Since 2002
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SONGWRITING COURSES MELBOURNE — WRITE SONGS THAT LAST
Learn Songwriting Online or In Person with Magesongs School of Songwriting
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Magesongs School of Songwriting offers professional songwriting courses in Melbourne, together with live interactive online songwriting classes via Zoom for students across Australia and around the world.
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Founded in Melbourne in 2002 by award-winning songwriter Jacques M. Gentil, Magesongs helps aspiring and experienced songwriters develop the skills to write songs that connect, inspire and endure.
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Whether you want to develop your songwriting seriously, strengthen your existing skills, or discover songwriting for the first time, Magesongs provides a structured path to help you become a better songwriter.
Bookings Are Now Open for 2026 Classes
Limited places available for our live online songwriting course via Zoom.
Next course: SEPTEMBER 2026 — BOOK NOW
Starting date to be confirmed.
Please contact Jacques at admin@magesongs.com
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Live sessions: Sundays, 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
Melbourne/Sydney, Australia time
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Students outside Australia are welcome. Check your local time zone before booking.
Stop Writing Songs. Start Writing Award Winning Songs.
Learn the timeless craft of great songwriters — from the classics to today's radio — with award-winning songwriter Jacques M. Gentil at Magesongs School of Songwriting.​​
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At Magesongs, we believe that simply writing more songs won't necessarily make you a better songwriter. Learning the right skills will.
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Many new writers fall into the trap of trial and error — or worse, develop songwriting habits that become difficult to break.
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We do things differently.
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Since 2002, Magesongs School of Songwriting has been equipping songwriters with the tools, techniques, structures and industry insights used by successful professional songwriters.​
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Forget myths, half-truths, and guesswork. With us, you’ll discover:
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How successful songs are really constructed.
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Why songs that "sound good" can still fail to connect with listeners or the music industry.
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How to write stronger lyrics using imagery, metaphor, rhyme and other professional songwriting tools.
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How song structure can strengthen the emotional journey of a song.
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How memorable melodies, hooks and motifs help songs stay with the listener.
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How to develop your own voice while understanding the craft behind songs that endure.
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“There is no school for songwriters except the school of hard knocks — and that school is filled with lies, myths, half-truths, and misinformation.”
— Dude McLean, Producer (Ray Charles, Barry Manilow, Cher, Lionel Richie)​​​
Choose Your Songwriting Path​
Magesongs is expanding its songwriting education in Melbourne to provide learning opportunities for different ages, backgrounds and levels of experience.
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Live Online Songwriting Course
Our comprehensive songwriting course combines 20 live interactive sessions via Zoom with video-based lessons, practical songwriting assignments and personal feedback.
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Join from Melbourne, anywhere in Australia, or internationally and learn the craft of songwriting in an interactive environment with other writers.
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Now enrolling for 2026.
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In-Person Songwriting Courses — Melbourne​
Magesongs is developing a range of face-to-face songwriting courses and workshops at selected Melbourne venues, giving participants the opportunity to learn and create together in a supportive group environment.
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Coming soon — register your interest.
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Songwriting Courses for Seniors — Melbourne​
Creativity has no age limit.
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Our planned in-person songwriting programs for seniors will offer an enjoyable and supportive environment in which participants can explore lyric writing, melody and creative self-expression — whether they have written songs before or are discovering songwriting for the first time.
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Coming soon — register your interest.
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Songwriting Courses for Secondary School Students — Melbourne​
Magesongs is also developing specialised in-person songwriting programs for secondary school students under 18, designed to introduce young people to the craft of songwriting and help develop their creativity.
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Students will explore the foundations of lyrics, melody, song structure and creative expression in an age-appropriate learning environment.
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Coming soon — register your interest.
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The Magesongs Path​
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced songwriter, our guided approach takes you step by step towards developing stronger songwriting skills.
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1. Foundation — Clear away songwriting myths and recognise habits that may be holding your writing back.
2. Craft — Study the tools of lyrics, melody, song structure, rhyme, imagery, metaphor and more.
3. Application — Put your knowledge into practice through guided assignments, video lessons and feedback.
4. Industry Ready — Learn about demos, production, publishing, pitching and the realities of today's music industry.
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Students in our comprehensive course receive access to live interactive sessions and our growing library of on-demand video lessons, together with opportunities for collaboration and connection through the Magesongs songwriting community.
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Christian Songwriting​
Alongside mainstream songwriting, Magesongs also offers guidance for Christian songwriters interested in writing worship music, gospel and contemporary Christian songs.
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Having received multiple Christian songwriting awards in Australia and the UK, Jacques brings both songwriting experience and an understanding of the specialised craft involved in writing songs of faith that connect, inspire and uplift.
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Award-Winning Songwriting Experience​​
Magesongs is led by award-winning songwriter and songwriting mentor Jacques M. Gentil, whose songwriting achievements include:
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Winner — Commonwealth Song Contest 2026, representing Australia with Should Words Fail
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APRA/ASA Australian Songwriter of the Year 2013
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Multiple Australian Songwriters Association National Category Awards
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UK Songwriting Contest awards and recognition
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Songs recognised in Australian and international songwriting competitions
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Magesongs students who have gone on to win national songwriting awards, secure publishing opportunities and release their own music
Student Voices​
“This course has been fantastic. I learned so much about both songwriting and the music industry itself.”
— Karen Guymer, ASA Songwriter of the Year 2015
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“Magesongs is unique and essential for any songwriter serious about success.”
— Anirban Banerjee, ASA Songwriter of the Year 2018
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“The course exceeded all my expectations and rekindled my love for writing.”
— Rick Hart, ASA Songwriter of the Year 2014
Join the Magesongs Community​
Songwriting doesn’t have to be a lonely journey.
The Magesongs community gives songwriters a place to:
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Ask questions and learn from Jacques and fellow writers.
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Share songs and receive feedback.
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Connect with other songwriters.
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Stay motivated and inspired between lessons and workshops.
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Ready to Become a Better Songwriter?​
Whether you're looking for a songwriting course in Melbourne, want to learn songwriting through our live online Zoom classes, or are interested in one of our upcoming specialised Melbourne programs, Magesongs can help you take the next step.
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With structured teaching, interactive sessions, video-based lessons, feedback and community support, you'll develop the tools you need to strengthen your craft and write better songs.
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Spaces for our live online course are limited.
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