hey my friends! it's me betty who!

do you want to know HOW TO WRITE A SONG?! do you want to hear me BREAK DOWN MUSIC AND LYRICS? are you a beginner? have you written 100 songs and are just looking for some community to get real nerdy with? do you not really care about songwriting for yourself but think it might be fascinating to hear about the process?

there are so many pieces that go into creating something out of nothing. that’s why i am launching my first ever SONGWRITING COURSE! over 5 weeks we’ll explore song structure, some of my favourite songs from my favourite songwriters, plus we might even break down an unreleased song from my new album!! 😏

songwriting is one of my greatest passions and i am so excited to spend some time with you all, digging in. you could walk away with a brand new song you wrote — and whole new understanding of the music around you every day.

hope to see you there! — bw
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What you'll learn

Write your own songs with weekly instruction from Betty Who.

    1. Welcome!

    2. What to Expect & Course Schedule

    3. Discord

    1. Week 1 Info

    1. Lyric Writing Essentials

    1. Imagery and Themes

    1. Sharing Your Music

    1. Week 5 Info

About this course

  • $250.00
  • 5 live Zoom Workshops with Betty Who
  • Pre-recorded video lessons
  • Exercises & community support

Commit to Your Craft.

This course is interactive, structured, and supported, with direct interaction with Betty Who.

  • Weekly Zoom Workshops

    Get instruction, ask questions, go deep, and nerd out with Betty Who about songwriting.

  • Pre-recorded Demos

    You'll get to watch Betty Who in action with pre-recorded videos in which she writes a song from scratch.

  • Community Chat Group

    Join other songwriters in the Discord where you can share your work and ask questions.

Write a Song in a Month

This course starts the week of May 4, and ends the first week of June. Here's the schedule, with the Discord chat always open.

  • Weekly Zooms with Betty Who on Wednesdays, at 4 pm PST (1.5 hrs, recorded if you can't make it live)
  • Weekly activities to get you flexing your songwriting muscles (optional, but encouraged)
  • Weekly community support sessions hosted by Ian Temple on Fridays at 10 am PST to get help if you're stuck or chat about the course with other students



FAQ

  • Who is this course for?

    Anyone interested in how Betty Who writes songs. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced songwriters welcome.

  • What do I need?

    There are many ways to write a song. You can use just your voice and a notebook. You can use piano and guitar. You can use the DAW and production tools.

  • Any pre-reqs? (e.g. theory, production, etc)

    Our intention is to make this course accessible to anyone, regardless of their skillset. We might talk about some theory stuff and some production stuff as we go into it, but we will make sure to include resources when we do for those who aren't familiar with those concepts yet.

  • What if I can't join the Zoom workshops?

    That's OK! We tried to pick a time that could work for the maximum number of people, but we know it won't always work for everyone. As such, we will record every workshop and share the recording around afterwards. Also, you're welcome to submit questions in advance.

  • Will the Zoom workshops be recorded?

    Yes.

  • I'm not sure... what should I do?

    Two things: 1) Feel free to reach out to the course manager Ian Temple and [email protected]. He's happy to discuss your situation and whether this is right for you.

    2) If you sign up and realize within the first week that it's not the right fit, we will offer you a refund.

About Your Instructor

Taught by Betty Who, facilitated by Ian Temple of Soundfly.


Betty Who is a singer, dancer, and multi-instrumentalist whose soaring pop anthems and vibrant energy have made her a global fan favorite. From her viral breakout Somebody Loves You to her hit album BIG and recent singles Run! and Sweat, Betty blends powerful vocals with euphoric, genre-bending sound.

Fresh off her Out of the Darkness Tour, which lit up the 2025 Pride season with a World Pride stop covered by The Washington Post, Them, and Billboard, she continues to bring authenticity to everything she does—from hosting Amazon’s The One That Got Away to her Broadway debut as Persephone in Hadestown. With bold new music and creative chapters ahead, Betty Who is entering her most electric era yet.



Ian Temple is a writer, educator, pianist, and entrepreneur. He founded Soundfly in 2014 and has created or managed almost 100 online courses. As a musician, he's one-third of the experimental trio Sontag Shogun, with whom he's released multiple albums and toured extensively across Europe, North America, China, and Japan. He also writes a popular substack called Soundfly Weekly about music and the creative process.