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The Best Songwriting Tutors in Long Island City, NY

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James M.

$80/hour

Near Long Island City, NY

Inquisitive PhD student of Math and Music at CUNY Graduate Center

4.8 (212)

928 hours tutoring

I have been writing songs and various compositions for many years now and have a vast portfolio.

Intelligent, Understanding and Patient,

James is a wonderful tutor. I am enrolled in an online calculus class and James has been very helpful. We meet every week for hours and he goes over all the material, explaining each concept and breaking it down into simpler terms... - Elizabeth, 7 lessons with James

Eternal L.

$100/hour

Near Long Island City, NY

I get results. 4 of my Students passed 1 Million Streams last year.

4.9 (34)

145 hours tutoring

I learned songwriting from my Dad who was not only a music professor, but also an accomplished jazz pioneer who worked with greats like Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton, Ella Fitzgerald, Cab Calloway, and more... I am a published composer & songwriting member of the SESAC performing rights organization,...

Lauren H.

$250/hour

Near Long Island City, NY

Songwriter with Multiple Registered Copyrights

5.0 (136)

624 hours tutoring

I have been writing music for over a decade. In that time, I have written my own lyrics and music for a variety of instruments including: guitar, piano, bass guitar, violin, viola, drums, and tambourine. I also create sheet music for my compositions using GuitarPro. I have successfully obtained registered copyrights for...

Jonathan B.

$35/hour

Near Long Island City, NY

Certified Music Teacher with 10 Years of Experience in Songwriting

5.0 (1)

6 hours tutoring

I am formally trained in music education with songwriting/composition as a primary subject of my instructional career. I have accrued 10 years of experience teaching structures and methods of songwriting in popular and classical contexts to both adult and younger students. Examples include harmonic...

Joey V.

$45/hour

Near Long Island City, NY

Experienced musician with multiple solo albums

5.0 (10)

24 hours tutoring

Response time: 12 minutes

I've written and performed dozens of original songs, producing two solo albums and contributing to others. I deal with both instrumental and vocal music. Some of my favorite songwriters are Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, Brian Wilson and Duke Ellington.

Elena E.

$150/hour

Near Long Island City, NY

Pop Songwriting & Artist Development Coach

5.0 (12)

108 hours tutoring

Billboard-Charting Songwriter, Recording Academy Voting Member (Grammys), Berklee College of Music Graduate in Songwriting, Recording Artist and Songwriter for 10+ years, Founder of Songwriter Stage

Knowledgeable, Personable, and Overall Great Teacher

I am currently working with Elena on songwriting and singing. I was really nervous about going into my first lesson, but right away Elena calmed my nerves with her personable attitude, professionalism, and vast knowledge. Elena re... - Natasha

Jonathan S.

$80/hour

Near Long Island City, NY

Doctor of Musical Arts | GRAMMY-Winning | 25 Years Experience

5.0 (35)

99 hours tutoring

...100 colleges and universities. These accolades include winning the ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award, multiple distinctions from the International Songwriting Competition (top 1% of over 16,000 submissions), finalist recognition in the Amsonia & Hermes Music International Composition Contest and Chamber Music America...

My review of Jonathan

I just started learning how to play trumpet. And, I tried to self-learn a bit from 'how-to' videos on youtube but I always felt like I was doing something wrong. For starter, my trumpet pistons were not installed in the correct po... - Samuel, 9 lessons with Jonathan

Elaina M.

$75/hour

Near Long Island City, NY

Singer. Songwriter. Bandleader.

5.0 (25)

217 hours tutoring

Response time: 16 minutes

I am songwriter/producer for a New York based production company and I write and arrange the music I perform with my band. I've collaborated with a range of artists from indie to world renowned jazz/blues musicians. My formal studies include three years in the prestigious Jazz Mobile program and a...

Yas A.

$60/hour

Near Long Island City, NY

Pop/Folk Songwriter, Experienced Songwriting Tutor for All Ages

5.0 (2)

9 hours tutoring

I am a pop/folk singer-songwriter with experience tutoring songwriting for all ages, including elementary school, middle school, high school, and beyond. I hold a degree in Recorded Music from NYU's renowned Clive Davis Institute, where I studied with respected artists and songwriters including JD...

Patrick R.

$80/hour

Near Long Island City, NY

Berklee Grad with experience in songwriting and lyric writing

5.0 (1)

8 hours tutoring

I've been writing songs since I was in high school and going to Berklee summer camps (songwriting camp and 5-week). I took some classes with Pat Pattison, read his lyric writing book, and also took a few Berklee classes like "Writing Hit Songs" and "Lyric Writing 2". I have a lot of...

JC C. Near Long Island City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring

JC C.

$140/hour

Near Long Island City, NY

Successful songwriter with millions of plays in multiple genres

4.9 (165)

704 hours tutoring

Many of my songs have hundreds of thousands of plays from listeners all over the world, and they've been featured on television and in film. I've written both for myself and for other artists, and I know what makes a great song. I can help any artist or songwriter make their songs stronger, more unique...

Little time, big results

My kid had to take a standardized test on very short notice, and much of the math hadn't even been covered in school. In just six sessions, JC used a combination of patience, empathy and deep knowledge to get my kid up to speed an... - Thomas, 7 lessons with JC

Griffin B.

$100/hour

Near Long Island City, NY

Internationally Acclaimed Songwriter and Award-Winning Poet

5.0 (7)

11 hours tutoring

My songs, which combine influence from the futures, presents, and histories of rock, pop, jazz, electronic, hip-hop, concert music, and improvised music, have been called “original” and “of diverse character and drama…that keeps you on your toes” by The Wire Magazine. My poetry also appears in The Paris Review,...

Kathryn Z.

$80/hour

Near Long Island City, NY

Songwriting coach with years of recording and performing experience

5.0 (2)

8 hours tutoring

I have years of experience performing original indie singer/songwriter music with my band, as well as recording and releasing this music (find Kathy Zimmer on any musical platform!) My own performance/writing experience combined with my musical education and a thoughtful, open ear make me a good coach.

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Kathleen L.

$60/hour

Master's in Woodwind Performance, Bachelor's in Music Performance

5.0 (260)

935 hours tutoring

Music theory and analysis is an intensive part of getting any music degree, and an integral part of composition. While studying for my undergraduate degree from The College of New Jersey, I took the highest level of music theory as well as a music...

Dr. Ethan L.

$100/hour

Learn Songwriting from a Music Theory Ph.D. Expert & Pro Songwriter

5.0 (252)

431 hours tutoring

Take your song ideas from dreams into reality. Unlike most songwriters, I am also a music theory expert, with three degrees in music theory: PhD (Eastman School of Music), MA, and BA. I work in the pro music industry writing and producing...

Excellent teacher

After just one hour with Ethan, I feel way more motivated and capable in my songwriting, arranging, and Ableton. He was able to quickly figure out what would be most exciting and useful for us to do. Highly recommended! - Robert, 2 lessons with Dr. Ethan

John S.

$100/hour

Award Winning - Berklee College Graduate

5.0 (918)

2,931 hours tutoring

Response time: 48 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...

Songwriting

I've had about 4 lessons with John and he has helped me open my heart and get back into songwriting. We have been using some lyric writing techniques and rhyme schemes. I can honestly say that I have grown as a writer. I look forw... - Eliza, 23 lessons with John

Philip P.

$65/hour

Los Angeles based songwriter and producer

5.0 (542)

2,009 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)...

Amazing tutor! Knowledgeable and patient.

Philip is a very skilled tutor. He takes the time to explain things in a way that is easily understood. He is extremely knowledgeable about music and has been great at offering tips to help me get better in a short amount of tim... - Elizabeth, 52 lessons with Philip

NICOLETTE H.

$80/hour

Bachelors of Vocal Performance from Cal State Northridge

5.0 (150)

1,110 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,...

Engaging, effective, & supportive professional vocal coach

After just two lessons with Nicolette, I’ve already noticed clear improvements in my voice. She brings a fun, inviting, and encouraging energy to each session while also providing honest, actionable feedback on both strengths and ... - Zara, 9 lessons with NICOLETTE

Harley H.

$25/hour

Electronic Music Producer with 10+ years of Experience

5.0 (590)

2,289 hours tutoring

I have taught extensive courses through BassGorilla on both performing and producing electronic dance music, as well as Youtube tutorials and sample/preset packs. My songs have charted high on both Beatport and SoundCloud, and have been featured...

Kyle K.

$60/hour

Instructor of Composition at SUNY Stony Brook

5.0 (70)

319 hours tutoring

Response time: 34 minutes

I have been teaching the art of composition at the collegiate level (both classical and popular idioms) since 2020. I have experience teaching song structure, harmony, rhythm, and specialize in the setting of lyrics (vocal writing). I have studied...

Really great instructor

This was my first lesson and I’m already blown away at how knowledgeable Kyle is. I’m really looking forward to learning from him for awhile. - Joe, 5 lessons with Kyle

Peri H.

$85/hour

Experienced Singer, Songwriter, and Choir Director

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5.0 (289)

823 hours tutoring

Response time: 9 minutes

I have been singing and songwriting since I was a child. I have also composed vocal, choral, and instrumental pieces. I am skilled in poetry and expressing feelings through music. I have experience as a Choir Director of children and adult...

Extremely Smart and Patient

Peri taught me basic music theory and proper singing technique. She took the time to understand exactly what my goals with the knowledge were and is genuine with her teaching. Couldn't recommend her enough! - Adam, 64 lessons with Peri

John M.

$65/hour

Award-winning Composer and Lyricist

5.0 (515)

913 hours tutoring

After receiving my Masters in Composition from NYU, I taught and composed in New York City for twenty years. My songs have been performed around the country and one of my musicals is available for licensing. I have two albums on iTunes, and I have...

experienced and informed perspective

John really knows what he's talking about. He gave me several excellent ideas for improving my songwriting. I especially appreciate his candor and his willingness to challenge me. I recommend him highly. - David

Christopher H.

$70/hour

Experienced producer, songwriter with 20 years’ experience in teaching

5.0 (2)

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...

Very supportive and knowledgeable

We brought our daughter to Chris for guitar lessons. She’s a very shy teenager but Chris helped her come out of her shell by picking up on her strengths. He’s very patient and encouraging. Our daughter has also recently started wr... - Rene, 2 lessons with Christopher

Michael B.

$75/hour

Songwriter and Producer based in Nashville - Berklee grad

5.0 (550)

2,115 hours tutoring

Songwriting offers limitless expression, allowing you to convey profound emotions and stories through lyrical poetry, melody, and harmony. The best part is that it's a skill that can be honed by anyone! With a decade of experience as a...

Knowledge of music and songwriting

Michael was able to help me with creative writing, so my lyrics describe the song as more of a story, his knowledge of songwriter makes him a great asset as a teacher, you won’t be disappointed after having a lessons. I recommend ... - Eddie

Dave H.

$50/hour

Published songwriter and ASCAP member

5.0 (328)

1,143 hours tutoring

In addition to assisting other musicians for years, I have published seven albums and am completing my eighth. I have written for many different genres. Currently teach composition part-time at the college level. I have written commercial music,...

Great Pro Tools session

Yeah for Dave! We worked for over an hour to figure out why my interface was not allowing me to record on ProTools. Dave was terrific and we finally figured it out allowing me to get my Pro Tools Studio version to function prope... - Rick

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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.

Natasha C.

1 Songwriting lesson

Songwriting is really hard to teach because there is not a formula necessarily, but Elena created steps that I could follow which has allowed me to maintain my creativity without feeling super overwhelmed. Elena creates a really safe environment where you're able to explore and create without feeling pressured. She has allowed me to meet a whole new songwriter side to myself that I do not know when I would have found without her.

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