Songwriting Workshops

Transforming Stories into Songs
Every Voice Heard

Drawing on more than three decades of experience as an award-winning songwriter, performer and educator, Luan delivers engaging, inclusive songwriting workshops for schools, communities, organisations and wellbeing settings. Her career has included collaborations with internationally acclaimed songwriters, producers and musicians, bringing a wealth of professional songwriting experience to every workshop. 

No musical experience is needed – just curiosity, creativity and a willingness to take part. 

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Workshop Settings

School & Colleges
Community Groups
Festivals & Arts Organisations
Health & Wellbeing
Creative Leaning Programmes
Corporate & Professional

What to expect

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Every workshop is tailored to suit the needs of the group, the setting and the timeframe — from a one-off session or half-day workshop to a full-day experience or an extended creative residency.

Workshops begin with an interactive masterclass in songwriting, introducing participants to the creative process through themes, lyrics, melody, chord progressions and song structure.
 
Together, the group explores ideas, develops a shared theme and discovers how a song evolves from a simple idea into a finished piece of music.
 
Working collaboratively, participants contribute ideas, build confidence and perform throughout the creative process in a supportive and inclusive environment. Every workshop culminates in the creation of an original song.
 
Participants don’t just learn about songwriting — they experience the complete creative journey, from the first spark of an idea to writing, performing and recording an original song together.

Every Workshop Offers

A welcoming, inclusive creative environment
 
Workshops tailored to every group, setting and timeframe
 
Collaborative songwriting from first idea to finished song
 
Creative expression, confidence and connection
 
A memorable shared experience through music
 
An original song created and recorded by the group
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See the Workshops in Action

Experience the creativity, collaboration and confidence that emerge as participants transform ideas into original songs.

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Partner with Songs of Our Place

Interested in bringing Songs of Our Place to your community?
 
The project is developed in partnership with theatres, libraries, local authorities, schools, arts organisations and community groups. Each project is shaped around the unique stories, voices and identity of the community, with partnerships developed to help bring the project to life.
 
If you’d like to explore bringing Songs of Our Place to your community, I’d love to hear from you.
 
Partner with Songs of Our Place

Why Work With Luan?

Award-winning songwriter and performer
Over 30 years' professional music industry experience
International Songwriting collaborations
More than 18 years delivering songwriting workshops
Workshops for all ages and abilities
Bespoke programmes designed around every group

Let's write yours together

Whether you’re looking for a one-off workshop, a creative residency or a large-scale community songwriting project, I’d love to hear about your ideas.