Japanese Lyrics Course
Features
01 Start Your Lyric-Writing Journey!
Take your songwriting skills to the next level with personalized one-on-one lessons. Accessible from anywhere in the world with just a PC, this course focuses on improving both your Japanese language skills and lyric-writing techniques.
Recommended for:
- Beginners starting from scratch!
- Aspiring lyricists crafting Japanese lyrics for their songs!
- Musicians who struggle with writing lyrics but can compose or arrange music!
- Those planning to engage in music activities in Japan!
Discover your creative potential through the art of Japanese lyric writing! If you’re also interested in composition, we recommend enrolling in our “Music Theory Course“!
02 Write Japanese Lyrics with Professional Guidance!
Our lessons allow you to compose Japanese lyrics for demo tracks prepared by Honey Music School or your own original songs. If you’re bringing your own composition, please prepare a demo track and melody score in advance to maximize the effectiveness of your sessions.
Lessons are conducted in both Japanese and English, customized to suit your language proficiency and learning preferences. A recommended Japanese proficiency of JLPT N4-N5 (basic grammar and vocabulary) ensures you get the most out of the experience.
03 Unique Curriculum Tailored for Beginners!
Our 11th lesson curriculum is designed to help you step by step in mastering lyric writing. Each 50-minute lesson focuses on specific techniques, gradually building your skills while using free, beginner-friendly tools.
This structured approach ensures even beginners can feel confident and make steady progress.
| / | Curriculum |
| 1st Lesson / Focus on Song Structure (50 minutes) | Explore the basic components of a song and how they connect to form a cohesive piece |
| 2nd Lesson / Exploring Nouns and Creativity (50 minutes) | Create lists of tangible and intangible nouns and experiment with unique combinations to spark ideas |
| 3rd Lesson / Setting the Scene (50 minutes) | Learn how to craft vivid settings and atmospheres that bring your lyrics to life |
| 4th Lesson / Balancing Story and Groove (50 minutes) | Discover how to balance storytelling with musical rhythm and understand the basics of notation |
| 5th Lesson / Motifs and Refrains (50 minutes) | Understand how recurring themes can make your lyrics more memorable |
| 6th Lesson / Words with Impact (50 minutes) | Choose words that evoke strong emotions and utilize sensory language effectively |
| 7th Lesson / Metaphors and Inversion (50 minutes) | Enhance your lyrics with poetic techniques like metaphors and inversion |
| 8th Lesson / Conversational Tone in Lyrics (50 minutes) | Master the use of personal, relatable language to create a conversational style |
| 9th Lesson / Writing the First Verse with the Second in Mind (50 minutes) | Strategize your lyric-writing process to ensure consistency and flow between verses |
| 10th Lesson / Objective Review (50 minutes) | Refine your lyrics by critically reviewing and improving them |
| 11th Lesson / Writing a Full-Length Song (50 minutes) | Combine everything you’ve learned to create a complete, polished song |
| 12th Lesson and Beyond / Optional Lessons (50 minutes) | Choose additional lessons tailored to your specific needs and goals for further improvement |
＊As an option, personalized advice on your lyrics is also available upon completing the curriculum.
04 Seamless Online Lyric Lessons with Zoom!
Embark on lyrics journey from anywhere in the world through Zoom – a user-friendly and free app! Rest assured, the only expense is the monthly lesson fee. This keeps your learning experience straightforward and budget-friendly.
Take advantage of our 50-minute free trial lesson! If our school strikes a chord with you, please fill out the application form located at the bottom of the page.
05 Record and Review Your Lessons for Better Learning!
To help you retain what you’ve learned, we recommend video recording your lessons using Zoom’s built-in recording function, available for PC and Mac. This allows you to revisit your sessions at any time and ensures that no key points are missed.
Please note, we request that all video recordings be made by the student. Using voice recorders or smartphones for recording is also acceptable.
※Strictly: Lesson recordings are for private use only and sharing them publicly or with third parties, other than the instructor and student, is expressly prohibited.
06 Access Exclusive Member Services!
Students enrolled in lessons can enjoy exclusive services!
Currently, we offer the following four initiatives:
- Office BGM Collaboration
- Radio Program
- School Label Music Release
- Counseling Sessions
Video
-It’s a video explained by the instructor ‘tomo’-
Monthly fee
| Price | 1 lesson / 50 minutes |
| 1 time a month | 6,500 yen |
| 2 times a month | 13,000 yen |
| 4 times a month | 24,600 yen |
| Price/Student discount | 1 lesson / 50 minutes |
| 1 time a month | 6,180 yen |
| 2 times a month | 12,350 yen |
| 4 times a month | 23,370 yen |
- Price is in Japanese “yen”.
- No enrollment fee.
- For those who wish to take 5 lessons in a month, we offer a plan of 4 lessons + an additional 1 lesson.
- Payments are only accepted through PayPal. We will send you the PayPal URL on the 25th of each month for payment (Japan time).
- Make-up lessons must be used by the end of the month following the originally scheduled month (Japan time).
- You may adjust the number of lessons each month as needed.
Process
Form
Instructor
tomo
Hi, I’m tomo. Nice to meet you! Born in Yokohama and raised in the US, I write English lyrics, compose and perform in my Acoustic Duo in the wider Tokyo Metro area, as well as sing, play and record flute and sax as supporting musician for other pop/rock/jazz artists.
I specialize in singing training in both English and Japanese languages.
If you are interested in Japanese music and songs, let me help you with the cultural background of the music and how to express the songs in Japanese using English analogy and easy phonetics. I look forward to meeting you soon!
FAQ
There is a time difference between our countries, what time can we take lessons?
Our business time is from 10am to 10pm. So please check Japanese time in your country.
When is your holiday?
From December 30th to January 3rd in Japan time. It is new year’s holiday.
Will I have the same instructor every time?
Yes, you will be assigned a fixed instructor. If you wish to change your instructor, it is possible. However, we do not offer a new free trial lesson when changing instructors.
How do I book my lessons?
After we confirm your monthly payment, we will send you the booking page. Please note that booking is only available after payment is completed. For more details, please click here.
How can I pay the monthly fee?
We accept payment via PayPal only (credit card payment is also available through PayPal). The payment link is sent on the 25th of each month (Japan time). For the first month, the link will be sent immediately after registration.
Can I take more than one course or choose a different number of lessons than listed?
Yes, both are possible. Please pay the total amount for all selected courses. If you would like a different number of lessons than shown on the price list (for example, 5 lessons per month), we will calculate it as 4 lessons + 1 additional lesson.
Can I reschedule my lesson?
Yes, if you contact us by 6:00 p.m. (Japan time) at least 2 days before the scheduled lesson, we can reschedule it for another day.
Can I carry over my lesson to the next month?
Yes, you can carry over lessons until the end of the following month. (Example: Lessons for December can be carried over until the end of January.)
Are there any opportunities to share what I learned in lessons?
Yes! At Honey Music School, we offer activities like joining FM radio shows, contributing to background music for shops and offices, and music collaboration projects with other students. For more details, please click here!
Can I take lessons even if I don’t speak Japanese?
Yes, you can! However, for some language-related courses such as the Lyrics Course, a certain level of Japanese may be required. Please check the course page for more details.
Are the instructors native Japanese speakers?
Yes, all of our instructors are native Japanese speakers.
I have no music experience. Can I still take this course?
Yes, this course is open to learners with no music experience.
Can I use my own original song for the lesson?
Yes, you can. If you would like to work on your original song, please prepare a demo with either a guide melody or temporary vocal, and a PDF score of the melody in advance.
Can I take a one-time lesson instead of following the full curriculum?
One-time or spot lessons are available only after completing the main curriculum.
