There will be resources to help with song writing and thinking about creating lyrics. We will also give ideas for developing chord structures, grooves, using different instruments and how to layer and record using music technology. There will also be some questions to encourage young people to develop a careers fact file.
You can find our resources here:
We will be adding things in over the course of the next few days. And as this is a bigger project with many things to do, we are giving you until 5pm on Friday 29th May to respond.
And don’t forget, keep sharing your responses with us on email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or on:
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Celebration Video: Sit back and enjoy the FANTASTIC song writing project - Who's my hero? We have been bowled over with the creative response's and think you'll agree we have some extremely talented children and young people. Many thanks to all musicians and educators who created tutorial video's to support young people in being creative and song writing.
One of the ways you can compose your very own song is by using the Garageband app! One of our staff, Susie, has created this fantastic tutorial with tips and tricks to help you get composing!
https://youtu.be/PXYlJf02CnA
Todays tips come from Rob on how he goes about writing a song! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgnn69zKgVw
We have Stuart showing us how he improvises using our chosen chords!
Today we have Jenny teaching us what instruments and technology are good for songwriting and how to get started writing a new song by playing around with chords!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnVCG1Hzpjw&feature=youtu.be