Program Overview

Songwriting Summer School (Ages 13-17)

Key Info

Duration

• 1 Week
• More duration options:

Start Date

• 2025: 4 August

Timetable

• Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm

Fees

• £445 payment in full
• £100 reg fee + balance of £345

Accommodation

• Moving to London is a big step, and we’re here to help make it easier. While we don’t offer on-campus housing, we work with trusted providers to help you find safe, comfortable student accommodation that fits your needs and budget. From private studios to shared flats and homestays, there are plenty of options - many fully furnished and equipped with high-speed internet and secure access.

Our Student Services team is here to support you with advice and guidance as you search for the right place. Visit our accommodation page to explore your options and feel free to contact us if you need help!

Course Overview

If you have a passion for songwriting, join pointblank this summer for five inspiring days (Monday to Friday) of creative exploration. You’ll learn how today’s hits are crafted, uncover what makes a song successful, and gain hands-on experience developing your own lyrics, melodies, and arrangements. Taught by professional songwriters who’ve worked with artists like Jamelia, Bob Marley, Sugababes, and All Saints, you’ll get expert guidance on composition, music theory, and structure, all in a supportive and fun studio environment. Small class sizes ensure you receive plenty of 1-2-1 support as you build your confidence as a songwriter.

Modules

• Songs & Songwriting
• Basic DAW Skills
• Music Theory for Songwriters
• Song Analysis
• Writing Lyrics
• Rhyming Structures
• Topline & Melody
• Writing Songs to a Backing Track
• Harmony
• Chord Progressions
• Structure & Arrangement
• Workflow

Expert Lecturers

• Chris Franck
• Linton Bennett
• John Davies

Career Opportunities

Songwriters have the potential to earn a significant income through royalties, performance rights, and licensing fees. The entertainment industry has never been bigger with multiple platforms on the lookout for content and music every day. Talented songwriters who consistently produce high-quality work can build lucrative careers over time through artists, movies, theatre, TV shows, commercials, video games, and other media.

• Music Producer
• Songwriter
• Vocalist
• Music Arranger
• Musical Director
• Lyricist
• Rapper
• Music Publisher
• Artist/Performer
• A&R Label Manager

FAQ

• Do I need to buy equipment to take the course?
  • No, we supply all the equipment you need for your course.
• What is my timetable?
  • This is a five-day summer school course which takes place from Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm each day.
• I am an International Student. How do I apply?
  • Non-UK students may need to apply for a Standard Visitor visa. Please refer to our International Student Guidance section for more information on the application process.
• Do you provide accommodation?
  • There is a wide range of student residences and accommodation options near to pointblank. Please contact us for more information.
• Help! My question is not answered here
  • If you have further questions, don’t be shy, please contact a course advisor who will be happy to help.