At Humans in Harmony, we believe that everyone is a songwriter and every person has a story to tell. These resources are here for anyone who would like to engage with what we do: whether through starting a chapter program, organizing workshops with others, or engaging in your own songwriting project.
Starting a Chapter
If you are interested in starting a chapter, here is the HiH Chapters Quick Guide that gives you a basic introduction into the activities you will be doing and how we can support you. Furthermore, we encourage you to join the Join the Community and learn more about getting our activities and workshops to your community.
Workshop Resources
We have developed a series of resources based on previous Humans in Harmony workshops and programs(like the Music Corps). They are meant to be accessible resources for both new and experienced Songwriters, and can be easily adapted for use in other settings. Please use them for whatever activity you find yourself doing!
Before you start…
For chapter leaders or workshop facilitators, an introduction to the kinds of activities your group may participate in as you organize collaborative songwriting activities. Below you can find a list of resources for an Orientation Presentation, a Conversation Guide and Song ideas Form to kick off the songwriting process.
Step-to-Step Songwriting Guide
Below you can find a step-by-step guide to songwriting for new songwriters looking for how to start, or for experienced songwriters looking for some inspiration. The guide walks through the Humans in Harmony process of learning with others through collaborative songwriting.
Step 1: Storytelling and Lyrics
For songwriters who are just starting the songwriting process, please find here the tips on how to find the idea for your song and how to begin to write the lyrics. We also recommend pairing the tips with the guide and form listed below.
Step 2: Melody and Chords
For songwriters who are ready for the 2nd step of the songwriting process. This process helps songwriters with adding musical elements to their songs such as a melody and chords. A checklist and a guide to creating and writing melodies and chord progressions. The checklist also refers to two different websites that can help you: Scorecloud and Hooktheory.
Step 3: Instrumentals and beats
For songwriters who are ready to add final elements to their songs. The presentation and guide go over beats, instruments and a few music production resources.
You can also check out the videos of hosting an orientation session, storytelling and lyrics workshop, melody and chords workshop, or Instrumentals and beats workshop on our youtube channel. If you have any questions about these materials or would like to help us make more, please email info@humansinharmony.org!
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