Top Songwriting camps for 2024/2025

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Songwriting camps are a fun and productive summer option for many kids. They allow your child to develop and improve the basics and finer features of songwriting and other musical skills. They also provide a stimulating creative outlet for those interested in music and songwriting. Read more

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    Programs focusing on Songwriting (3 results)

    Camps specializing in songwriting.

    Jan 01 - Dec 31, 2024
    • Program
    • Etobicoke, Toronto
    • Age 8 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoEtobicokeEtobicokeOntario

    Your child will be inspired to create music while learning songwriting skills, and developing life skills. Visit website

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    Jan 01 - Dec 31, 2024
    • Virtual
    • Online
    • Age 8 to 18+ (Coed)
    Online

    Your child will be inspired to create music while learning songwriting skills, and developing life skills. Visit website

    The Music Studio408-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,285,5,37,virtualprogram,coed,
    Jan 09 - Dec 20, 2024
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 7 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Learn to write original songs. Be creative. Highly educated teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

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    Programs with Songwriting, session dates TBD


    Programs offering Songwriting as an activity (33 results)

    Camps offering songwriting as one of a variety of activities.

    • Program
    • Etobicoke, Toronto
    • Age 4 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoEtobicokeEtobicokeOntario

    Your child with special needs will learn musical skills while exploring their creativity and developing life skills. Visit website

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    Jan 01 - Dec 31, 2024
    • Program
    • Etobicoke, Toronto
    • Age 8 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoEtobicokeEtobicokeOntario

    Your child will be inspired to make music playing in a band while exploring their creativity and developing life skills. Visit website

    The Music Studio318-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,175,5,37,287,339,176,285,150,programclass,coed,
    Jan 01 - Dec 31, 2024
    • Program
    • Etobicoke, Toronto
    • Age 4 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoEtobicokeEtobicokeOntario

    Music therapy uses music purposefully within therapeutic relationships to support development, health, and well-being. Visit website

    The Music Studio754-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,175,5,37,287,339,176,285,150,programclass,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 5 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Fun, affordable bagpipe lessons in the comfort of your Toronto home. Expert teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons355-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Challenging and rewarding flute lessons with highly educated teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons353-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Drum set and percussion lessons with award winning teachers. Highly educated: PhD, DMA. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons353-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    Jan 09 - Dec 20, 2024
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 7 to 17 (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Our ukulele after school program is fun, rewarding, & challenging. Learn to sing & play your favorite songs! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons397-172024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,175,5,37,147,38,287,339,176,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 5 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Engaging mandolin lessons with highly educated & experienced teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons355-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,286,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 6 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Professional trumpet lessons with exceptional teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons356-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Engaging harp lessons in-person (at home or studio) or online. Free 1st lesson! Award wining harp teachers! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons353-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,38,5,37,287,339,285,286,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    Oct 11, 2023 - Dec 31, 2024
    • Virtual
    • Online
    • Age 8 to 18+ (Coed)
    Online

    Whether your child wants to be lead guitarist in a band, or just wants to learn to sing and play, we have what they want. Visit website

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    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 7 to 10 (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Learn to play your favorite songs in a band setting. Learn teamwork and accountability as you work together in a band. Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons397-102024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,175,5,37,147,38,287,339,176,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Highly educated violin teachers (PhD, DMA, MMus) are available to teach you or your children. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons353-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,286,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 5 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Learn to play the banjo with expert teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Online, in-home, or studio. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons355-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,286,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 6 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Fun, affordable saxophone lessons with professional teachers (PhD, DMA, MMus.). Have fun while learning. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons356-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    Oct 11, 2023 - Dec 31, 2024
    • Virtual
    • Online
    • Age 8 to 18+ (Coed)
    Online

    Whether it is popular songs or classical singing, students will learn and have fun! Come in and meet our amazing teachers. Visit website

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    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Have fun learning to strum or pick the acoustic guitar. Be the star of the campfire! Free first lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons353-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,175,programclass,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Viola lessons with award winning teachers. Highly educated: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons353-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,286,programclass,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Try a free lesson with Toronto's highest educated teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Eclectic cello lessons that inspire! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons353-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,286,150,programclass,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Have fun learning to play bass guitar with highly educated teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Get inspired! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons353-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,286,150,175,programclass,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 11 to 18 (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Gain valuable performing experience in a rock band setting. Learn to jam, write songs, & improvise. Play for a live audience! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons3911-182024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,175,5,37,147,38,287,339,176,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 6 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Learn to play the oboe with highly educated and experienced teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons356-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Highly qualified ukulele teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Learn at your own pace. Have fun! Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons353-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,286,150,175,programclass,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 6 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Creative Tuba lessons with professional teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons356-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 6 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Innovative Bassoon lessons with highly educated teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons356-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    Jan 09 - Dec 20, 2024
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 7 to 17 (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Play guitar in a group ensemble. Learn your favorite songs, music, and video game sound tracks. Have fun! Visit website

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    • Virtual
    • Online
    • Age 8 to 18+ (Coed)
    Online

    Beginner, intermediate and advanced private music, vocal and production lessons are available online Visit website

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    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 6 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Professional trombone lessons with highly educated teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons356-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Specialized electric guitar lessons that are fun, rewarding and challenging. Free first lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons353-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,175,programclass,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Learn from highly educated, experienced voice teachers. PhD, DMA. Fun, eclectic singing lessons. Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons353-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,138,5,37,175,147,38,287,339,176,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 6 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Fun, challenging clarinet lessons with expert teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! At home, online, or studio! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons356-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Fun, affordable piano lessons in the comfort of your home, online, or at our High Park studio. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons353-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,176,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 6 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Professional Euphonium and Baritone lessons with expert teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

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    Songwriting camps near you

    Songwriting camps are becoming an increasingly popular summer option. Below, we list songwriting camps offered in several different cities and regions in Canada. Find a camp near you. 

    Other ways to work on your songwriting

    For those interested in songwriting, there are alternatives to summer camp. Songwriting programs are offered in the winter, fall, and spring. This includes after-school and weekend classes, some of which take place throughout the year. Use OurKids.net to find the right option for you.

    You might also consider

    Songwriting is one among a rapidly growing list of art camps. Some other camps your child might be interested in include the following:

    Performing arts camps teach a variety of stage skills including singing and acting as well as technical and background skills such as lighting, sound, and more.

    Music camps range from rock camp to classical music training, but you can also experience everything from salsa and merengue to guitar jams and many other styles 

    Musical theatre camps offer instruction in acting, singing, and dancing, as well as teach a variety of stage skills.

    Acting and drama camps enable your child to unleash their creativity through movement, improvisation (improv), vocal training, and dance.

    Songwriting skills

    Songwriting camps enable kids to get musical training with a specific focus on songwriting. Your child will be taught by trained instructors with plenty of experience in music education. They’ll help your child acquire the skills needed to be a songwriter, whether it’s for a future career in the music industry or it’s just for fun.

    Here are some essentials skills and knowledge your child will likely acquire at a songwriting camp:

    • Reading music
    • Understanding musical theory
    • Using good notation software
    • Lyrics
    • Melody
    • Choruses, hooks, and riffs
    • Rythm
    • Rhyme
    • Tonality
    • Scales 
    • Compositions
    • Song forms
    • Musical genres

    And here are some suggestions to improve your songwriting (source: gensanartists), which may be emphasized and practiced in camp:

    • Make time to write
    • Find a place to write
    • Write for short periods daily
    • Don’t try to make first drafts perfect
    • Organize unfinished ideas
    • Work with other songwriters
    • Attend workshops and learn new materials
    • Show people what you have done
    • Have a consistent work schedule

    Benefits of songwriting camps

    Songwriting camps help kids acquire pivotal knowledge and skills. They can also motivate and inspire your child, and shape their creative development.

    Beyond these, there are numerous other potential perks of writing and journalism camps. They include:

    Finding the right songwriting camp for your child

    To find the right songwriting camp for your child, check out the Our Kids Camp and Program Expo, held every year in the winter. At the expo, you can meet with the staff of many different camps, including songwriting camps, and get your questions answered. You can also meet with programs that run throughout the year. 

    For further guidance on choosing the right camp for your child, check out the following Our Kids resources: How to choose a camp, Annual camp and program guide, and How camps develop character traits.
     

    Finally, to learn more about songwriting, we recommend consulting the following resources:
    Music City: Tips for Beginning Songwriters
    Music Goat: Five Songwriting Techniques
    Songwriters Association of Canada


    Frequently Asked Questions

    How many Songwriting camps are there?
    There are 3 programs specializing in Songwriting. In addition, there are 33 programs offering songwriting as an activity. Use the filters to narrow by age and program type, then click on matched programs to see daily activities, dates, rates and registration information.

    What are the fees to attend Songwriting camps?
    Fees for Songwriting camps range from $35 to $40 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.

    What age do Songwriting camps start at?
    There are programs available for children aged 7 through 19.

    Where can parents meet with Songwriting camps?
    Meet with program directors and staff at the Our Kids Camp & Program Expo. The Expo is held annually in February, and is a fun and informative day for parents, kids, and teens. Find event details and free tickets here.


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