Songwriting in a Day - Teens School Holiday Program

Next date: Tuesday, 07 July 2026 | 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM

Woman wearing headphones, singing into a microphone and holding music

About the workshop

Join us for a full-day, immersive songwriting workshop where you’ll learn the essentials of composing and recording your own songs - crafting melodies, writing lyrics, and shaping ideas into finished pieces.

You’ll also be guided through setting up microphones and laying down tracks, with the opportunity to record your work in groups. We’ll support you every step of the way to help bring your music to life.

No experience required.

Schedule

10am to 12pm: songwriting
12 to 12.30pm: lunch (pizza provided)
12.30 to 2.30pm: song recording in groups 
2.30 to 3pm: sharing of recordings 

Please fill out the registration form and tell us a bit about yourself and why you would like to participate. Registrations for this program will close on 30 June. 

Contact us on artsprograms@kingston.vic.gov.au if you have any questions or need further support.

Who is this for?

We would like to hear from you if you are:

  • aged 13 to 17 years
  • interested to learn new creative skills
  • can commit to staying for the whole day (10 am to 3 pm).

Who will be facilitating?

Jack Parsons

Jack Parsons co-founded Guts Touring (formerly Up The Guts and Small Town Big Sound) with Jimmy Clarke in 2016 to open new touring routes across Australia—giving artists more chances to develop, perform, and earn before heading overseas.

Inspired by the plug-and-play ethos of the Australian pub rock circuit, the project has evolved to reach increasingly remote regions, drawing influence from the landmark tours of Warumpi Band and Midnight Oil through remote communities in the 1980s.

He is also a co-founder of the Bush Music Fund, supporting First Nations musicians from remote areas to overcome barriers to the industry.

Jack performs with The Pretty Littles as their singer and rhythm guitarist and primary songwriter. The band is about to release their 8th studio album and toured consistently over the last 15 years playing festivals and sold out headline shows across Australia. The band were recently invited to perform in Sri Lanka.

Jack has worked as both a lawyer and journalist.

Kane King

Kane King is a songwriter, producer, live engineer and drummer.

Throughout his career he has worked with artists like M. Ward, Charlie Crockett, Goanna, Gomez, Big Star, Kylie Auldist, Alice Skye, Bad Dreems, Milk Carton Kids, The Delines, Angel Olson, Alice Phoebe Lou, Private Function, Sly Withers, Teen Jesus & the Jean Teasers, Sierra Ferrel, and many more.

This extensive experience has allowed him to hone his craft and develop a keen ear for the intricacies of an array of genres. He is also the live engineer on the Guts Tours.

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When

  • Tuesday 07 July 2026, 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM

Location

Westall Library, 35 Fairbank Rd, Clayton South, 3169, View Map

Consider walking, cycling or using public transport options, leaving your car at home.

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