Empowering music educators to create & Facilitate with confidence 

Songwriting Cohort Series

The Songwriting Cohort Series is a two-part virtual learning experience designed to help music educators build confidence writing songs and helping students write their own creative process. Powered by Shedthemusic's Shed Studio, participants start creating right away, learning skills in small steps and applying them as their songs develop.

Key Features & Schedule

 Live Virtual Sessions (Zoom):
  • Session 1: November 17, 2026 | 6:30–7:30 PM CST
  • Session 2: January 19, 2027 | 6:30–7:30 PM CST

 Asynchronous Learning: This asynchronous program consists of two PD sessions, each containing nine 1-hour activities. The entire course takes approximately 18 hours to complete. Participants are encouraged to interact as much as their schedules allow throughout the school year.
 Community Collaboration: Share drafts, exchange peer feedback, and adapt project plans for your specific classroom needs in our dedicated community space.

Included Resources

 Free 6-month Soundtrap for Education license
 
Full access to Shedthemusic’s Shed Studio lessons to streamline classroom recording and songwriting instruction.

Capstone Project

Culminate your experience at the Music Will 2027 Songwriting Exhibition, where you are invited to showcase your original work or highlight your students' creative projects.

Meet Your Instructor

Bob Habersat is a music educator, curriculum developer, and co-founder of Shedthemusic.com. He is the recipient of the 2026 Mike Kovins TI:ME Teacher of the Year Award and was named a 2025 Yamaha "40 Under 40" music educator. Bob teaches guitar, music technology, and music theory at Oak Lawn Community High School in Oak Lawn, Illinois, where he also sponsors the school's student-run entertainment label- Morning Show Media. He is the author of Fretboard Fundamentals, Rewire Theory, and the Production Through Performance curriculum, and co-author of Electronic Music Elements. Bob presents nationally on songwriting, music technology, and popular music education.