Finding Your Voice
Learn to write music freely
Ages 10+
3-6 students
75 min
8 weeks
Tues 7:00PM
May 5th - June 23rd
About This Course
Ideal For
This course is perfect for who wants to write and sing original music, and develop a lighthearted but professional approach to the discipline of songwriting. Whether you want to grow as a vocalist and improve your range, or translate your emotions or experiences into lyrics, this course will be a launchpad for your creative journey!
At a Glance
What to know before enrolling
$399
per 8-week session or $55/week
Tuesday 7:00PM
Prerequisites
No prior experience needed.
Bring With You
Headphones (over-ear recommended), A notebook or journal for session notes.
What You'll Learn
8 Weeks · 75 Minutes per session
01
weeks 1-2
Music Appreciation + Analysis
- Share musical inspirations
- Analyze songwriting techniques
- Learn vocal warmups
02
weeks 3-4
Idea Generation
- Generate melodies and song ideas
- Use chords as a framework
- Experiment with mumble tracks and conversational lyrics
03
weeks 5-6
Emotions + Themes
- Explore emotions and themes
- Translate experiences into lyrics
- Develop deeper artistic self-awareness
04
weeks 7-8
Individual Projects
- Write original songs independently or in groups
- Apply learned techniques
- Create a demo recording
What You'll Walk Away With
01
Analyze + incorporate the songwriting styles of influential artists
02
Understand song structure and how to craft effective hooks
03
Establish solid vocal technique and healthy vocal practices to embrace and utilize their unique instrument
04
Create a demo of an original song
After this course: After completing this program, students can continue their development through private or semi-private sessions, or advance into the next level of the program offered in Summer and Fall 2026.
Meet Your Instructor
Sam Gamper
Voice & Songwriting Instructor
Sam “Sajoga” Gamper is a songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from Toronto with more than a decade of experience making music. Wearing many hats on his own artist journey, he has developed both the technical expertise and artistic freedom necessary to produce high quality work and have fun doing it. His approach emphasizes the “play” that is inherent in making art – focusing on curiosity and self-expression above all else.
Featured Work
Ready to start?
No experience needed. Just show up – we’ll handle the rest.