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Matthew I. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Matthew I.
60/hour

San Francisco, CA

Guitar technique, theory , songwriting and creativity

I have been a guitar teacher for over 15 years, teaching all skill levels and ages. I have taught private and group lessons in different music establishments as well as in home lessons, and I'm happy to provide a resume for any inquiries. I enjoy...

5.0 (152)
60/hour
267 hours tutoring
Response time: 24 minutes

I have been a guitar teacher for over 15 years, teaching all skill levels and ages. I have taught private and group lessons in different music establishments as well as in home lessons, and I'm happy to provide a resume for any inquiries. I enjoy...

Ian M. Pacifica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ian M.
50/hour

Pacifica, CA

Experienced Audio Engineer, Producer and Composer

I am an audio engineer, producer and composer with a strong passion for creating and mixing great music and audio content. I have over ten years of professional audio experience in the music industry and in this time I've learned the skills,...

5.0 (72)
50/hour
236 hours tutoring

I am an audio engineer, producer and composer with a strong passion for creating and mixing great music and audio content. I have over ten years of professional audio experience in the music industry and in this time I've learned the skills,...

Annie C. Auburn, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Annie C.
60/hour

Auburn, CA

BA in Music Composition from Mills College

In addition to a degree in music composition from Mills College, I have been writing original songs and poetry for 10 years and am a songwriting teacher at Moderntone Studios in Lafayette, CA.

5.0 (4)
60/hour
7 hours tutoring

In addition to a degree in music composition from Mills College, I have been writing original songs and poetry for 10 years and am a songwriting teacher at Moderntone Studios in Lafayette, CA.

Ramon B. North Hollywood, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ramon B.
55/hour

North Hollywood, CA

Guitar Teacher, Songwriting and Music mentor 15+ years of Touring

I also taught in two private schools: “Modern Music School of Pasadena” and “Topanga Music School”, where on top of my private lessons I had groups and band ensembles. I guided them during the songwriting processes, teaching them...

5.0 (26)
55/hour
39 hours tutoring

I also taught in two private schools: “Modern Music School of Pasadena” and “Topanga Music School”, where on top of my private lessons I had groups and band ensembles. I guided them during the songwriting processes, teaching them...

Ian Y. Newport Beach, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ian Y.
110/hour

Newport Beach, CA

Musician and Songwriter with 20+ Years Experience

I have played guitar since I was 15 years old, and been the lead songwriter and guitarist in 5 different bands. I have scored several movie soundtracks and understand the songwriting process. I can show students a systematic process...

4.9 (44)
110/hour
128 hours tutoring
Response time: 51 minutes

I have played guitar since I was 15 years old, and been the lead songwriter and guitarist in 5 different bands. I have scored several movie soundtracks and understand the songwriting process. I can show students a systematic process...

Josh W. Fullerton, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Josh W.
50/hour

Fullerton, CA

Bachelors in Composition/Arranging (songwriting)

I’ve also helped likeminded musicians how to use theory to advance their understanding of music in general and create more of an interest in songwriting on a personal level!

5.0 (222)
50/hour
956 hours tutoring

I’ve also helped likeminded musicians how to use theory to advance their understanding of music in general and create more of an interest in songwriting on a personal level!

Janani C. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Janani C.
75/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Award-Winning Songwriter & Creative Coach for All Levels

I specialize in lyric writing, melody development, song structure, and stylistic delivery, guiding students through both the creative and technical sides of songwriting. With over 35,000 followers on TikTok, I also coach creators on how to...

5.0 (13)
75/hour
43 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutes

I specialize in lyric writing, melody development, song structure, and stylistic delivery, guiding students through both the creative and technical sides of songwriting. With over 35,000 followers on TikTok, I also coach creators on how to...

Leon B. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Leon B.
180/hour

Palo Alto, CA

Musical Artist, Producer, and Songwriter

I am a professional songwriter for numerous artist worldwide as well for my own original songs! A number of my songs have views on Youtube and streams on Spotify in the 10s of thousands and even hundreds of thousands! Also I studied...

5.0 (69)
180/hour
361 hours tutoring

I am a professional songwriter for numerous artist worldwide as well for my own original songs! A number of my songs have views on Youtube and streams on Spotify in the 10s of thousands and even hundreds of thousands! Also I studied...

Reuven H. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Reuven H.
90/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Film Composer with 200+ Years of Experience Songwriting

Graduate of the Berklee College of Music in Film Scoring. Extensive experience songwriting in a variety of styles, including epic orchestral, contemporary, jazz, world, and hybrid. Credits include dozens of films, television series, and...

4.9 (40)
90/hour
211 hours tutoring

Graduate of the Berklee College of Music in Film Scoring. Extensive experience songwriting in a variety of styles, including epic orchestral, contemporary, jazz, world, and hybrid. Credits include dozens of films, television series, and...

Jeffrey G. Glendale, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeffrey G.
69/hour

Glendale, CA

Award-winning Film Composer

...Challenge, Winner of the 2019 Akademia Music Award for Best Song (Ambient/Instrumental), Nominee in the 2017 American Songwriting Awards in the Instrumental category, Winner of the 2016 Akademia Music Award for Best Ambient/Instrumental Song, Winner...

5.0 (15)
69/hour
37 hours tutoring

...Challenge, Winner of the 2019 Akademia Music Award for Best Song (Ambient/Instrumental), Nominee in the 2017 American Songwriting Awards in the Instrumental category, Winner of the 2016 Akademia Music Award for Best Ambient/Instrumental Song, Winner...

Bruno N. Marina Del Rey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Bruno N.
100/hour

Marina Del Rey, CA

Professional Songwriter for 7+ years

Completed 4 levels of songwriting during my undergrad programs at Musicians Institute. Both on my keyboard technology associates program, but also during my certificate in independent artistry. Professional producer/songwriter...

5.0 (1)
100/hour
10 hours tutoring

Completed 4 levels of songwriting during my undergrad programs at Musicians Institute. Both on my keyboard technology associates program, but also during my certificate in independent artistry. Professional producer/songwriter...

Evren T. Woodland Hills, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Evren T.
60/hour

Woodland Hills, CA

Guitar, Ukulele, Piano, Music Theory, Pro Tools, Sibelius Teacher.

I am a songwriter, I have written songs for TV episodes, commercials and feature films in Europe, Brazil and the US for the last 15 years. I have taught songwriting classes along with new technology to lots of students at music...

5.0 (456)
60/hour
1,905 hours tutoring

I am a songwriter, I have written songs for TV episodes, commercials and feature films in Europe, Brazil and the US for the last 15 years. I have taught songwriting classes along with new technology to lots of students at music...

NICOLETTE H. Studio City, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
NICOLETTE H.
80/hour

Studio City, CA

Bachelors of Vocal Performance from Cal State Northridge

I have taken songwriting courses while attending Cal State Northridge. In recording studios, I have teamed up with and written songs with Motesart (Celine Dion, Demi Lovato) and Marlin "Hookman" Bonds (Jason Derulo, Demi Lovato,...

5.0 (130)
80/hour
1,047 hours tutoring

I have taken songwriting courses while attending Cal State Northridge. In recording studios, I have teamed up with and written songs with Motesart (Celine Dion, Demi Lovato) and Marlin "Hookman" Bonds (Jason Derulo, Demi Lovato,...

Oren S. Crescent City, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Oren S.
45/hour

Crescent City, CA

BA in Music. Writing my own songs for about 15 years now

This led me to dive deep into the works of Bob Dylan, from song-lyrics to bios and his autobiography, naturally he became my primary influence as far as songwriting goes. It can be a mysterious process, somewhat dependent on the...

5.0 (32)
45/hour
89 hours tutoring

This led me to dive deep into the works of Bob Dylan, from song-lyrics to bios and his autobiography, naturally he became my primary influence as far as songwriting goes. It can be a mysterious process, somewhat dependent on the...

Jesse M. Cerritos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jesse M.
80/hour

Cerritos, CA

Learn to produce Electronic Music, EDM, DnB, House, Hip-Hop

I am an experienced music educator and producer specializing in songwriting and music production across various modern genres, including Electronic, House, Drum and Bass, Hip-Hop, and EDM. With years of expertise in the field, I teach...

5.0 (130)
80/hour
982 hours tutoring

I am an experienced music educator and producer specializing in songwriting and music production across various modern genres, including Electronic, House, Drum and Bass, Hip-Hop, and EDM. With years of expertise in the field, I teach...

Megan M. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Megan M.
65/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Songwriting

I have been writing songs for over 20 years. Have experience teaching beginning songwriting classes for over five years. I help students learn the basics, from brainstorming ideas and lyrics to starting the recording process.

5.0 (127)
65/hour
566 hours tutoring

I have been writing songs for over 20 years. Have experience teaching beginning songwriting classes for over five years. I help students learn the basics, from brainstorming ideas and lyrics to starting the recording process.

Christopher H. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Christopher H.
70/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Experienced producer, songwriter with 20 years’ experience in teaching

I’m a professional songwriter, producer and guitarist in Los Angeles with a degree in song writing and Music Production from Berklee College of Music. I have 20 years of experience as a studio musician, recording projects, producing and...

5.0 (2)
70/hour
6 hours tutoring

I’m a professional songwriter, producer and guitarist in Los Angeles with a degree in song writing and Music Production from Berklee College of Music. I have 20 years of experience as a studio musician, recording projects, producing and...

Sebastian C. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sebastian C.
50/hour

San Francisco, CA

Music Producer / Songwriter / Engineer

Marking about 4 years of live performances, artist development/branding, and producing music for artists and sync licensing/trailers. I have work experience teaching music production, theory, and songwriting to youth under 25. I...

5.0 (1)
50/hour
17 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutes

Marking about 4 years of live performances, artist development/branding, and producing music for artists and sync licensing/trailers. I have work experience teaching music production, theory, and songwriting to youth under 25. I...

Paul E. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Paul E.
75/hour

Los Angeles, CA

GET HELP WRITING YOUR OWN SONGS

Through my teaching I have transcribed and analyzed many songs which has greatly strengthened my knowledge of song writing and song structure. I currently work with a Nashville based songwriter who writes for other artists. Together we...

4.9 (126)
75/hour
418 hours tutoring

Through my teaching I have transcribed and analyzed many songs which has greatly strengthened my knowledge of song writing and song structure. I currently work with a Nashville based songwriter who writes for other artists. Together we...

Ishmael M. El Cajon, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ishmael M.
50/hour

El Cajon, CA

Beginner and Intermediate Level Piano Teacher

Visually and audibly speaking, the piano is the easiest instrument to learn to understand the progressions of melody and rhythm. As a songwriter, I teach them to read music while playing for maximum learning ability and to develop...

4.9 (306)
50/hour
911 hours tutoring

Visually and audibly speaking, the piano is the easiest instrument to learn to understand the progressions of melody and rhythm. As a songwriter, I teach them to read music while playing for maximum learning ability and to develop...

John S. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John S.
90/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Award Winning - Berklee College Graduate

As a Berklee College of Music graduate and recipient of Songwriting Awards and Distinctions from prestigious songwriting competitions such as: ISC (International Songwriting Competition), John Lennon Songwriting Contest...

5.0 (866)
90/hour
2,482 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutes

As a Berklee College of Music graduate and recipient of Songwriting Awards and Distinctions from prestigious songwriting competitions such as: ISC (International Songwriting Competition), John Lennon Songwriting Contest...

Dr. David L. Morro Bay, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dr. David L.
85/hour

Morro Bay, CA

Doctorate in Music Composition with 7+ Years of Teaching Experience

...portfolio of work. I've composed art songs for stage concerts as well. This blend of experiences equips me to guide aspiring songwriters through the creative process in both individual and collaborative contexts....

5.0 (99)
85/hour
291 hours tutoring

...portfolio of work. I've composed art songs for stage concerts as well. This blend of experiences equips me to guide aspiring songwriters through the creative process in both individual and collaborative contexts....

James L. North Hollywood, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
James L.
100/hour

North Hollywood, CA

Doctor of Musical Arts, Yale School of Music

I have collaborated and assisted numerous composers in their songwriting. I love the creative process, and am very excited to collaborate with others in songwriting. I am particularly helpful to people who have lots of ideas and...

5.0 (243)
100/hour
627 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 minutes

I have collaborated and assisted numerous composers in their songwriting. I love the creative process, and am very excited to collaborate with others in songwriting. I am particularly helpful to people who have lots of ideas and...

Philip P. Glendale, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Philip P.
70/hour

Glendale, CA

Los Angeles based songwriter and producer

I am a "Musicians Institute, College Of Contemporary music" graduate with a scholarship for my songwriting. My songwriting has been recognized by music industry professionals like Robin Randall (Music judge at Emmy awards)...

5.0 (524)
70/hour
1,928 hours tutoring

I am a "Musicians Institute, College Of Contemporary music" graduate with a scholarship for my songwriting. My songwriting has been recognized by music industry professionals like Robin Randall (Music judge at Emmy awards)...

Jefferson B. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jefferson B.
95/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Experienced & Compassionate Tutor/Retired HS Teacher

I studied rhythm guitar & music theory for about ten years and worked in nightclubs for about 5 years singing & playing guitar. I've written about 100 original songs and put 10 of those on a cd. My songwriting methods are...

5.0 (6)
95/hour
24 hours tutoring

I studied rhythm guitar & music theory for about ten years and worked in nightclubs for about 5 years singing & playing guitar. I've written about 100 original songs and put 10 of those on a cd. My songwriting methods are...

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Nicholas S.

3 Songwriting lessons

Sometimes you meet somebody and it just clicks. I had been trying to find a songwriting coach for weeks. I wanted to find someone who could teach me how to take my ideas and my musical abilities and make actual compete songs. I had lined up a few sessions with several different songwriting coaches but I cancelled them all after my first session with Chloe. Chloe has a very laid back yet professional teaching style that makes you feel comfortable and never judged.
Rebecca D.

1 Songwriting lesson

Gamal helped me learn techniques to songwriting. I am new to making music in general so we started with the basics to songwriting. He was prepared and explained concepts well to where it was easy to understand. It helps that he is passionate about it and he helped me to get in the flow of songwriting with ease. Definitely looking forward to future sessions with him.
Christine W.

50 Songwriting lessons

He also tries to understand what I’m really passionate about and what my strengths are so I could find colleges that can possibly give me scholarship. He was also very helpful in developing my singing, Songwriting and music theory to a college level. He also offered career advise and showed me different paths. I highly recommend jimmy for anybody who wants to begin studying music seriously. He challenged me and helped me grow into an artist.
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