🎵 Part 1: Song Foundation & Group Roles

1. What theme or story will your pop song explore? (Circle one or write your own)

Friendship and loyalty

Overcoming challenges

Summer memories

First love

Our own idea: _________________________

2. What mood do you want your song to create?

Upbeat and energetic

Emotional and heartfelt

Chill and relaxed

Powerful and anthemic

Mysterious and atmospheric

3. Assign group roles based on each member's strengths:

Lead Lyricist: _________________________

Melody Creator: _________________________

Chord Progression/Harmony: _________________________

Song Structure Organiser: _________________________

Group Coordinator: _________________________

4. Which chord progression will you use as your foundation? (Circle one)

I-V-vi-IV (Classic pop progression)

vi-IV-I-V (Emotional progression)

I-vi-IV-V (Traditional progression)

Create our own: _________________________

✏️ Part 2: Lyric Development & Song Structure

5. Brainstorm key words and phrases related to your theme:

6. Write your song's hook (the most memorable line):

7. Draft your chorus lyrics (4-6 lines):

8. Plan your song structure:

Verse 1: What story/situation will you introduce? ____________________

Chorus: What main message will you repeat? ____________________

Verse 2: How will the story develop? ____________________

Bridge: What new perspective will you add? ____________________

🎯 Part 3: Collaboration Reflection

9. How did your group make decisions together? Describe your process:

10. What was the most successful aspect of your group's collaboration?

11. What challenge did your group face, and how did you overcome it?

12. Set one personal goal for improving your collaborative songwriting skills:

My goal: ________________________________________________

How I will achieve this: ________________________________________________

Collaborative Songwriting Worksheet

Collaborative Songwriting Worksheet

🎵 Part 1: Song Foundation & Group Roles

✏️ Part 2: Lyric Development & Song Structure

🎯 Part 3: Collaboration Reflection

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