
Songwriting Course – Write Better. Go Further.
In today’s music industry, talent alone won’t cut it. To thrive as a songwriter, you need to understand what makes a track commercially viable—from structure and lyric craft to emotional resonance and market appeal.
In Barcelona the Hit Songwriting Course runs as a small in-person class at our studio, taught in English by producers active in the city's electronic music scene, with the option to attend live online, using our specialist music collaboration software, Muse. Students join us from across Spain and the rest of Europe.
This course is built for those ready to move beyond hobbyist writing and start creating songs that can compete in the real world—whether you're aiming for chart placements, sync licensing, or cuts with other artists.
Taught in a small-class setting by a working professional songwriter with credits and collaborations across the industry, you'll gain:
Bring your own material, refine your sound, and learn how to position your songs for the right opportunities. You’ll leave this course not just a better writer, but a smarter, more strategic one—with the tools to pursue commercial success.
Sessions available in-person or LIVE online. Let’s turn your ideas into songs that get heard. Discover qualities that distinguish us, here.
“Garnish instructors do a great job at being in depth and detailed with everything so that no question or misunderstanding is left unsolved.”
Austen Greene
Yes - you'll cover devices like alliteration and anaphora and other lyric and melody techniques that make lines stick.
Yes - sessions run in-person or Live Online.
36 hours as a group course, or 20 hours 1-on-1.
Both - there's a dedicated module on placement and politics, covering A&R and how songs actually get cut.
Yes - there are collaborative writing opportunities designed to mimic real industry co-writing sessions.
€1299 + €100 Registration if booked 14 days before start or €1499 + €200 Registration
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