The Songwriting Academy

Oliver Wendall Holmes is quoted as saying something like “Most people die with their music still in them.” Having recently turned 70, recalling this quote really lit a fire under my bum. I have a boatload of music in me and I need to get it out. After a 40-year hiatus from the music world, isolation during the pandemic rekindled a desire to produce music. To that end I took numerous online courses in songwriting and music production in the past couple of years while I mucked around getting u...

This songwriting course has helped me to see the beautiful in the ordinary again. It has not only reminded me of all the reasons I started writing songs but also got me out of my comfort zone... writing more authentically and with more confidence in my abilities and the creative process. I have really enjoyed the opportunity to share my music with other students and hear theirs each day through the online platform and the practical assignments that really help bring each sessions' lessons to ...

I have been participating in the 555 songwriting challenge and enjoying the experience thoroughly! Martin Sutton keeps it very real, heart centered and musical! I love the guests that he brought in too. Together they create a very warm, welcoming, affirming and informative environment! We are learning a lot and having fun too! I’ll be back! 💖🎶💖

What more can I say then wow, wow, WOW. I’ve been inspired to write and produce songs in a way I’ve never thought of doing it! I participated in the 555 songwriter course and it’s been the best few days in a long time! The amount of knowledge and tips I’ve got is invaluable

Just attended their FREE online songwriting course, and safe to say it’s the best free course I’ve ever taken (and better than most paid ones as well). Martin and his illustrious gang of songwriters inspired me and gave me practical exercises to kickstart my songwriting. I am a lifelong performer and studied music in university, but only recently began writing my own music and I can confidentially say this course and this team can teach beginners but also help intermediate and professional ...