Songwriting Journal: Song Notebook for Girls
Songwriting School Series
What’s inside...
This songwriting journal is designed for girls who have a passion for music and creative writing. It includes song note and brainstorming pages, song study sheets to learn from professionals, and blank templates for original compositions. It serves as an activity book to inspire year-round creativity and makes a great gift for budding songwriters. Additional books in the Songwriting School series are also available.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-11
Length
100 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What kind of songs would you love to write about and why?
How do you think music can help people express their feelings?
If you could write a song for someone special, what would it be about?
What is your favorite part of songwriting mentioned in this journal?
How does songwriting make you feel and what message would you want to share through your songs?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to share personal experiences that could inspire a song.
Discuss the emotions that different types of songs can evoke and why they think that happens.
Collaborate on a simple song together to understand the joy of sharing and creating music.
Praise their creativity and insights, reinforcing confidence in their songwriting skills.
Connect the themes of the journal to real-life musicians or songwriters they admire; ask how they relate to them.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity and Self-expression
Explanation: The 'Songwriting Journal: Song Notebook for Girls' encourages young readers to express their thoughts and emotions through songwriting.
Real-World Application: Children can use songwriting to explore their feelings and communicate their ideas, which can boost emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
Example Lesson: Discipline and Persistence
Explanation: As children write songs, they learn the value of revising and improving their work, teaching them persistence.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the importance of perseverance in achieving goals, applicable in academics and personal projects.
Example Lesson: Cultural Appreciation
Explanation: Children are exposed to various music genres and styles, fostering an appreciation for diverse cultures and histories associated with different music.
Real-World Application: By appreciating diverse musical styles, children can develop a more inclusive worldview and better interpersonal relationships with peers from various backgrounds.
Example Lesson: Confidence Building
Explanation: Sharing their own songs can help children build confidence as they take pride in their creations.
Real-World Application: This confidence can translate into more assertive participation in class and other social settings, enhancing their public speaking and presentation skills.
Example Lesson: Language Skills
Explanation: Songwriting enhances vocabulary and helps in mastering language nuances, offering a fun way to learn language arts.
Real-World Application: Improved language skills can lead to better reading comprehension and writing skills, crucial for academic success.