Find Your Inner Song
A 10 week online songwriting course for beginners
with Georgie Buchanan
15th September - 17th November
Tuesdays on Zoom | 6-8pm GMT
Do you dream of writing your first song?
If you've searched for a songwriting course for beginners, a way to write a song without knowing music theory, or how to play an instrument, this is for you.
There's a thread of something that keeps tugging at you, and you're not sure where it leads. A hum that arrives in the shower and dissolves before you start the day. A phrase you typed into your notes app somewhere near midnight, and have never opened again.
You've thought about writing a song. Maybe for a long time now, but something always holds you back before you begin.
Maybe you don't play an instrument. You might not know the names of chords or scales, and the thought of learning all of that first, before you're "allowed" to write anything, makes the whole thing feel further away rather than closer.
Or maybe it isn't the technical part at all. Maybe it's a quieter thought, underneath everything else: I'm not really a creative person. That's for other people.
So the hum stays a hum. The line stays a line, unopened, unsung. And the song that's already somewhere inside you waits to be found.
A unique songwriting journey
By the end of this 10 week guided journey, you'll have written and finished a song of your own. Your words, your melody, something that didn't exist in the world before you made it.
We’ll explore through embodied vocal exercises, simple musical games, and connection exercises that bring us back to the creativity that lives within all of us. All exercises will be tailored to people at the start of their songwriting journey and we'll learn through experiencing rather than theory
This is a course that guides you into creating songs that come from connection with ourselves, each other and the world around us
You will learn how to:
- connect with the creative energy that is within all of us and is all around us so you can always have a starting point for writing songs
- create song lyrics so that you can express the stories of your inner world
- create songs without an instrument so that you can get started with songwriting without any equipment or experience needed
- connect with music intuitively so that you can sing with an instrument using simple chords
- build confidence so that you can sing in front of a small group
Who is the course for?
This is for you if:
You have little or no experience writing songs or playing an instrument. You carry fragments, a hum, a phrase, a feeling, and aren't sure what to do with them. You've spent years thinking "maybe one day" and you're ready to stop waiting. You want to feel more connected to yourself, your voice, and your own creativity.
This is not for you if:
You're looking to learn formal music theory in depth. You already write and play confidently and want an advanced technical course. You want something self-paced and pre-recorded, rather than live and shared with others.
What's Included?
8 live, interactive calls. On these live calls we'll explore songwriting through embodied vocal practices, simple musical games and connection exercises. Each one builds gently on the last, carrying you from fragment to finished song.
A 30 minute 1:1 session with Georgie. Time given entirely to your song, your voice, your process, whatever you need most in that moment.
Two guest teacher sessions. Fresh perspectives and new ways in, from teachers I trust, woven through the course alongside my own.
Progressive weekly mini practices. Each week builds softly on the last, with mini practices to play with at home. These will include embodiment, play, lyrics, melody, expression, so that by the final call, a whole song has taken shape without it ever feeling like a leap.
A WhatsApp group for the whole group. A place to share a line you're stuck on, a voice note you're quietly proud of, or just to feel the company of others doing this same brave thing.
Buddy groups. A smaller circle to check in with between calls. Songwriting can feel exposing. You won't be doing it alone.
A final sharing session. The chance to share the song you've written with a group who has watched it grow, and to hear what everyone else has grown too.
The maximum group size will be 10 people
The Schedule
15th September - Live Call 1
Creativity as connection and the stories within
Creativity is within us and all around us, this session will be an opportunity to connect with this force through sharing the stories that live within us. We will share the stories that feel easy to work with, while we build confidence and connection together.
22nd September - Live Call 2
Movement and melody
In this session we'll explore how connecting melody with movement helps us sing more intuitively. We'll journey through embodied vocal exercises and playful musical games, until you feel comfortable turning any phrase into a melody.
29th September - Live Call 3
Introduction to chords and melody
This is an opportunity to learn about chords and melody in an intuitive way. We'll experiment with simple exercises and instruments that introduce us to chords without complex theory. You can either bring an instrument or use an instrument app on your phone.
6th October - Live Call 4
Vision, imagination and point of view
In this session, we'll dive into imagination, imagery and the endless possibilities that arrive when we tell our story song from another point of view.
13th October - Live Call 5
Guest Teacher session with Libby Rose Waite
The Selkie Story
Libby will be sharing a session inspired by The Selkie Story. Half woman, half seal, half human, half wild she traces the path between two worlds and coaxes us to feel the wild within. Tap into the power of fairytale, folklore and land.
20th October - Live Call 6
Guest Teacher session with Jenny Ní Ruiséil
Land, Ancestry and Song
26th October - 1st November
Creative Self Study Week 1
The course is structured so you have time and space, which means no live calls in these creative self study weeks. Work on your song at your own pace and meet in your buddy groups. I'll provide exercises to support you in your process.
2nd November - 8th November
Creative Self Study Week 2
9th November - Live Call 7
Songs as Ecosystems
Songs can be threads that bring us together. In this session, we'll share where we're at with the song we are writing as a way to connect with each other and continue growing our song.
10th - 16th November
One to One sessions with Georgie
This session will give you time entirely devoted to your song, your voice, your process, whatever you need most in that moment.
17th November - Live Call 8
Final sharing circle
This will be an opportunity to share your song with the group (if you would like to) and celebrate all that we have created.
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About Georgie Buchanan
I’m a singer, harpist, songwriter and creative facilitator. I help people find their way back to the creativity and voice within.
I don't believe creativity is a talent some people have and others don't. I believe it's something we lose touch with, not something we're missing. My work is embodied and playful, with no music theory and no jargon, built for people who feel shy, unsure, or convinced they're "not creative," because I believe that creativity lives in all of us.
I've spent more than 10 years teaching songwriting and voice through live workshops, courses, and events. I've also honed my skills as a songwriter and performer, performing extensively around the UK and Europe. My album 'Wise as a Fool' has been played on BBC Radio 3 and BBC 6Music and I recently performed one of my vocal compositions at the Tate Modern.
About Jenny Ní Ruséil
Jenny is a yoga teacher, musician, guide, seeker, student, writer, translator and lover of all the ways that soul tries to speak to us through the body, song, words, emotion and the land that we live on.
Jenny will be sharing a session inspired by Land, Ancestry and Song...
About Libby Rose Waite
Libby is a mythopoetic therapist, embodiment guide and Dream Witch devoted to helping others access the imaginal realms.
Her journey has been shaped by the wisdom of Depth Psychology, Tantra and the somatic arts.
But more than that, it has been shaped by a profound trust in the mystery of life and its ability to guide us toward wholeness.
Libby will be sharing a session inspired by The Selkie Story. Half woman, half seal, half human, half wild she traces the path between two worlds and coaxes us to feel the wild within
Pricing & Payment Plans
Early Bird Offer
Join before midnight on 2nd September and Save £50 (Normally £490.00)
1 x payment of £440
or Choose a Payment Plan Below
Plan 1
3 x payments of £168
Plan 2
6 x payments of £87
There will only be 10 spaces available for this course
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any experience with music or songwriting?
No. Most people who join have never written a song or played an instrument. That's exactly who this is for.
What if I can't play an instrument?
You don't need to be able to play an instrument. We will mainly work with voice, words, and simple musical games. In call 3: 'Introduction to Chords and Melody' we will playfully explore singing with instruments. There will be two options either to sing with a music app on your phone or to borrow an instrument from a friend. These exercises will be tailored to people new to playing instruments.
What if I don't think I have a good singing voice?
Many people feel that they don't have a 'good' singing voice. These sessions are specifically tailored to people that want to build their confidence with singing. Each week we'll explore gentle embodied vocal exercises to help you find a connection with your own unique sound.
Will I need to learn music theory?
No, we won't be learning complex music theory. I love to break down musical concepts into accessible chunks and we will learn through play rather than theoretical explanation
What happens on the live calls?
Each call combines embodied vocal exercises, simple musical games, and connection exercises. Every week builds gently on the last, so by the end, a whole song has taken shape
What if I miss a call?
The course is designed for you to join all the calls live as many elements will include interactive group work. That said, I understand that sometimes it is not possible to join a call live so all calls will be recorded and uploaded to our online course portal.
How much time does this take each week?
Each week we will have a 2 hour live call on a Tuesday evening from 6-8pm. I will also share some mini exercises to try at home that you can take at your own pace
How big is the group?
The maximum group size will be 10 people
More Questions?
If you have any more questions or just want to have a chat with Georgie before you sign up you can click the link below
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