Songwriting for Retirees - Free 'Elements of Songwriting' Zooms

Discover the Elements of Songwriting for FREE— No Experience Needed

Have you ever thought, "I wish I could write a song,” but had no idea where to begin?

Now that you've done the hard work — the careers, the kids, the commitments, the daily grind — maybe it’s time to explore something just for you. Something creative. Something meaningful.

“Elements of Songwriting” is a free, 1.5 hour live Zoom session designed especially for people who’ve always loved music but never had the chance to write their own. You don’t need to know how to play an instrument, read music, or sing in tune. All you need is an open mind and a story to tell.

Who This Is For:

• Retirees or semi-retirees looking for a creative outlet

• Curious minds ready to try something new

• People who’ve spent their lives listening to music and want to understand how it’s made

• Grandparents who want to write something special for — or with — their grandkids

• Anyone of any age ready to turn emotions and memories into music

Next Live Session:

Friday Sep 5th 2:30 PM (AEST)

Friday Sep 12th 2:30 PM (AEST)
Hosted live on Zoom — completely free to join

💬 What People Say:

• “Whatever we expressed, Ben validated, with supportive comments and constructive advice. He was so encouraging, and inclusive, and his tips on how to approach just getting started were genuinely useful.”

• “Although most of us were strangers, there was an almost instant feeling of connection and community.”

• “I feel inspired to take the worksheet and dig out my collection of scribbled lines and half written verses, pull out a few favourites, and see if I can turn them into something using this process.”

• “This course has opened up so many things - friendships, creative outlets, peeps meeting peeps.  I’ve entered the lyrics contest for American Songwriter with one song already…. plus I never would have taken the plunge recently at the open mic without the course. You made lots of good things happen ❤️.”

• “It's given me a sense of purpose and a way to reconnect with my creativity and love of music. It’s been more than just a learning experience; it’s been a source of hope and much-needed respite!”

What We’ll Cover in Just 1.5 Hours:

Theme & Emotion Through Lyrics

• How to choose a strong, meaningful theme for your song

• 4 ways to find inspiration — from life experience to emotion

• How to use imagery, metaphor, and simile to create vivid lyrics

• Simple rhyme structures that shape your story and make it sing

Rhythm & Song Structure

• How words and rhythm work together in a song

• Why syllables and natural speech matter

• How verses, choruses, and bridges each serve a purpose

• A look at 5 easy-to-understand song structures used in countless great songs

Melody, Music & Dynamics

• Understand basic chord progressions — no theory needed

• 5 progressions that create emotion and energy

• How to write a simple melody that supports your message

• What a “hook” is and how to craft one

• The role of dynamics in shaping a song’s journey

Whether you’re writing just for yourself, for your family, or simply exploring a new side of your creativity — this workshop is a welcoming, judgment-free place to begin.

Sign up now and take the first step toward writing your own song