Beginner training plan
Your first lessonIn our first lesson, I focus on getting to know the student — their personality, musical interests, and comfort level. We explore simple melody-building games and a basic lyric exercise so I can understand how they naturally create. I also introduce the core idea that songwriting should feel fun and relaxed, not pressured. By the end of the first lesson, the student will have created a small musical idea and will feel confident that they can write and express themselves.
Lesson 2-3In lessons two and three, we begin building foundational skills. Students learn:
• how to create simple, singable melodies
• how to use repetition and variation
• how to brainstorm lyric ideas without judgment
• how to shape their ideas into short song sections
We usually complete a short verse or chorus together. These lessons help students understand the structure of songs and begin developing their own creative voice.
Lesson 4-10During lessons four through ten, students start developing full songs. We work on:
• writing stronger melodies
• expanding verses and choruses
• refining lyrics for clarity and emotion
• basic rhythm, phrasing, and delivery
• simple beatmaking or harmonic support if they’re interested
• recording early drafts of their work
By this stage, students gain confidence, understand the songwriting process, and can independently generate ideas. Most students complete 1–2 full original songs during this period.
Lesson 11+Beyond lesson eleven, students move into more advanced creative development. We refine their artistic style, explore storytelling techniques, improve vocal performance, and enhance musical arrangement or production. Depending on their goals, we may record polished versions of their songs, create a small project, or begin developing a personal songwriting portfolio. Each student continues at their own pace, with a focus on creative joy, skill-building, and long-term growth.
