Primary Production NSW: Songwriting & Music Production for Years 5–6
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Inspire confident, creative learners through contemporary music.
The Song Room is proud to present our new NSW industry-first Primary Production pilot program, delivered in partnership with L‑FRESH The LION (curator) and Village Boy Entertainment, and working alongside our community consultation partner, Outloud.
Over two immersive days of songwriting and sound production, students in Years 5-6 will work in small groups with two industry creative experts and one of our highly experienced Teaching Artists to compose, produce, and record their own original music.
The program supports diverse learners and includes creative facilitation, school-based resources, and opportunities to share completed songs within the school community.
Schools can apply now to take part here.
Music Creators can get involved by registering here.
About Primary Production NSW
Who It’s For
NSW Government Primary Schools in Western Sydney
Students in Years 5 – 6 (or at standard) who have a love for Arts Learning
What Your School Receives
- Two full days of program delivery on site
- Access to an experienced and professional creative team consisting of a contemporary practicing songwriter, a contemporary practicing music producer and a Teaching Artists from The Song Room to collaborate with the school’s staff member.
- Small group production model allows students to work closely with peers, experiment creatively, and receive personalised support throughout the songwriting and production process.
- Finished digital tracks for schools to share
Why Primary Production?
- Real-world creativity: Students experience the full songwriting and production process—from spark to release ready audio.
- Collaboration & communication: Small group music making builds teamwork, listening, and leadership.
- Student voice & identity: Learners author lyrics and sounds that reflect their lives and cultures.
- Inclusive by design: The program actively engages First Nations students, CALD communities, students with disability, and young people in Western Sydney.
- Confidence & belonging:Small production groups (4 students per group) ensure every voice is heard and supported.
- Teacher capability: Classroom teachers gain practical strategies and access to optional Arts:Live resources at no cost if requested.
The Song Room delivers high-quality, evidence-based music and arts programs across Australia. We have over twenty six years’ experience working in partnership with schools to deliver arts learning programs that impact both student and teacher outcomes.
Find out more about The Song Room
How the Program Works
Plan: We meet with your team to align on students’ needs, goals, and logistics. A half day planning window is built into the program to brief creatives and teaching assistants (TAs) and to ensure child safety training is current. Parental consent is coordinated via the school.
Create: Our creatives lead two immersive days at the school in either Term 3 or 4. Students form small production groups to ideate, write, arrange, record, and polish an original song.
Share: Celebrate student achievement – play tracks at an assembly or school event.
“(The Song Room) program has been absolutely brilliant! It has provided an opportunity for ALL students at our school to develop confidence and have success.” Principal.
Safety, Access & Quality
Child Safety: All team members must have a valid NSW Working with Children Check and complete child safety training; the program follows departmental requirements and school policies.
Inclusive Practice: The team adapts to diverse abilities and learning profiles.
Experienced Creatives & TAs: We engage contemporary songwriters and producers, and we prioritise TAs with contemporary music/composition and strong educational experience.
Evaluation & Reporting
We capture participation data for acquittal reporting and capture impact stories for brief case studies.
Photos and video permission forms will be supplied to each school by The Song Room. Images will be captured were school and parent/carer permissions exist. Schools will be required to provide permission on behalf of the school and source individual permissions from parents/carers.
If permitted, images and impact stories will be shared by The Song Room to celebrate the program.
Cost & Funding
The program is proudly funded by Sound NSW. There is no cost to NSW Government Primary Schools who are successful in obtaining a place in this program.
How to Get Involved
Schools can get involved with this industry leading program by registering interest through the link below. A member of our Arts Learning Team will then contact you.
Register your interest today
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students can participate?
Each school engages 16 students (4 groups × 4 students).
Do we need specialist equipment?
Our team brings laptops, simple instruments, and production software. We’ll confirm any school based resources during planning.
Can we showcase the songs?
Yes – while a formal public celebration isn’t required, schools are encouraged to share finished tracks at an assembly or similar event after delivery.
What about permissions and child safety?
Parental consent is coordinated by the school. All creatives and TAs meet child safety requirements.
Will teachers get resources?
ARTS:LIVE access can be provided free to participating teachers upon request, and we run a half day planning/briefing to align on goals and student needs.
Where will the program run?
On-site at your school. We will need a space large enough for 20 students to work in groups on individual.
For more information:
Schools:
Please contact Duncan Imberger, Arts Learning Manager at duncan@songroom.org.au or call him on 0407 332 879.
Schools – please register here.
Music Creators, songwriters and producers:
Please contact Milly Petriella OAM, Manager Education Partnerships at milly@songroom.org.au or call her on 0412 061 180.
Music Creators – please register here.
Primary Production NSW is proudly funded by Sound NSW.
