Write your first songs.
Find your voice.
Share your story.
SongCraft is a 12-week songwriting class at Mason Music.
Sign UpRegistration is open July 6 – August 9. Space is limited.
Have you ever wanted to write a song but didn’t know where to start?
SongCraft at Mason Music is a hands-on, beginner-friendly class designed to help you unlock your creativity and learn the craft of writing original music—no prior experience required.
Led by real award winning songwriters, this 12-week class focuses on doing, not just learning. You’ll break down real songs, experiment with ideas, and write your own music in a supportive and fun group environment.
The first 10 weeks will focus on learning and practicing the writing process. Week 11 will be focused on recording a demo of one of the class songs and week 12 will be a listening party and class review where friends and family are invited to join.
Whether you play an instrument or just love to sing, this class will give you the tools and confidence to start creating.
Who is this for?
Teen Class:
- Ages 14-19
- Saturdays, 11 am – 12 pm
Adult Class:
- Ages 20+
- Saturdays, 10 am – 11 am
This class is a good fit for:
- Beginners
- Vocalists
- Instrumentalists
- Creative people who want instruction
- People who love writing lyrics, melody or storytelling.
What You’ll Learn
- The core building blocks of great songs (melody, lyrics, structure, and hooks)
- How to analyze songs you love—and apply those ideas to your own writing
- Creative exercises to generate unique, less obvious ideas
- How to turn a simple concept into a full song
- The mindset of a songwriter: embracing the process (yes—even writing a few “bad” songs along the way)
Meet Your Teacher
Durand Robinson
Durand Robinson is a professional songwriter, recording artist, and creative mentor known for his dynamic approach to music and storytelling. With years of experience writing and performing, Durand brings both industry insight and a passion for helping others discover their unique voice.
Durand won the Male Country Song of the Year at the 2025 Josie Awards in Nashville, TN.
Songwriting Class Details
- Dates: August 15 – November 7, 2026 (no class Halloween weekend)
- Optional Make-up Week: November 14
- Adults: Saturdays, 10:00–11:00 AM
- Teens: Saturdays, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Location: Mason Music – Cahaba Heights
- Class Size: Limited to 12 students
- Class Cost: $50/week
What You’ll Walk Away With
By the end of this course, you’ll:
- Understand the songwriting process from idea to finished song
- Have written several original songs (as an individual and as a class)
- A demo recording of one class song
- Feel confident expressing your ideas through music
- Know how to keep writing long after the class ends
Registration
Open July 6 – August 9
Spots are limited and expected to fill quickly.
Ready to write your first songs?
Join Songwriting 101 and learn how to turn ideas into music.
FAQs
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Do I need songwriting experience?
Not at all. If you have a story to tell, we will help you learn how to tell it.
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Do I need to play an instrument?
No. This class will be structured in a way that works for lyricists as well as instrumentalists.
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Is this for teens or adults?
Both – we have separate classes so people can learn with peers.
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Will I have to perform?
We will host an optional showcase at the end of the class. We would love for you to participate if you want the experience.
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What if I miss a week?
Because this is a class, there aren’t opportunities for make up lessons or reschedules. If you miss a week, we will see you the following week. If our teacher has to cancel a class, the class will be rescheduled.