New Songwriting Workshop: Why Experience Matters More Than Information
For a long time, I believed that if I just learned a little more, read another book, watched another video, took another class, and practiced myself to sleep, I’d finally feel “ready” to write the song I wanted to write.
But over time, I realized something: I know what I need to do… when I’m encouraged to listen.
I now know how it feels to write a song. I want to help others feel the joy of writing and recording a song before you feel “ready.”
You don’t need more knowledge. You just need a guide—and some support—to take a small idea and…
Stay with it.
Get stuck.
Get unstuck.
And eventually finish a song that feels honest and true.
This experience will change you for good.
It builds confidence.
It builds trust in your instincts.
It reminds you that you’re capable of more than you think.
That’s the heart behind Song Bridge, the new songwriting workshop I’m leading with Jam Academy.
It’s not about becoming “a better songwriter” in some abstract way.
It’s about giving yourself the gift of:
Focused creative time
Supportive guidance
A safe space to experiment
And the chance to complete something meaningful
Whether or not you ever share the song publicly, the process itself is the point.
If you’ve been carrying ideas around for years…
If you’ve been waiting to feel “ready”…
If you’re curious what might happen if you finally gave yourself permission—
This might be for you.
👉 Learn more + enroll here: https://www.jamacademy.com/songwriting-workshop
If you’ve been waiting to feel “ready,” this might be your moment!
At a glance
Program dates: April 18 – June 13
Format: 8 sessions + optional Zoom “get unstuck” support
Studio days (studio tiers): May 23–24 at London Bridge Studio
Outcome: a fully realized, professionally recorded version of your song + a “Songwriter’s Toolkit” you can reuse
Who it’s for
You’re an adult who wants to make something you’re truly proud of
You’ve never given yourself “permission” and you’re ready for an adventure
You’ve got seeds (memos, notebooks, fragments) but aren’t sure how to finish
You want feedback that’s encouraging and actionable
You’d love a real studio experience without it feeling intimidating
What you’ll walk away with
Your own song!
A repeatable process for writing and recording more songs
A simple “studio-friendly” plan (tempo, key, form, dynamics, references)
More trust in your instincts—and a clear way to keep writing after the program ends
If you choose a studio tier, you’ll also get:
A real recording experience at London Bridge Studio with a supportive team
A baseline mix you can listen to, share privately, or build on
A note on privacy:
You don’t have to share your song publicly. The studio session is private. And if you do want to share, we’ll help you choose a path that fits your comfort level—open mic, private listening party, Bandcamp/Spotify, etc.
Teaching team
Dave Hill Jr. — songwriter, performer, master coach; former exec at Ableton + iZotope; author of Doubt Riding Shotgun
Chris Griffin — founder of Jam Academy
Jonathan Plum — producer/engineer, co-owner of London Bridge Studio
