The Songwriters Workshop is a live, interactive program where students write and produce original music while learning how to release and manage their work as independent artists.
What to Expect
The Songwriters Workshop is a 5-week, live online program designed to give students a real-world understanding of songwriting, production, and the modern music industry.
Classes meet twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, allowing students to consistently build momentum while balancing school and other commitments.
Date(s)
March 3, 2026 - April 2, 2026
Time
4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Location
Remote
FAQs
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IndieWall is a series of artist development workshops designed to teach young musicians how to write, produce, promote, and manage their own music careers—without relying on agents, labels, or industry gatekeepers.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. High school students (ages 14–18) who are passionate about music and have some experience playing an instrument or using a digital audio workstation (DAW). Students should have a basic familiarity with making music—whether that’s guitar, piano, vocals, electronic production, or another instrument.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Students learn the foundational skills of a modern independent artist, including:
Songwriting & lyric development
Music production (home/bedroom studio setup)
Branding & artist identity
Music marketing & social media
Booking shows & touring
How to release music independently
Career management skills
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All workshops are conducted live via Zoom, twice per week. Sessions are interactive, collaborative, and designed to feel like a real artist-development environment—not a lecture.
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The program runs for one month, meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Special sessions or advanced workshops may be added throughout the year.
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Pricing varies by session type and level. Please contact us directly for tuition details or to ask about payment options.
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At minimum:
A computer or tablet with Zoom
Headphones
Reliable internet
Access to an instrument or a DAW (GarageBand, Logic, Ableton, etc.)
Optional but helpful:
USB microphone
MIDI controller or keyboard
Any instrument they enjoy
We’ll help students maximize whatever tools they already have.
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Yes. Every student receives individual feedback on their songs, production work, and artist development progress. The program is highly personalized.
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This program is best for students who already have some musical experience. Students should feel comfortable playing an instrument or working in a DAW. That said, the program is structured to challenge all experience levels and help students grow quickly.
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Yes—most students complete at least one original song, demo, or release-ready project by the end of the workshop.
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Email us at info@indiewall.com or fill out the contact form on our website.
We’ll follow up with next steps, scheduling, and enrollment details.