Sharpen your songwriting skills with singer-songwriter with a degree in Songwriting and Community Music

From 96.61 C$ /h

Find your own voice, learn how to finish songs, and combat your inner critic!

I offer one-on-one songwriting lessons that will suit your learning style. I cover the following topics:

- Music Theory
- Lyric Writing
- USP & Branding
- Arrangement and Production Basics
- Recording Basics
- Music Publishing
- Vocal and Guitar Practice

Please get in touch with any questions!

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

As an English teacher, I've worked with Doras Luimní in Limerick, a non-profit working to support the rights of migrants in Ireland. With Doras, I developed and taught beginner English courses for migrants in which I had students from different backgrounds and different levels. I was in charge of curriculum development and worked with several students who were at the start of their literacy journeys. Before that, I worked at two different language schools - Berlitz Dublin and ELI in Limerick, where I prepared students for the TIE and IELTS exams, and taught all levels from Beginners (A1) to Advanced (C1-C2). I have also had private Business English students for the past three years.

In 2022, I completed a CELTA course at International House Dublin, receiving a Pass A - the highest distinction. My language competencies support my work too – I am fluent in Russian, French, English, and Dutch.

However, my work isn't only centred around language teaching. A key formative experience from my career included setting up and coordinating weekly creative workshops for Ukrainian children in Berlin partnered with a local non-profit. In 2024, I started facilitating the Irish World Music Café – a song-sharing circle attended primarily by Ukrainian refugees. Song Seeking, a programme that provides access to participatory music-making to temporary accommodation residents, has taken me to Direct Provision centres in surrounding counties in Ireland. Those settings have made me flexible, adaptable, and creative, and I take that work experience into my work as an English teacher too.

Prior to my work as a community musician and English teacher, I had acquired a BA in Songwriting from BIMM London, and completed an MA in Community Music, so I value creativity and culture and incorporate elements of arts practice in my teaching when appropriate.

Education

BA Songwriting (2018-2021) - BIMM London, UK
MA Community Music (2023-2024) - University of Limerick, Ireland
CELTA (2022) - International House Dublin, Ireland
Creative Therapy Diploma (2022) - CVO, Belgium
BAST Singing Teacher Training Course (2023) - UK
Sing Ireland Choir Conducting Course (2024) - Limerick, Ireland

Experience / Qualifications

CELTA (2022) - International House Dublin, Ireland
Three years of teaching experience with Berlitz Dublin Language School, ELI Limerick, Doras Luimní, and through private teaching.

I have degrees in Songwriting and Community Music, and have participated in a wide variety of feedback sessions for songwriters. I have co-written songs with different artists, released my own music, and have been active as a singer-songwriter for over ten years. Since 2021, I’ve been teaching vocals and songwriting, and facilitating music and creative workshops in classroom settings, nonprofits, and refugee centres.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

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Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

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120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Dutch

Skills

Song writing

Availability of a typical week

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New York

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Do you have a passion for music and dream of learning to sing, play the piano, write your own songs, or even discover the magic of music production in Logic Pro X? Search no further!

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Expect a professional approach during class, combined with a fun and unique teaching experience designed especially for you.

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