“Song of the Self has been a transformative experience. I have participated in several songwriting courses over the years, and while most focus only on craft, Song of the Self has helped me connect with my inner self and find the key to unlock my true voice. Ellery has a unique approach to songwriting, at the nexus of self development, craftsmanship, and magick. He has been an incredibly generous teacher and I could not recommend Song of the Self more.”

Valerio.

Song of the Self.
£400.00
One time
£70.00
For 6 months

A 10 week songwriting mentorship programme with Ellery James Roberts: October 6th - December 1st 2024.

✓ Lifetime access to course material
✓ 5 x 120 min online workshops
✓ 3 x 1-1 mentoring sessions
✓ Exclusive Workbook
✓ Weekly Writing Exercises

the process.

Song of the Self is a novel mentorship program built around my own songwriting methodology, that explores the creative act as a form Mythopoetic Inquiry.

I believe this approach has a unique capacity to uncover and integrate diverse facets of one’s psyche by experiencing life through the lens of an emergent story, rich with archetypal expressions, themes, and patterns.

Over the course of 10 weeks, I will walk with you through the process of creation - from the initial glimpse of imaginative potential to the performance of your own personal anthems.

Each path will be walked individually, honouring your unique artistry whilst offering strategies to root more fully into your life experiences, consciously exploring your wounds & innate gifts to help amplify your voice in powerful testimony to all that you have been, and all that you are becoming.

Throughout our time together the essence of what makes a great song will be explored in detail; there will be a focus on practices for powerful vocal presence, energy preservation and reflective self awareness - all enriched by my passion for the art of oral storytelling, captivating performances, and the poet’s craft of weaving the perfect words in testimony of our shared human experience.

my path

The road I've travelled as a Songwriter, Vocalist, and Record Producer— spearheading illustrious projects such as Lost Under Heaven and the ever infamous WU LYF— has been rich with soul-making challenges and expansive experiences that have guided me to an ever deeper understanding of my own inner resources and sense of vocation.

Along the way I have unearthed a wholehearted aspiration to support & inspire others on their own unique path towards creative self- actualisation and deeper self-awareness.

In many ways creating Song of the Self has become an opportunity to offer the guidance I longed to receive when I was a wild eyed 21 year old, with an overwhelming fire inside that yearned for expression.

Though our medium is songwriting, I see this work as beneficial to anyone who seeks the inner authority to become articulate authors of their own lives.

our commmunity.

You'll be sharing your journey with a cohort of like minds, all the while supported by my dedicated mentorship. 

From my perspective, In our times of content saturation and AI homogenisation what’s vitally needed is the inner work that cultivates authentic self-expression held within the nurturing environment of a creative and supportive community.

I have found that by intimately sharing our creative process, we cultivate a sense of belonging that in turn, enriches our personal journeys and fosters greater self-awareness, offering mutual encouragement, accountability, and inspiration to help overcome the challenges that arise on the creative path.

Our sessions together will be interactive, filled with hands-on writing exercises paired with reflective prompts and sound healing modalities designed to inspire and invigorate you beyond our meetings. 

From overcoming the blank page, courting the elusive muse, navigating rejection, perseverance & overcoming the persistence of self doubt - I am here to support you along your path, passing on the best of what I have learnt, and what I have invented along the way…

“This songwriting course wasn’t just about writing songs; it was about finding them within your self, in that often surreal landscape that is formed by your experiences, influences, dreams... And about finding out where you are on that map, where you want to go and how to initiate the brush strokes that will get you further on your way.

The practical exercises were the tools of a master sculptor, chiseling away at the excess to reveal something true to oneself. Methods that appear similar to tuning an instrument, only the instrument is... well... you. All with a tenderness and richness of wisdom rooted in various works of psychology and philosophy, digging into what makes us tick as humans in general and creatives in particular. Ellery checked in regularly with the group and on an individual basis, encouraging us to share our work, to open up, to let others in.

This course and the journey have been proven to be incredibly valuable to me. The material covers a broad framework that doesn't define what or how you write but gets you going to do more, be more and seek more. I can't recommend it enough to aspiring songwriters or any musician that is in need of a fresh perspective in anticipation of - or amidst - a new or lifelong songwriting project.”

Jan.

past experience.

At the beginning of my career as a vocalist I received coaching in 'Primal Voice Technique' by Dane Chapman which I have subsequently built upon to develop my own unique vocal style.

My years spent touring the world (including notable performances at the Sydney Opera House, Fuji Rock Festival and an appearance on the David Letterman Show) have left me with valuable insights and protocols for Vocal Maintenance and Energy Preservation, which I have found essential to both surviving life on the road and remaining in an optimal state of flow for participating in the creative process.

Parallel to my career in the Music Industry, my inner journey has been shaped by a deep fascination with the power of sound to heal and transform. This inquiry has led me to an exploration of Nada Yoga, the ancient Vedic science of sound and vibration, the Bhakti practice of Mantra Chanting through Kirtan, Vagal-Nerve Toning, Prananyama, Transcendental Mediation and other energetic practices of somatic awareness such as Qigong and Reiki.

Participating in the creative process has been a great source of joy throughout my life, and I have experienced the greatest suffering when I have found myself blocked, frustrated or burnt out - be it from procrastination, perfectionism, or the self sabotaging fear of failure (or more insidiously) success.

Consequently, I have studied and practiced numerous psychological techniques to help get out of one’s own way, and allow the mysterious and often beautiful act of creation to unfold unimpeded.

As a songwriter, my deepest aspiration has always been to ignite a sense of Self Actualised freedom and a life-affirming presence, both in my own heart and in the hearts of all that are drawn to the flame.

workshops.

5 x 90 mins online group workshops

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2 x 30 mins 1-2-1 feedback conversations.

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Song of the Self.
£400.00
One time
£70.00
For 6 months

A 10 week songwriting mentorship programme with Ellery James Roberts: October 6th - December 1st 2024.

✓ Lifetime access to course material
✓ 5 x 120 min online workshops
✓ 3 x 1-1 mentoring sessions
✓ Exclusive Workbook
✓ Weekly Writing Exercises

I stand by the conviction that to excel as a songwriter, one must first become fully alive!