The Institute

Songwriting Courses


At the Institute we are proud to possess one of the UK's leading songwriting faculties, who deliver a range of full-time and part-time songwriting courses in the fantastic Institute facilities in central London.


With access to musicians, live venues and recording facilities, in addition to the fantastic teaching and curriculum, Institute songwriters are ideally placed to develop successful and rewarding careers in the music industry.



By enrolling on an Institute songwriting course, you will benefit from:

  • Small class sizes, meaning you get plenty of attention!

  • Opportunities to perform live in gigs and showcase events in London

  • Fantastic studio facilities

  • Connections into the music industry and advice on how to build your career

  • Industry-standard performance and practice facilities

  • An opportunity to significantly improve your vocal technique

  • An opportunity to build that all-important network of contacts


And on the full-time courses, you will graduate with a 3 track professional quality demo in your pocket plus an opportunity to showcase your material at The Bedford, London's premier songwriter showcase venue.

The Institute is honoured to be an Academic Supporter of The British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, the voice for music writers (BASCA). Read more about the Institute and BASCA.