What Kids Can Learn From Simon Sloth
Welcome to Songwriting Basics for Kids with Simon Sloth! Discover how melodies work and how musical form gives songs structure. Then, explore free music lessons, activities, and worksheets. Along the way, you’ll learn how to create your own music!
Meet Simon Sloth
Simon Sloth is in the fifth grade and is very slow and silly. He likes to sit in the back of the class and make jokes. He’s extremely creative and has a talent for songwriting. He loves writing songs that get stuck in people’s heads.
Explore Songwriting Lessons with Simon Sloth
Ready to create music? Start by learning about melody. Then, discover how musical form helps organize a song. Choose a lesson below to begin your songwriting adventure!
Click on a Lesson to Learn About The Elements of Songwriting
Join Simon Sloth from The Music Animals as he explores the building blocks of songwriting, including melody, musical form, and composition. Through free elementary music lessons, listening activities, and creative projects, students will discover how to turn their musical ideas into songs of their own! Simon Sloth brings the joy of composition and teaches songwriting basics to kids.
Learn About Melody
Discover how melodies move higher, lower, or stay on the same pitch. Then, explore melodic contour through singing, movement, and creative activities.
Learn About Music Form
Next, discover how composers organize musical ideas. Explore AB, ABA, rondo, and theme and variations through listening and fun classroom activities.
Meet the Music Animals
