Concordia Conservatory’s Songwriting, Composition, and Music Theory programs enhance your creativity and strengthen your foundational skills. Whether you’re looking to refine your songwriting, composition, arranging, lyric writing, or music theory abilities, our programs are customized to suit your interests.

Concordia Conservatory offers private lessons in songwriting, composition, arranging, lyric writing, and music theory for students of all ages. Enrollment is open to those with at least two years of instrumental experience. First-time students must interview with the Executive Director before enrolling. 

Our Songwriting & Composition students have gone on to participate in prestigious summer programs, become music majors at top music schools worldwide, and win national awards. 

Music theory is crucial for both creators and performers. A deeper understanding of musical structures enhances composers’ skills and performers’ sensitivity. Our private music theory lessons cover music notation, ear training, rhythm, intervals, scales, modes, music analysis, and improvisation.

In this class, students can expect to learn various aspects of music production using Logic Pro X. They will record and edit both MIDI and audio data, learn drum sequencing, use plug-in software for virtual instruments, and explore a variety of production techniques such as mixing and mastering. 

Additional lab time is available upon request. Contact the Conservatory to schedule.

The Summer Composition & Songwriting Camp offers students ages 9–18 a unique opportunity to focus on creating new works. Composers write pieces for small ensembles, which are recorded and performed in a concert at the end of the camp. Students receive private and group instruction tailored to their musical interests, along with lessons in analysis, score reading, theory, and ear training.