NickyVerse - Write Your Song!

In this engaging three-session workshop, aspiring young songwriters work together in a songwriters' circle to turn their ideas into finished pieces of music. Guided by Mr. Nicky, whose educational songs have been viewed more than 30 million times on YouTube, participants write lyrics, craft melodies, and experience the creative songwriting process from start to finish.

By the end of the workshop, each participant receives a personalized recording of their song, an award certificate of authorship, and a custom lyric sheet to share with family and friends. No musical experience or instruments are required.

EXAMPLE: Luther's First Song

Luther is a member of his school orchestra, and he knew he wanted to start writing his own original songs. He just wasn't sure how to begin.

Workshop 1: Luther decided to write about trees. It was then time to listen to what he wanted to communicate and offer a variety of possible lyrical lines for him to consider. He was free to accept, change, or discard any suggestion—the final words and ideas were his. By the end of the session, he had completed his lyrics.

Workshop 2: To help Luther find the right musical direction for his lyrics, he thought about the songs he really loves. He chose one as a reference point for style and melody, then used that inspiration as a springboard for something entirely his own. Together we shaped and refined his melody until it flowed naturally with the lyrics he had written. The finished melody was uniquely Luther's.

Workshop 3: Celebration Day! Luther heard his song come to life in a cover of it that I recorded. After two workshops of developing his lyrics and melody, he could sit back, listen, and hear his finished song as a complete piece of music.

You can hear the recording here:

And this is only the beginning. Luther can continue developing, changing, and refining his song as his musical skills grow. Most importantly, he now has his original song captured in tangible form, establishing a record of his authorship and ownership of his creative work.

Luther came to the workshop wondering how to write a song, and he left with one of his own!

Why Write Your Song in the Age of AI?

Technology can now generate a polished song in seconds. One implication of this for creative people is that genuine songwriting skills might become more rare, and hopefully more valuable, than ever.

As songwriters, we search deep inside the human spirit and bring out our songs to share with others for their benefit. With AI, it's almost the opposite: we send out prompts, and computers bring songs into our devices. There's nothing wrong with that, but it's obvious which process is more valuable! Writing original lyrics and melodies gives young people the opportunity to discover their own voice, transform their experiences and ideas into something meaningful to them and others, and develop creative works that are uniquely their own.

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Please use the form below to request information about pricing and availability. You can also reach me directly at mrnickychicago@gmail.com.