Welcome to the APME Memphis 2025 conference. Here, you’ll be able to register for the conference and update your Sched profile. The conference schedule will be available in late spring 2025. At that time, you can view the schedule and select the presentations you’d like to attend. If you have any questions, please visit our conference website or contact us at conference@popularmusiceducation.org We look forward to coming together as a community June 4–7, 2025.
In this interactive 45-minute workshop, participants will explore practical and engaging approaches to integrating songwriting into classroom settings. Designed for educators of all musical backgrounds, this session will simplify the process of songwriting, making it accessible, enjoyable, and effective for students of all skill levels. Participants will be guided through key principles of songwriting, including developing ideas, selecting song forms, crafting lyrics, and creating basic chord progressions. The workshop emphasizes collaboration, demonstrating how students can work together to generate creative content quickly and confidently. Attendees will participate in a hands-on experience, collaborating to write several original songs during the session. These activities are designed to reflect real classroom scenarios, providing strategies that attendees can adapt to their unique teaching environments. “Songwriting for Classrooms Simplified” aims to demystify the creative process and empower educators to foster creativity, self-expression, and student engagement in their classrooms. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use tools, step-by-step frameworks, and newfound confidence to introduce songwriting projects that align with curriculum goals and resonate with students’ interests. By the end of the session, participants will have gained practical insights into streamlining the songwriting process and experienced the transformative power of music-making in a collaborative setting. Whether teaching in traditional music programs, modern band settings, or general education classrooms, this workshop will provide strategies for bringing songwriting to life.
