Writing a Musical?
At Paper Kite Arts, we help writers gain tools and confidence to write their own musicals, with:
Real-time online Musical Writing Workshops
Music Theory for Lyricists, an online course designed to help creative theater people stop waiting to find the perfect composer for their project, and become their own composer.
At Paper Kite Arts we don’t teach creativity – we give you the tools to help you harness and express your inner creativity.
Musical Writing
Workshop
This online workshop explores the integration of the elements that make up a musical. Students bring in projects they are currently developing for group discussion and guidance. Librettists, lyricists, and composers with projects in all stages of development are welcome!
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: $435 (Additional Team Member $170 - request link after registration)
Payment Plan available at checkout!
Dates/Times (Fall 2026):
SATURDAY GROUP - Registration Coming Soon!
8 Sessions: Saturdays,10 am - 12:30 pm ET
Dates: October 11 - December 12 (NO CLASS 10/17, 11/28, 12/5)
TUESDAY GROUP - Registration Coming Soon!
8 Sessions: Tuesdays, 6:45 - 9:15 pm ET
Dates: September 29 - November 24 (NO CLASS 10/13)
Music Theory for Lyricists
In this course, musical theater lyricists learn how to invent, notate, and harmonize melodies, freeing you to complete and express your own musical ideas!
Do you have ideas for songs, but lack the tools to get the song out of your head and onto the page?
Learn to:
Compose & notate melodies
Choose chords for your melody
Create a LEAD SHEET, which singers and bands can use to perform your music!
This course features 44 video lessons, creative assignments, and interactive quizzes. Lifetime access, for as long as this course is offered through Paper Kite Arts!
3 months of real-time online group coaching once a month on Wednesdays at 7 pm ET. Typically group coaching is offered on the first Wednesday of each month. Dates subject to change.
3 months of access to a community of other musical creators in the course, where you can share creative work and ask questions.
NO MUSICAL EXPERIENCE NEEDED!!!
Got questions? Check out our FAQs, or email us at paperkitearts@gmail.com!
30-day 100% Money Back Guarantee! If you try out this course and find out it's not for you, email us within 30 days of starting the course for a full refund.
Lyric Writing for Musical Theatre - Fall 2026
Work on your lyrics with support and advice.
This program will explore the basics of Lyrics Writing for Musical Theatre.
Students will receive a short video about an element of the craft to watch in between classes. During the sessions we'll:
Discuss concepts and answer questions from the videos.
Look at lyric examples from Musical Theater.
Share lyrics you are working on to receive guidance.
Topics include:
Writing for a Character
Types of Songs in a Musical
Song Structure
Rhyme
Scansion
Staying “Off the Nose”
Tips & Tricks & Additional Techniques
Working with a Composer
Being Your Own Composer
Weekly feedback in a warm and welcoming environment.
Curated discussions of specific elements of musical theater lyric writing.
An opportunity to ask YOUR questions about lyric writing!
Dates/Times:
8 Sessions.
Fridays, September 18 - November 13 (NO CLASS 10/16)
12:00 - 1:30 pm ET
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"Kit's course on composing for musical theatre is a MUST for music lovers, theater lovers & story-tellers. She beautifully, and simply, explains the basic concepts guiding you in a personable and supportive manner. Her focus is always on you achieving your musical goal!" - Val Valdez
"After years of wondering if I could write music, Kit’s class gave me the confidence to do so! She made music theory approachable and fun, and the exercises helped me overcome my own fears and just START! I’m now working with a writing partner to write a musical thanks to this class! Thank you for sharing your hard earned wisdom Kit! ❤️" - Luisa Lyons
Free Online Class!
Musical Writing Basics
Did you ever wonder how a musical is put together? Come explore some of the conventions of writing for musical theater in this free online interactive class!
Date/Time:
No Current Dates Available
What People
Are Saying
"A great launchpad for exploring the toolbox of songwriting."
Kat Funkhouser
"Great Teacher! Great Class! Last semester really helped me progress my musical!"
Ed Levy
"I loved every minute!"
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