Songwriting Lessons Melbourne Learn How To Write Your Own Songs
Alla’s Music Studio offers beginner songwriting lessons in Melbourne for students who want to explore creativity and learn how songs are created. Students can develop their ideas into original songs while learning about lyrics, melodies, song structure and musical expression. With guidance from an experienced songwriter, beginners can explore their own musical voice in a welcoming learning environment.
- Beginner songwriting lessons
- Creative music development
- Learn song structure
- Express musical ideas
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Discover The Creative Process Behind Songwriting
Songwriting combines imagination, storytelling and musical skills to create original pieces of music. Students learn how to develop ideas, create melodies, write lyrics and understand the elements that bring a song together. Lessons are suitable for beginners who want to start writing their first songs or develop their creative skills further.
Our Professional Teachers
Jack McNamara
Bachelor of Applied Music (specializing in Composition), Box Hill Institute, Melbourne
Jack McNamara, a music teacher with a Bachelor's in Music, excels in Trumpet, Piano, Double Bass, and Bass Guitar. His approach is to enrich students' lives through music, aiming to create an inspiring environment. Jack's main goal is to help students become their best selves, teaching for AMEB exams and leisure.
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Jack McNamara is a teacher who has obtained his Bachelor in Music from Box Hill Institute.
Jack have been performing since age 10 on Trumpet, and through the years picked up Piano, Double Bass and Bass Guitar. His main interests are in Jazz, Classical and Electronic music.
Jack’s approach to teaching is entirely focused on helping students turn music into something that enriches their lives. He believes that music can bring such a great sense of fulfilment to a person, it can help you learn more about yourself and can allow you to develop genuine confidence.
Jack aims to create an inspiring, exciting environment in all his lessons.
Jack’s main goal in teaching is to use music as a vehicle to allow students to become the best version of themselves, not just in music but in every aspect of their lives.
Jack teaches for AMEB exams and for leisure according to students’ needs.
Professionals You Can Rely On
Our professional teachers support students across different areas of music learning, including songwriting and creative development. Mareya brings 20 years of songwriting experience across genres including Pop, R&B, Soul, Punk, Rock, Pop/Rock, Electronic Dance and Folk. She helps students explore their ideas while building confidence in their own creative expression.
A Beginner-Friendly Approach To Writing Songs
Songwriting lessons are designed for students who are new to creating their own music. Students can learn the foundations of songwriting, including developing concepts, writing lyrics, creating melodies and understanding how different parts of a song work together.
Explore Your Own Musical Style
Every songwriter has their own ideas, influences and experiences that shape their music. Students can experiment with different genres and approaches while discovering what makes their own creative style unique.
A Welcoming Space For Different Learning Styles
Mareya describes herself as neurodivergent-friendly and understands the importance of creating a comfortable space where students can feel accepted and express themselves. As someone with lived experience of neurodivergence, she values an environment where students can learn in a way that feels natural and supportive.
Private Music Lessons
We offer individual music lessons of 30, 45 or 60 mins for Piano, Violin, Guitar, Voice and other musical instruments
Student Concerts
We run student concerts in Melbourne's Kingston Town Hall
Qualified and Experienced Music Teachers
Alla's Music Studio is filled with friendly and talented teachers who share their love for music with students
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See what our clients saying about our music lessons
Teodora Ilic
23:40 01 Aug 26
I’ve had such a great experience at Allas Music School over the past year. From day one, everyone has been welcoming, supportive, and genuinely passionate about helping students learn.A huge thank you to my piano teacher, Jack. In just one year, I’ve learnt so much more than I ever expected. He’s incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and always makes lessons enjoyable while encouraging me to keep improving. I genuinely looked forward to my lessons every week.I highly recommend Allas Music School to anyone considering learning an instrument, whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to build on existing skills. It’s a fantastic environment with wonderful teachers, and I’m so grateful for everything I’ve learnt there.
Elisa Ngo
13:43 09 Jun 26
My saxophone 🎷 teacher is amazing.He is a very patient teacher and passionate one too!Starting music as an adult again he was very patient and good, motivate me every week to do better and learn new techniques and songs. His directions are very clear and easy to follow, I learn better through observation rather than just reading a 📖 book.Thank you! So far, it’s only been 2 months, and continuing.💙💙💙
Gili
03:10 22 May 26
Very professional teachers and my son improved a lot. They're really patient,kind to kids and really caring.
Chickin
04:55 02 May 26
The new studio in the new location is amazing!Alla and her team have always been great at running the studio and music lessons!The teachers are top-notch and the atmosphere and presentation in the studio is always relaxed and welcoming.Rita the main receptionist is always on-point and keeps on top of things, ensuring things operate smoothly behind the scenes.Would recommend everyone in the area interested in learning to play instruments to contact this school as they're the best around!
Hannah Sainty
08:52 09 Feb 26
Absolutely LOVE Alla’s Music Studio! The teacher I’ve had, Scarlett, has helped me get my voice to places I’ve never reached before - I’m sure she’s some sort of vocal wizard.Highly recommend 🙂
Caitlin D'Monte
00:42 24 Jan 26
I’ve been taking guitar lessons for around 6 months now. I’ve had nothing short of an amazing experience. The guitar teachers are kind, professional and attentive. The owners are supportive and cooperative. Highly recommend.
Xiaoduo Xu
05:59 23 Jan 26
Had a drum lesson with Connor today and it was honestly great. He’s super easy to communicate with and quickly pinpointed the exact issues I’m working through at the moment, then gave clear and practical ways to improve straight away. His teaching style is very flexible and adapts to where you’re at, which means you get a lot out of the lesson even in a short amount of time. He also shared some really helpful practice tips from his own experience — very much a “teach you how to practice” approach rather than just what to play. I’d highly recommend Conor to anyone interested in drumming, definitely worth checking out!
Moumita Raha
11:16 17 Dec 25
We are extremely happy with Alla’s Music Studio. Ryan is absolutely thrilled with his AMEB results and couldn’t be more proud of himself.A big thank you to the team for the excellent organisation, high-quality teaching, and structured training throughout the journey.Special mention to Liam for his patience, dedication, and wonderful guidance—it has truly made a big difference to Ryan’s learning and confidence.Highly recommend Alla’s Music Studio to any parent looking for professional and supportive music education.
Radoune Tuj
08:55 29 Oct 25
We absolutely love this music school! My kids have been learning here for a while now and truly enjoy every lesson. The teachers are amazing: kind, patient, and so passionate about music.They’ve been incredibly supportive of my eldest as he prepares for his Rockschool guitar exam, and it means a lot to see how much they care about each student’s progress.We also love the concerts they organise mid-year and at the end of the year, always beautifully run and such a proud moment for the kids. Such a warm, encouraging place, highly recommend!
X C
04:30 17 Oct 25
My son started his music journey with Alla and her team; he simply enjoyed every single lesson he had there! I recommend Alla’s studio to my friend for their children who want to start music as well. Highly recommend Millie for cello lessons! And we love to see Rita every time before we start the lesson!
Mikayla Shea
12:09 25 Jun 25
Alla and the team here are truly fantastic. Highly recommend for anybody just starting out, or looking to increase their skills.
Abhijit Chattaraj
23:33 19 Mar 25
Alla and her team are simply amazing!Really enjoying the experience of learning finger-style guitar with Daniel. He's a very kind, patient, and engaged teacher. He works hard to ensure my questions are answered and that I understand concepts and exercises.Alla and Rita run a tight ship, but both have have a lovely, caring approach to bringing folks into the world of learning music. They're always smiling and keen to ensure learning is fun and admin requests are handled efficiently.It is easy their passion for music and teaching and they clearly love what they do. Rita's enthusiasm for resolving administrative challenges is deserving of praise. It is amazing that she remembers each student by name. Truly remarkable!It's not easy finding an excellent teacher, feel lucky to have connected with Alla's carefully curated cohort of teachers.Looking forward to the journey 🙂
Khushbu Aggarwal
06:39 16 Mar 25
Me and my son absolutely loved the studio and the teachers! It’s a fantastic place for teaching music to kids. From the moment you enter, the atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend! Shout out to Nat- my son's guitar teacher for being so friendly and supportive.
DentalCare Carnegie
06:40 20 Dec 24
Such a lovely music school. Sll the teachers are great, my kids love coming here.
T G
00:27 19 Dec 24
Alla is great and manages to keep my almost 3-yo engaged for the entire lesson. We're loving our music classes 🙂
Elizaveta Tsareva
04:06 14 Dec 24
Dear Alla Studio and dear teacher Samuel,Thank you so much for your dedication and patience in teaching my son music. We truly appreciate all the hard work you put into nurturing his talents and organising such wonderful concerts. It has been another amazing year with your guidance!Kind Regards,Liz
Natasha Dickinson
23:03 13 Dec 24
My kids have been learning here for 2 years and they have has the most amazing teacher. They have learned so much. Highly recommend them 👌
华云燕
04:53 11 Dec 24
My kid loves coming to her piano class. Also well organised concerts every year!
V X
12:58 03 Apr 24
have been learning piano with Michael for three years at Alla studio. i have now achieved a grade 6 in my second year which i have never dreamed of as an adult learner.. throughout my three years experience, the teachers are all very qualified and passionate at their jobs. the studio accormodatesto our needs and timetable requirement
John Nikolaou
03:30 15 Dec 23
Ned is an amazing guitar teacher to our two boys, who knows how to motivate and challenge his students. He has a lot of experience and knowledge in different genres and techniques. Alla’s Music Studio is a wonderful place to learn music, with a friendly and supportive environment, reasonable prices, and a convenient location. I highly recommend them!
Kanni MS
02:04 23 Oct 23
Great music school with excellent teachers. My son enjoys his piano lessons here with Samuel, a kind and talented pianist. Thanks Samuel! Alex inspires to be like you!
Karen Utomo
07:26 19 Jul 23
The studio is very comfortable for students. And Teachers are very knowledgeable and very considerate in setting achievable goals. We could see progress and development in our son’s piano skills.The teacher we had is Gabe and some subtitute teachers such as Samuel, Alex, Adele.Note to the admin who always give reminders and care for the student’s timetable, and making sure we are happy and taken care of.
Simon Zandberg
00:51 28 Apr 23
Although mostly servicing school-age music students, Alla's Music Studio caters for all ages and is a really well-operated music school.Jack McNamara has been giving me trumpet lessons there since mid December 2022 and I could not expect to have a better teacher.Jack is incredibly passionate not just about playing trumpet, but in imparting his knowledge and experience to others.Jack is beyond his years in maturity and ability to connect with his students.For over four months so far, he has kept me engaged and excited in learning this most difficult of instruments.The more I improve, the more he feeds my hunger for greater challenges with clever tips, tricks and things to practice between lessons.
Ping Yang
04:42 22 Feb 23
Alla and her team are amazing. My little one and myself have both enjoyed the piano lessons with the teacher, Agnes, not only because she focuses on the accuracy of the notes, but the theories by showing and asking my little one to write the notes. This is something, I know, my little girl will benefit forever. Agnes is a super star, with clear instructions and encouraging tones. Thank you. Also thank you to Rita - the best assistant you can ever find in Australia!
sushma tata
00:15 17 Feb 23
Alla’s music team is very welcoming & professional. This music studio has a very friendly atmosphere & Liam is very patient with my son. He is very skilled and focused on my son’s learning. I see my son growing in confidence in his guitar skills. Liam understands my child’s interests & not only teaches him how to play guitar with good technique, but he also encourages my child to enjoy it! Liam also emails recordings for practice. Highly recommend Liam for guitar learning.
Liyan Du
11:44 17 Dec 22
Highly recommend Alla’s music studio! Alla and Rita and amazing, very professional and super friendly. Piano teacher Samuel is an awesome teacher, he is extremely good with teaching young children with his kindness, patience and great sense of humor. My 5-year-old loves coming every week.
Michael Weisman
08:51 14 Dec 22
Alla and staff are incredibly nice to deal with and very prompt when I have to reschedule or cancel my daughter’s piano lesson, which has happened a few times during 2022. Another good thing about the studio is that lessons continue throughout the school term breaks, unlike most other extracurricular activities. My daughter has progressed so much in the short time she’s been learning piano at the studio. It’s a testament to the expertise and professionalism of Alla and staff members. Highly recommend sending your kids to this studio!
Shai Lavi
05:17 09 Dec 22
The teachers here are incredibly patient. My 7 year old loves coming every week!
Dr Anushi Rajapaksa
23:48 08 Dec 22
Highly recommend Alla's studio for music lessons for kids! We have been attending for a year and are so impressed with the student's achievements and teachers' dedication. Their bi-yearly concert is a culmination of this and tastement to their outstanding performance!
Odille Barry
05:54 08 Dec 22
Samuel is very a talented artist and knows how to convey his passion to his students. My daughter progressed a lot and loves to play and put up her own show. Alla and Rita are very welcoming as well. Thank you for the beautiful concert and all the students played amazingly.
Amanda Peterson
06:19 06 Dec 22
Wonderful music school. My daughter enjoys attending her lessons and has progressed so much since we started. Alla is great with her and so patient. Will definitely be continuing in 2023!
JD
11:27 11 Oct 22
Love this school. Great teachers, and the owners are amazing. Thank you for the chats before my lesson Rita… Harry is an incredible violinist, and an awesome teacher. Alla, keep doing what you’re doing I wish you all the success!
Alex Vaisman
04:10 14 Sep 22
My children started music lessons with Alla’s Music Studio at the beginning of 2022. All my children enjoy their music lessons and love their teachers. The teachers are very professional and friendly. The admin team is always helpful with rescheduling or arranging all make up lessons if my children are sick. The director Alla is very friendly and constantly updates me on my children's progress and is always there to help if there are any issuesOverall - great service and awesome team!!!
S C
04:38 14 Sep 21
My son has been attending guitar lessons at Alla's for over an year by now. Great teachers and wonderful staff.Thank you Zach and Andy for guiding my son through the beginner and intermediate levels.
Joanne Chuang
23:57 05 Sep 21
My kids are learning the flute and cello at Alla. Lovely teachers. Alla and the receptionist are absolutely wonderful. Excellent follow up and class reminders and ever so prompt to answer my questions. Thank you!!
Jeanne
08:15 15 May 21
Alla and her team are amazing. The service and communication are always efficient, considerate, and more importantly, super friendly and warm. Highly recommend Alla Studio to all!!
Vivian
09:45 29 Apr 21
Highly recommend Alla’s music studio for kids learning instrument, always feel welcome and professional to deal with. The violin teacher Alexandra is fantastic, patient and very talented. My kid is very excited to come every week to learn the violin.
Anshul Bhargava
08:13 25 Apr 21
Alla is very talented and experienced teacher. We saw our son’s inclination towards music and were able to expose him to music at Alla’s.She guided us on how to setup a routine for him and get the best out of him.
Jo Foggo
03:12 13 Apr 19
Very professional. Great communication between Alla, teachers and parents. Very happy we have found a music school where you know your children will learn from the best.
Tim Deller
05:51 30 Oct 18
Wonderful teachers and welcoming school for all age groups and skill levels.
Warren Everitt
07:23 25 Oct 18
Have been taking my son to Alla's for piano lessons over the last 2 years. He has really progressed. Our teacher is extremely experienced and super friendly. Boris who manages everything out front is really helpful and extremely nice on all occasions. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for lessons for their kids.
Andrew Dobrowolski
07:23 27 Sep 18
Fantastic music school, the kids love having a concert at the end of each year to look forward to!
Denis Frolow
10:36 10 Jan 18
Very good music studio for kids and adults. Works 6 days a week. Experienced teachers and kind and friendly staff.
Oliver Menhennitt
02:04 30 Nov 16
Amazing! The staff were fantastic, they held an amazing concert at the end of the year. Definitely recommend.
Rawin Takshak
04:21 10 Apr 16
Plenty of options, highly experienced staff, conveniently located and run by someone who live and breathe music.
Sally Smith
02:50 08 Jun 12
One of the parents asked me to wright a review about Alla’s Music Sudio, so here it is. I have 3 kids who are all into music. My daughter, the oldest, plays violin both the traditional and Suzuki method. My oldest son plays acoustic piano, keyboard and every other musical instrument which has keys on it, and my little son plays drums. Many years ago when my kids were just starting to take music lessons, finding a good music teacher for each instrument was not easy, and then driving the kids to different places for their music lessons was like having a full-time job. Fortunately, this has changed after we found Alla’s Music Studio. The studio provides musical education for all ages, all instruments and all methods. The teachers are all experienced musicians. I was able to book music lessons for my kids so that they all have it on the same day at the similar time. I leave my kids at the music school and then pick them up after the lesson; I have more free time now to do whatever I need. The school is in the short driving distance from Ormond, where we currently live. I’ve met some parents who are based in Balaclava, Malvern and Caulfield, and a happy to drive the kids which is still only 15 mins drive from where they are. If you are living in one of the below suburbs and looking for a music teacher for private or group lessons, I think that Alla’s music school would be one stop for all your child’s music education. Brighton, Highett, Murrumbeena, Clayton, Cheltenham, Hughesdale and Oakleigh. They also have a website with the pricing info, holiday program, etc..
Tanya Fel
04:48 10 Apr 12
Alla’s Music Studio was recommended to me by a friend. I was looking for a good and affordable piano teacher in Bentleigh, and when I met Alla I felt confident that my son will receive the music education on the professional level. We have been attending Alla’s Music Studio for about 4 months now and my son’s piano skills have certainly improved. I would recommend this service to any parent who is currently looking for a professional music school around Bentleigh area in Melbourne
Music Instruments We Teach
Our Amazing Music Teachers
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Isobel
Liam
Sophie
Alex
Harry
Nicholas
Cinnamon
Bryce
Jack
Lydia
Mareya
Miles
Jerry
Caleb
Samuel
Harrison
Shania
Matt
Amogh
Chiara
Scarlet
Conor
Natasha
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