Songwriting Lessons (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)

From 111.57 C$ /h

What makes a good song? This is exactly what we are going to find out. Exploring many of same techniques that are dealt with during our Composition Lessons, but in a broader more macro way. These lessons are geared to bring out your inner storyteller. By analyzing the great songs of the past and learning what makes them so effective, students will be able to internalize those tricks and techniques and add them to their own musician's toolbox. These tools will prove to be invaluable not only in crafting and shaping their musical stories, but also in overcoming writer's block. This program will ultimately help your songs reach their full potential and give you the ability to reach people on a deeper, more profound emotional level.

Location

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At teacher's location :

Judge Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA

Online from United States

About Me

As a music educator, I hold myself to very high standards. My profound love and respect for music underpins my belief that all teachers have a significant responsibility to wholeheartedly assist, guide, and nurture every student who has entrusted them with their education. The most important thing is to do what is best for the welfare of each particular student.

When it comes to lessons, I believe that above all, learning and playing music should be fun and never reach a point when it is not. Music is not as hard as many books and teachers would have some of us believe. If things get too complicated, the student becomes confused or discouraged, or the lessons no longer feel enjoyable, then I am not doing my job. I create customized lesson plans for each student to make sure that this principle is never compromised.

As your music teacher, my goal is to work diligently to not only ensure your success, but hopefully, to ignite a sense of inspiration within you.

Education

studied Film Scoring, Composition, Songwriting, Mixing, Production, and Performance at

Berklee College of Music in Boston.

Graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor's of Music in Film Scoring with a Piano Principle

Dean's List

Played piano since the age of 5
Played guitar since the age of 13

Experience / Qualifications

- 20 years teaching experience
- work professionally as a music composer, producer, and mix-engineer since 2012
- have worked extensively with major artists, composers, songwriters, and producers such as: Cher, Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Neil Dorfsman (producer), Heitor Pereira (film composer), Tyler Armes (songwriter; Post Malone)

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Music theory lessons

Music composition

Song writing

Availability of a typical week

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New York

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Music Production Lessons (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)

111.57 C$ /h

Learn to record, produce, and mix your own music at a professional level!
Students will get instruction and training on using top Digital Audio Workstations such as: Pro Tools, Logic, and Digital Performer. Other topics covered in this program include: signal routing, midi programming, audio editing, meter changes, time-stretch, pitch-adjustment, tempo manipulation, and arranging techniques to name a few, and mixing concepts such as using panning, EQ, compression, gating, FX, and more! These professional methods and tricks are the very same used by the pro's to give their tracks that polished, radio-ready sound!

Chelsea

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I'm a professional harpist who graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in Music with extensive teaching experience in the United States and Belgium. I am offering harp and music theory lessons to students of all backgrounds, levels, and ages.

I am currently in the process of completing my Doctor of Musical Arts at the CUNY Graduate Center. I hope to transfer the skills and knowledge I have obtained from working with some of the most renowned teachers to my own students.

Kristine

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Now also available online :) We just tried it and it works surprisingly well! 💚✨

Hello curious souls!
Welcome to my profile.
Here’s what I do:
- teach individual piano lessons accordingly to each student’s age, level and musical taste
- teach music theory, history and ear training
- help students with their own compositions
- arrange music for different instrumental combos
- prepare students for exams, performances and auditions
- play an accompaniment on the piano

Marcos

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I am a graduate of the Royal College of Music in London, where I lived since 2009.

Individual lessons enables me to tailor and adapt my teaching to every pupil's needs; helping them to learn the repertoire or skills that each individual requires. I cover styles such as classical, contemporary, pop, jazz and film music.

I have prepared and entered pupils entry exams/auditions of conservatoires and music colleges of Spain and Europe as well as for composition competitions as I have won more then 30 awards myself and have been adjudicator of some composition competitions. I was also a professor in the Music faculty at Madrid's 'University Centre TAI', the Trinity Music Academy in London and The Conservatoire of Barcelona

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Marco

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Apprenez à jouer de la flûte japonaise. Le Shinobue avec Marco.
Sen Suisse du 13 janvier au 25 janvier.

Learn to play the Fue/Shinobue, or improve your sound, with Marco en Suisse
Learn to play the Shinobue/ Fue.
Book also available to learn with original songs and more.
Learn at different levels: Beginner, Intermediate and advanced. Learn to better your sound and to discover different techniques. All levels will benefit from the lessons.

Elia

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I am a compassionate and enthusiastic teacher dedicated to helping my students reach for the stars! One of my defining characteristics is my genuine interest in the longterm happiness and progression of my students. I am committed to providing students with a safe and positive environment where they feel supported throughout their musical journeys. I absolutely love finding ways in which I can personalize my lessons to best fit each student. Music education is not one size fits all and I want to honor the different ways students learn. I gain so much happiness knowing that my lessons fit the needs of my students.

I am dedicated to nurturing a love for music in each student. I aim to positively enhance the student's strength, dexterity, and technique while building a lasting interest in music. In early lessons, I focus on developing an understanding of the student's goals and personal interests. I guide students to create sustainable practice routines, reinforcing the importance of discipline, responsibility and hard work. I emphasize building a strong foundation early on so that future musical progress is always supported by a strong core of musical knowledge. Typical lessons involve scales, sight reading, and a piece that the student chooses.

My goal as a teacher is specifically designed to help you achieve your goals as an artist and a musician.

Alyssa

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I teach violin and viola lessons with the aim of improving technique, musicality, and interest in the instrument. Learning a string instrument can be challenging, but I believe it is also one of the most rewarding endeavors you can undertake.

I focus on sound production and facility of the instrument, and try to make sure that every student is learning repertoire that helps them and interests them.

Adrian

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I offer lessons in guitar/bass, piano/keyboard (classical/experimental/pop/jazz), composition/songwriting, production/recording (DAWs, mixing, editing etc). No matter what level we're on, as musicians and artists we're all part of a wonderful and strange ongoing human project, and I believe that it's my duty to share the knowledge and skills that I've accumulated throughout the course of my life and career.

Over the years, my work has branched out in many different stylistic directions but I am firmly rooted in avant-garde/classical music. I hold two degrees in composition: a Master of Music '11 from the Yale School of Music where I also taught undergraduate lessons in composition; and a BA in Music Composition from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Sweden ('09). I've written large scale works for orchestra, chamber pieces, solo music for a variety of instruments, works with multichannel electronics, and works for theater and dance. For those interested, my recorded work is easily accessible online on a variety of labels and my scores are available from Schott Music New York.

As a pianist, I began formal training at age 6 and worked through much of the classical repertoire before deciding to focus fulltime on composition. I am also an accomplished studio musician, improviser (jazz/free/experimental), and a member of several groups/ensembles.

A firm believer in the use of intuition as a primary tool in music making of all kinds, I would like our lessons to be shaped according to your needs and interests. No matter what level you are on, my goal will always be to offer you exactly what you need at each given step. I treat each student as a unique collaborative effort.

Apart from technical and aesthetic approaches, it is usually very difficult and takes a long time to find one's 'voice' as a performer, writer or producer; this is inevitable except in rare cases, and I will endeavour to teach you to trust in your own abilities, overcome insecurities and doubts, and connect your artistic practice with a more unified mindset that goes beyond imagined technical and stylistic limitations and aesthetic policing. The main point is to eradicate unnecessary obstacles to your creativity and learn to trust your intuition and choices.

Yoichi

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If you are interested in playing jazz, and learning from a NYC-based jazz musician in NYC or Online? I can help! The best way to learn Jazz is studying with an active player. My name is Yoichi. I am a jazz pianist based in New York City. I can find ways to fit your needs to be a better Jazz player through my experience both performing with top players such as Ornette Coleman and Pharoah Sanders and teaching at college. Monthly rate is also available.

日本語でもNYCやOnlineでレッスンします! NYCで活動している本物のジャズミュージシャンに教わってみませんか??

Jefrey

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I am a singer, pianist, and general music educator based in Brooklyn, New York, where I work as a teacher at an award-winning music studio.

Having graduated summa cum laude in 2017 with a degree in Music Education: Voice from West Chester University of Pennsylvania (WCU), I have studied various methods and approaches to illustrating musical concepts including music theory, music history, ear training, and applied lessons in voice and all major instruments.

I work with students of all ages -- children and adults -- and teach ALL styles of singing! Anybody has the ability to sing! If you can speak, you CAN sing! My teaching harnesses the natural sounds everybody makes with their voices.

Lessons include:
- Voice Technique: Pitch, Breath Support, Vibrato, Registration (Chest, Mix, Head Voice), Diction (in multiple languages such as English, Italian, German, French, Etc.), Releasing Tension, Posture, and Riffs & Runs.
- Musicianship: Dynamics, Phrasing, Reading and Analyzing Music, Ear Training, and Basic Music Theory.
- Performance Technique: Stage Presence, Character/Storytelling, Overcoming Performance Anxiety, and Connecting with Your Audience.

Jean

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Exploring Your Singing Voice!!!

It is my belief that anyone can sing as the body is built to speak and sing. So if you or your child loves to sing, it is never too late nor too early to learn one's self-expression through singing.

I work with people of all ages from beginners, hobbyists, the curious, and to everyone in between who yearns to explore their singing voices.

Lessons are tailored for each individual depending on their level and goals for singing.

My lessons cover Vocal Function/Technique, Basic Music Theory, and learning and performing a song.

The Vocal Technique I teach is grounded in the principles of Functional Singing and Somatic Voicework TM The LoVetri Method. Vocal technique which covers Posture, Breathing, Body and Vocal Warm-ups, and Vocal Exercises prepares the body to sing freely, effortlessly, and powerfully. It facilitates awareness of mind, body, and breath connection which promotes freedom of expression and brings forth the joy of singing

Dusan

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Learning about violin playing from theory to performance, how to position right and left hand, how to check and improve intonation, how to practice various techniques and solve different kind of technical problems.
We can work on standard violin school textbooks, from basic exercises through scales, studies to simple pieces and then to more demanding violin pieces like concertos and sonatas.
If someone prefers to learn basic tunes such as popular melodies and violin cover songs, that’s possible as well.

Luna

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I am now offering piano and violin lessons for beginners and intermediate students including kids, teens and adults. I use a student-centred pedagogy to help students reach their individual goals, whether they want to learn a classical repertoire or their favourite tunes from movies, musicals, etc. On top of that, I teach theory, improvisation, and various mindfulness and embodiment tools that cultivate technical and performance skills. I have a bachelors in psychology and violin performance from York University in Canada. In addition, I also have experience working with neurodiverse populations and low-vision populations-I am both:)

WhiTe

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• Spanish Guitar Classes:

Over time I have learned to appreciate the Spanish guitar like a small orchestra.

- Lead guitar.
- Guitar arranged to accompany.

Basic / Intermediate / Advanced Level

All ages.

• Harmony:

The three fundamental pillars of music are: melody, harmony and rhythm.

I make this selection of harmony because this is the structure on which a melodic line relies to build a soundscape.

Basic / Intermediate / Advanced Level

All ages.

• Composition:

The musician must compose both when interpreting existing music and to create new one.

It is the form of expression that allows us to be sincere and show the landscapes that contain our soul and our heart.

Basic / Intermediate / Advanced Level

All ages.

• Arrangements:

Once we have all the material for a composition (our own or not); we must recreate the soundscape that we want to express by choosing the instrumentation, texture, and entrances and exits of each musical phrase.

Basic / Intermediate / Advanced Level

All ages.

• Assembly:

It is important when arranging a composition (our own or not) that we take into account teamwork, seeing it as a map of subjective possibilities that each instrumentalist contributes to the whole.

Amanda

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Discover the joy of singing with personalized voice lessons designed for all levels, from beginners to advanced singers. I focus on helping each student build a solid vocal technique, expand their range, and develop confidence while singing the music they love.

As a graduate of Berklee College of Music and an experienced vocal coach, I have taught students of all ages in both private and group settings. My lessons are fun, encouraging, and tailored to your goals — whether that’s singing pop, musical theatre, Bossa Nova, or preparing for auditions.

In addition, I can incorporate music theory and ear training into our sessions to strengthen your overall musicianship. Together, we’ll explore healthy vocal habits, interpretation, and performance skills to make you a confident, expressive singer.