS
Schedule a free makeup (through our easy-to-use online portal) for any lesson cancelled by 7 PM the night before.
VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON
Choose between virtual lessons (over Zoom) or in-person lessons at our Mid-City, New Orleans location.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Perform solo, with your teacher, or with a full band in our bi-annual student concerts.
NO LONG-TERM CONTRACT
Simply let us know before your first lesson of the month if you would like to discontinue lessons.
FLAT-RATE MONTHLY PRICE
Save an average of 32% compared to our A La Carte lessons!
Please note: different months may contain 3, 4, or 5 lessons depending on our schedule, but all monthly students are guaranteed a minimum of 48 lessons per year.
