Ever wanted to try writing your own songs? In this fun, self-paced course, singer-songwriter Jess Morgan will guide you through the basics of songwriting, from exploring spoken word to building a catchy chorus that sticks in your head. You’ll learn creative tips, discover how to shape your ideas into music, and get advice for continuing your musical journey. Designed especially for 9–12-year-olds, you’ll finish by writing and performing a song of your very own.
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About Jess Morgan
Jess Morgan is a writer, musician and theatremaker based in Norwich. With a background in music spanning some fourteen years, her songs have been backed by BBC Radio 2 and 6 MUSIC. Her music has seen her perform and tour extensively throughout the UK, Europe and North America in small venues and theatres – and just once, the O2 Arena. Jess was also a writer in residence with the British Council crossing Canada by train, and collaborating with Indigenous artists, and recently with The National Centre For Writing and Norwich Research Park, producing new writing collaborating with plant/crop research scientists.
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Our online courses offer young people the time to explore writing through fun, engaging prompts and activities – whether it’s poetry, prose or any other kind of writing they want to develop.
