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Founded by Murray Foster, Toronto Songwriting School is Canada’s first and only institute devoted

Toronto Songwriting School is Canada’s first and only institute devoted exclusively to songwriting. We believe that there are two elements involved with becoming a better songwriter: exposure to and analysis of great songs (‘learning through osmosis’) and expanding your songwriting “toolkit” through ear training, lyrical analysis, understanding melodic structure and the function of chords, and increasing your chord palette. We de-emphasize lecturing in favour of giving students concrete examples that they can analyze and emulate. Much of the class time is spent in small groups, so that students can discuss and learn from each other. Explore the craft of songwriting regardless of your musical experience – from beginners with no musical training to seasoned songwriters.

09/27/2026

Sunday Song Prompt: A Conversation With Someone Who Isn’t Here

Write a song addressed directly to someone you can’t talk to anymore.

What would you tell them?

What question would you finally ask?

What mundane little thing would you want them to know?

You don’t have to explain why they’re gone. Just start talking.

09/24/2026

What could you write if you gave yourself an entire weekend?

The Fall Songwriter Getaway is an inspiring weekend of songwriting, workshops, feedback, good food, and time with other people who understand why you’ve been thinking about the same chorus for two weeks.

Join Murray Foster and guest mentor Jory Nash, November 6–8 in Prince Edward County.

Space is limited, and advance registration is required. Day passes are also available for local songwriters or those with other local accommodations.

www.songwritergetaways.com

09/23/2026

Welcome to the Doghouse! We’re excited to be launching this in-person songwriting class. Check the schedule for upcoming sessions in October and November. www.torontosongwritingschool.com

DoghouseSongwritersClub

09/22/2026

Tonight, we begin.

Songwriting for Beginners starts this evening, with six weeks to learn, experiment, share ideas, and build your songwriting practice.

And in Week 4, Canadian singer-songwriter Mariel Buckley will join us to talk about her creative process and answer questions.

Class starts tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET on Zoom.

There’s still time to join us: www.torontosongwritingschool.com

09/21/2026

Today is the last day to apply for an Open Door Bursary for the Fall Songwriter Getaway.

The bursary provides one songwriter with a no-cost spot at our November 6–8 getaway in Prince Edward County. If cost has been keeping you from joining us, we hope you’ll apply.

Applications close tonight.
www.torontosongwritingschool.com/tss-open-door-bursary/

09/20/2026

Sunday Song Prompt: The Last Ordinary Day

Write about the last completely normal day before everything changed.

Nobody knew it was important yet.

What did you eat? What did somebody say? What song was playing? What tiny detail would become unforgettable later?

Write the ordinary day...not the big event.

09/19/2026

We’re excited to start something new.

Join us this Wednesday at 11 a.m. for the first Doghouse Songwriters Club at Toronto Songwriting School’s Doghouse Studio in Little Italy.

We’ll spend the morning sharing songs, digging into a focused songwriting lesson, co-writing, and getting to know some other Toronto songwriters.

Come with a song, an idea, or just show up ready to write.

The Doghouse Songwriters Club
Wednesday, September 23rd at 11 a.m.
248-1/2 Euclid Avenue

www.torontosongwritingschool.com

09/18/2026

What happens when songwriting gets to be the whole weekend?

At our Fall Songwriter Getaway, the goal is not to arrive with everything figured out.

It’s to give yourself the time and space to start new songs, write with other people, share what you’re working on, and see what happens when everyday distractions are not in charge of the schedule.

From November 6–8, we’ll be in Prince Edward County with Murray Foster and guest mentor Jory Nash.

There will be writing. Co-writing. Conversation. Probably too much coffee. And a lot more time to follow an idea than most of us usually get.

Space in the house is limited. Day passes are also available for songwriters who live nearby or who decide to stay in a hotel.

Advance registration is required:
https://www.songwritergetaways.com/2026-fall-songwriter-getaway/

09/16/2026

What actually happens in the Intermediate Song Workshop?

Each week starts with a focused songwriting lesson.

Then you put the idea into practice through co-writing with other participants instead of filing it away under “interesting things I may use someday.”

Over the six weeks, you’ll also write and submit original songs for feedback.

It’s designed for songwriters with some experience who want to keep learning by actually writing. Class begins in one week, and we have added extra spots to this very popular class!

Intermediate Song Workshop
Wednesdays, 7–9 p.m. ET
Beginning September 23
https://torontosongwritingschool.com/intermediate-original-song-workshop/

09/15/2026

One week to go!

Our six-week Songwriting for Beginners course starts September 22.

If you have song ideas in your phone, half-finished lyrics in a notebook, or simply want to understand songwriting better, this class is designed to help you turn ideas into actual songs and get more comfortable with the craft.

And in Week 4, we’ll be joined by Canadian singer-songwriter Mariel Buckley for a guest session on songwriting and creative process.

Songwriting for Beginners
Six Tuesdays beginning September 22
7:30–9:30 p.m. ET
Online

https://torontosongwritingschool.com/beginner-songwriting-class/

Address

248 1/2 Euclid Avenue
Toronto, ON
M6J2K2

Website

http://www.torontosongwritingschool.com/

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