Music Incursions and Songwriting Workshops for Schools and Organisations
Our music incursions and songwriting workshops are all about connecting, creating, and having a blast. Whether you're looking for a fun-filled day with friends, colleagues, or classmates, or a deep dive into the music industry, we have a session for everyone. These workshops cater to a wide range of groups—from primary school kids to adults, and from beginners to aspiring musicians.
Flexibility & Custom Workshop Options
Every workshop can be tailored to meet your organization’s unique needs. Reach out to us with what you're after, and we’ll make it happen!
We also offer discounted rates for organisations interested in ongoing workshops with us. Whether you’re looking for weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or annual sessions, we can set a rhythm that suits your needs. Our workshops can cover countless topics, including performance, music business, rock bands, DIY instrument making, trash-can percussion, DIY recording, music videos, songwriting for self-expression, and introductions to guitar, drums, singing, keys, and bass.
Our Songwriting Workshops
Option 1: Creative Songwriting for All Ages
Duration: 1 hour
Price: $900 + GST
Who It’s For: Groups of all ages (8 to 100) with no musical experience required
Group Size: 5 to 25 people (larger groups can be accommodated with additional mentors)
This workshop is designed to bring groups together for a fun, creative experience. We’ll explore the basics of songwriting in a relaxed and playful environment. It’s all about self-expression, teamwork, and bonding over music. Together, you'll create a song from scratch and perform your masterpiece at the end. Plus, we’ll do a live recording of the group song for everyone to take home—a perfect memento of the day!
Includes:
Fun, accessible introduction to songwriting
Group song creation and collaborative exercises
Live recording of the group song to take home
A take home songwriting note pad for each participant
Option 2: Band Creation & Music Exploration for All Ages
Duration: 3 hours
Price: $2,000 + GST
Who It’s For: Groups of all ages (8 to 100) with no musical experience required
Group Size: 5 to 25 people (larger groups can be accommodated with additional mentors)
In this workshop, the focus is on connection and creativity! We’ll dive into songwriting basics, form mini-bands, come up with band names, and even design posters and merch. It’s about laughing, bonding, and spending quality time together—no music background needed!
Includes:
Intro to songwriting in a relaxed, supportive setting
Forming bands, creating band names, designing posters, and making merch
Group activities and games to spark creativity and connection
A take home songwriting note pad for each participant, and any merch you made!
Option 3: Songwriting & Music Industry Deep Dive for Aspiring Musicians
Duration: 3 hours
Price: $2,500 + GST
Who It’s For: Teenagers and young adults interested in music or musicians already
Group Size: 5 to 25 people (larger groups can be accommodated with additional mentors)
This workshop is designed for serious aspiring musicians! We’ll cover songwriting techniques, and dive into the music industry essentials. Learn how to get gig-ready, manage stage fright, put on a killer performance, and develop your unique artist persona.
Includes:
Songwriting techniques and creative exercises from industry professionals
Music industry insights and tips for getting gig-ready
Performance techniques for engaging an audience
Guidance on artist persona and branding
Each participant receives a musician’s workbook with a bunch of useful tips for taking on the world as a professional musician, and activities to help you lock down who you are as a musician
Check out some reviews from Organisations We’ve Run Workshops for:
“We are a large homeschooling group and have groups with ages ranging from 5-17. I have worked with many facilitators over my years of organsing this group and these guys have to be one of the best I’ve worked with. They are able to engage authentically with each end of the age group spectrum. They talk and engage with each group where they are at in terms of age and skill. Their lessons and activities are spot on for the age and material we wanted to cover and they added their own knowledge to build on this. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough. Every family has commented on how much their child enjoyed these lessons.”
“Absolutely blown away by the the incursion The Buttery Music School put together for us at Wilston Kids Care! It was tailor-made for us, and all of the children ended up writing and performing their own songs by the end of the workshop – how cool is that?!
Jaymee, River, and Aaron were fantastic. They brought so much energy and engagement and the kids loved every minute of it!
I would recommend them in a heartbeat! If you’re looking for someone to bring something fresh to your program, The Buttery Music School is the way to go. They truly did an exceptional job.”
“Studio 188 engaged The Buttery Music School and Imagine Music to develop and deliver a one-day skills and music industry workshop that acuminated in a performance for our 2024 Feeder: Play series. Through an EOI process, 5 acts were chosen to participate ranging from 11-25 year old musicians. The acts ranged from solo to bands. Throughout the whole process of engagement, Jaymee and Aaron were the most professional and dedicated suppliers to work with. They had thoughtfully curated a workshop based on the individual needs of each musician. On the day, we were blown away by the passion both facilitators had for the craft and for the participants. Jaymee and Aaron created a safe, supporting and super fun environment where the participants thrived. We have already reached out to both facilitators to work with them multiple times in 2025. Can not wait to work with these two again. Couldn’t recommend them enough. ”