Event
| Date: | 26 July 2025 |
| Location: | Finchley, London N3 1TR |
| Event type: | In-person workshop |
| Cost: | £40 members / £60 non-members |
Details
If you’re looking to be the very best songwriter you can be, to craft songs that grab audience attention and leave them hungry for more, then we have just the event for you!
On Saturday July 26th we’re delighted to welcome Nashville based professional songwriter Sonia Leigh to our Academy sessions. Sonia wrote, not one, but two #1 singles for Zach Brown Band (‘Goodbye in Her Eyes’ and ‘Sweet Annie’). Both tracks featured on ZBB’s Grammy winning album ‘Uncaged’.
We’re privileged to have Sonia with us for the day, helping attendees hone their writing skills with both spoken and practical sessions.
About this workshop
Workshop agenda
Students can expect to gain a rich insight into topics such as:
- Lyrical themes
- Chord structures
- Instrumentation and hooks
- Making demos
- Collaboration
Everyone is sure to leave with a better understanding (and some practice) in how to craft super memorable songs.
We fully expect places on this session to sell fast, so early booking is strongly advised!
Where?
St Andrews at Finchley Hall, 30 Hendon Lane, London N3 1TR
The venue is 7 minutes walk from Finchley Central on the Northern Line, parking is available both on-site and on-street.
When?
Saturday 26th July 2025 - 9.30 to 17.00
Pricing
Members £40 (plus £1 booking fee), non-members £60 (plus £1 booking fee)
About Sonia Leigh
Sonia Leigh is an American country music singer-songwriter, who has performed extensively as a solo artist, headliner, and has toured and shared the stage with an impressive roster of artists, including Eric Church, Melissa Etheridge, Amos Lee, Zac Brown Band, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, and Joan Jett.
Leigh catapulted onto the country music scene in 2011 with her major label debut, “1978 December”, released under Zac Brown's Southern Ground Records. Her meticulously crafted lyrics tell stories that transcend genres, leaving listeners feeling engaged and empowered. Her single, “My Name Is Money,” landed at #36 on the 2011 Billboard Hot 100 charts.
Zac Brown Band’s Grammy Award-winning album “Uncaged” features two singles written by Leigh - “Goodbye in Her Eyes” and “Sweet Annie” - both of which reached #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay charts.