5-day mentorship programme for emerging singer-songwriters

Scrolls Productions has announced the launch of The Write Note, an exclusive artist development programme designed to nurture emerging singer-songwriters through intensive mentorship, professional studio experience, and a live performance showcase.

Organised in collaboration with Teatru Manoel, Isabella Turso, CPM Music Institute (Milan), and Cornerhouse Studios, the programme will take place from 3–7 September 2025 at Teatru Manoel in Valletta and Cornerhouse Studios in Lija.

Billed under the tagline Your Music. Your Voice. Your Moment., the initiative gives a select group of artists the chance to receive world-class training in songwriting, stagecraft, and recording, culminating in a live concert on the historic Manoel stage.

A World-Class Mentoring Team

Participants will work closely with three internationally acclaimed professionals. Andrea Rodini, known for his work on X-Factor Italia and The

Voice of Italy, has coached top artists including Mahmood, Arisa, and Noemi. Tommaso Ferrarese, Head of Singing at Milan’s CPM Music Institute, brings his expertise from Area San Remo and touring with Cece Rogers. Pianist and composer Isabella Turso, meanwhile, is celebrated for her collaborations with cellist Tina Guo, rapper Dargen D’Amico, and Emmy-nominated poet IN-Q.

Selective Entry

Admission into the programme will be selective, based on a short artist biography, a demo or sample of original work (finished or in-progress), and a statement of motivation. Final selection will be made by the Italian tutors, ensuring participants receive focused, high-level mentorship.

Throughout the five-day programme, artists will engage in songwriting mentorship, performance coaching, and collaboration with Maltese musicians Ryan Paul Abela, Luke Grech, Melchior Busuttil and John Cutajar for the development of their song, leading to a live showcase (with band) on the Teatru Manoel stage.

An International Opportunity

One standout participant, chosen by a panel of judges during the showcase, will be awarded a career-boosting prize: a performance at the CPM Music Institute’s theatre in Milan during Crea Musica Open Week, with flights for two included. The winner will also secure an acoustic pre-show performance at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta on 29 November 2025, as part of Rockwired ’25.

Applications for The Write Note are currently open, though places are strictly limited.

Full details are available online.