53 Oak Park Songwriting Tutors

...My approach comes from a singer-songwriter perspective: By playing songs the students like, they stay interested and motivated, which is the most important part in making progress! Creativity is highly encouraged. Many of my students write their own songs while learning the basic tenets of guitar-playing, as well as some music theory. With songwriting,... read more

...I teach many different songs and instrumental pieces from the styles of contemporary, rock, blues, classical and Brazilian Jazz. I produce my own music, studied electronic music production, and can teach the skills to help understand how use music software programs like Logic Pro and Garage Band. I received a Associate of Art degree in General Music,... read more

...This is also great training for college students who struggle with their ear-training classes. I stress moving from basic materials to the more complex, and encourage every student to develop a great daily practice routine. My songwriting experience includes setting words to music, setting music to words, and writing instrumental works. I have written... read more

...I write songs in the genres of R&B/Funk/Soul/Blues. I have a diverse musical background and a great ear. I'm easy to work with and I can help flesh out and develop compositions. I was a featured composer in JazzIs magazine.... read more

..." Music evinces, in an immediate and beautiful way, the power of the mind - the often hidden ability in us all to achieve things beyond what many think possible. The ear is a very special sensory organ. Through our ears, we can perceive many things that are not visible to the eye, but nevertheless are important aspects of life. Silence is what gives... read more