Ever wanted to try writing your own songs? In this inspiring course, songwriter Jess Morgan will introduce you to the art of spoken word songwriting, guiding you step-by-step from first idea to finished piece. You’ll explore how storytelling brings music to life, how to create vivid imagery that sticks in listeners’ minds, and how to craft a memorable chorus—before putting it all together to create a song that’s uniquely yours.
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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.
