“Tell It In a Song” A 6-Week Online Songwriting & Storytelling Workshop

Hosted by E.J. Ouellette & Bob Cannon
EJO Whole Music Virtual Academy
Starts January 6, 2025 • Wednesdays • 6 Weeks • Tuition: $249

Tell It In a Song is an inspiring, hands-on creative writing workshop designed for musicians, aspiring lyric writers, storytellers, poets, and anyone who wants to express themselves through song and narrative. Originally launched in 2001–2002, this beloved course returns—newly expanded for 2025.

Led by award-winning artist, producer, and songwriter E.J. Ouellette (Grammy-nominated producer, multi-instrumentalist) and veteran Whole Music instructor Bob Cannon, this workshop guides you from the spark of an idea to a fully developed song or lyrical story.

What You’ll Learn

• Turning personal experiences into compelling lyrical stories
• Storycraft fundamentals for lyrics and prose
• Song and lyric structure: motif, contrast, chorus, phrasing, hooks • Emotional writing techniques that connect
• Refining, editing, and strengthening your words
• Presenting your work confidently—spoken, sung, or read

Who This Course Is For

• Aspiring lyric writers and storytellers
• Beginner or emerging songwriters
• Musicians or singers looking to deepen their craft
• Poets and writers exploring musical expression
• Anyone who wants to communicate through words, rhythm, and story

Course Format

• Six weekly sessions beginning January 6, 2025
• Live on Zoom via the EJO Whole Music Virtual Academy
• Weekly creative prompts, in-class writing sessions, guided critique • Access to supplemental materials and resources

Tuition

$249 for the full six-week series

Discover your authentic voice. Transform your stories into song. Join a supportive creative circle led by two seasoned professionals.