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

Los Angeles, CA

Bachelors in Songwriting with a focus on singing/voice principle

With 10 years of songwriting experience and a degree in Songwriting from Berklee College of Music, Kelly has 3+ years of professional experience teaching music composition to students of all ages and levels. She has worked for...

5.0 (45)
75/hour
154 hours tutoring

With 10 years of songwriting experience and a degree in Songwriting from Berklee College of Music, Kelly has 3+ years of professional experience teaching music composition to students of all ages and levels. She has worked for...

Monique M. Pasadena, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Monique M.
100/hour

Pasadena, CA

Charango Lessons & Medicine Music for all levels!

Charango Teacher & Ceremonial Musician. Charango With Monique : I play and teach the charango, a 10-string Andean instrument connected to the mysteries of the cosmos. Based in Los Angeles. I teach in person and online worldwide. Contact...

5.0 (11)
100/hour
29 hours tutoring

Charango Teacher & Ceremonial Musician. Charango With Monique : I play and teach the charango, a 10-string Andean instrument connected to the mysteries of the cosmos. Based in Los Angeles. I teach in person and online worldwide. Contact...

Mario V. Garden Grove, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mario V.
100/hour

Garden Grove, CA

Song Writter

I took a songwriting course in college, and earned an A. I also have written 8 original songs with my own melodies, verses, and chorus. I also created my own soundtrack using Garage Band for one of my songs.

4.9 (10)
100/hour
56 hours tutoring

I took a songwriting course in college, and earned an A. I also have written 8 original songs with my own melodies, verses, and chorus. I also created my own soundtrack using Garage Band for one of my songs.

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...

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 (22)
75/hour
65 hours tutoring

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...

Evan W. Newhall, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Evan W.
139/hour

Newhall, CA

Top-Rated Test Prep (SAT / ACT / ISEE / HSPT / SSAT / SCAT) Tutor

I am a touring comedian/singer/songwriter for the past 10 years. I have written almost 100 songs whether original, parody or spoken word. I also have info on the 7 components needed to write a hit song.

5.0 (2136)
139/hour
10,894 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutes

I am a touring comedian/singer/songwriter for the past 10 years. I have written almost 100 songs whether original, parody or spoken word. I also have info on the 7 components needed to write a hit song.

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

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...

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 (41)
90/hour
286 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...

Em R. Laguna Niguel, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Em R.
50/hour

Laguna Niguel, CA

Conservatory-Trained Musician with Master's in Composition

My 6 years studying music composition allowed me to experiment writing for voice, working with text, and combining my knowledge of songwriting with my experience of music composition. Songwriting comes naturally for some, but it is a...

5.0 (27)
50/hour
72 hours tutoring

My 6 years studying music composition allowed me to experiment writing for voice, working with text, and combining my knowledge of songwriting with my experience of music composition. Songwriting comes naturally for some, but it is a...

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
419 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutes

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...

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

Los Angeles, CA

British Piano Teacher, Classical, a Musical Mary Poppins!

...plan that helps them as well as having fun. Songwriting is an art like no other, and I teach everyone, young, old, singers and non-singers! You don't have to be a great singer to be a great songwriter, and some of the best lyricists in the world...

5.0 (5)
90/hour
15 hours tutoring

...plan that helps them as well as having fun. Songwriting is an art like no other, and I teach everyone, young, old, singers and non-singers! You don't have to be a great singer to be a great songwriter, and some of the best lyricists in the world...

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

Woodland Hills, CA

Guitar, Bass, Piano, AP Music Theory, Logic Pro, 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 (475)
70/hour
1,962 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...

Alex R. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alex R.
40/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Write songs with Singer-songwriter producer and keyboardist from LA

...and songwriting, I’m highly educated in musicianship, I play multiple instruments, and I often co-write with different Artist. In my songwriting class I help my student write unique songs to identified themself....

5.0 (5)
40/hour
8 hours tutoring

...and songwriting, I’m highly educated in musicianship, I play multiple instruments, and I often co-write with different Artist. In my songwriting class I help my student write unique songs to identified themself....

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

San Pedro, 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 (138)
65/hour
600 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.

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 (76)
180/hour
430 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...

Matthew I. Santa Cruz, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Matthew I.
85/hour

Santa Cruz, 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 (153)
85/hour
275 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 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...

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...

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 (71)
45/hour
134 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...

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
916 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.
95/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 (904)
95/hour
2,821 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 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...

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 (227)
50/hour
970 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!

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

Los Angeles, CA

I have been a professional songwriter for over 30 years

I have been a professional songwriter for over 30 years. My songwriting career began with being signed to a major record label, MCA Records. I have since written hundreds of songs that appear on close to 30 albums. My songs have also...

4.9 (32)
75/hour
137 hours tutoring

I have been a professional songwriter for over 30 years. My songwriting career began with being signed to a major record label, MCA Records. I have since written hundreds of songs that appear on close to 30 albums. My songs have also...

Philip P. Glendale, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Philip P.
65/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 (534)
65/hour
1,977 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)...

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

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...

Jake M. Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jake M.
70/hour

Oakland, CA

10+ Years Writing Original Songs in Numerous Styles

Songwriting is the best! I love all kinds of music so my songwriting tends to be eclectic. I write poetry so writing song lyrics comes naturally to me. I also produce hip hop, including rap lyrics. I can show you so many different...

5.0 (19)
70/hour
86 hours tutoring

Songwriting is the best! I love all kinds of music so my songwriting tends to be eclectic. I write poetry so writing song lyrics comes naturally to me. I also produce hip hop, including rap lyrics. I can show you so many different...

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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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