This small mentorship program is for anyone looking for a dedicated space to explore the art of songwriting and composition. With one-on-one feedback and assistance, we'll work on individual assignments and group projects as we explore advanced composition concepts as they relate to any genre of music.

Each session will focus on a specific area of songwriting. Session 1 will be lyric writing, Session 2 will be melody writing, and Session 3 will be harmonic writing. Sign up for all three for a more well-rounded experience, or take just one or two and end up with a great foundation of knowledge as well!

To join, we recommend that you have a basic understanding of music notation, music theory, play an instrument, and/or sing in an ensemble. For those not able to demonstrate these requirements, an interview may be scheduled to see if the class will be a good fit for this student by emailing info@hopartscenter.org.

Instructor: Anina Lawrence
Grades: 9 to 12
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Day of the Week: Tuesdays
Sessions Choices:
Session One (Lyrics): January 14 to February 4
Session Two (Melody): February 11 to March 11 (skipping February 18),
Session 3 (Harmony): March 18 to April 8
Materials: Students should bring either a notebook & pencil or an iPad/tablet each week (if possible). Please also download the free app, Soundtrap Studio before you join. 

Register below for anywhere between 1 or all 3 sessions. When registering for multiple, you will receive a discount. There is a space in the registration form to indicate the specific dates you would like to attend.

HCA Policies: Please review our website's HCA Student Policies and Procedures here.

• Injury Waiver: You must agree to the HCA injury waiver to register for classes. 
  
  
• Photo Release Agreement: You can agree to the HCA's Photo Release Agreement during registration.
  
  
• Waiting List: If this class is sold out, it will say so below and will not allow you to register. If so, please add your name to our waitlist here. 
  
  

Scholarships: The HCA believes the arts are for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of the Dora Kishabay Garabedian Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund, we can assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Assistance is awarded based on demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Apply for a scholarship here.

MEMBERS SAVE ON CLASSES: Your membership helps the HCA change the lives of artists and art lovers through its nurturing faculty, state-of-the-art facility, and need-based scholarship program. We are pleased to offer 5% off class costs to HCA Members from the Insider–Plus LEVEL and up.

To apply your membership discount to your order, please log into your account at the top of this page. Once logged in, your membership level discounts will be reflected in your cart at checkout.