The Best Songwriting Tutors in Long Island City, NY

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Creative Songwriting

I bring hands-on experience as a multi-instrumentalist—playing guitar, piano, bass, and drums—and have written original songs, including my own wedding song. Skilled in GarageBand and Logic Pro, I understand how to blend lyrics, melody, and production to create memorable music. Whether you’re crafting your first... See Sal's full profile

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Doctor of Musical Arts | 31 International Awards | 22 Years Experience

I've also written 3 larger works arranged for jazz orchestra, as well as a 50-minute suite in 7 movements scored for 12-piece chamber jazz ensemble. My original music secured me semi-finalist status in the International Songwriting Competition 2 years in a row, as well as one finalist/honorable mention... See Jonathan's full profile

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Prolific and Active Songwriter at NYU Clive Davis Institute

In my time at NYU, I have continuously worked with other talented artists to co-write and edit each other's writing, which has given me more insight into others' individual voices. I would be able to equip you with a songwriter's perspective, a new way at capturing life. See Connor's full profile

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

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,... See Eternal's full profile

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Experienced musician with multiple solo albums

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. See Joey's full profile

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Berklee Grad with experience in songwriting and lyric writing

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... See Patrick's full profile

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Singer. Songwriter. Bandleader.

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... See Elaina's full profile

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Songwriting

I have been a passionate songwriter for the last 20 years of my life. I have written, recorded, produced, and released hundreds of my original compositions and songs over the span of my career. I've had a commercial successes with 20M+ streams. But the most important thing is writing from the heart! As... See Harris's full profile

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Music Production, Songwriting, Composition

I've had a love for music since a very young age. I've been playing piano since elementary school, and I also play sax and clarinet. In high school I began focusing on music composition and songwriting, and I studied Music Industry at Drexel University with a concentration in Recording Arts & Music... See Conal's full profile

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Pop Songwriting & Artist Development Coach

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 See Elena's full profile

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Inquisitive PhD student of Math and Music at CUNY Graduate Center

I am an inquisitive student of the seemingly disparate disciplines of mathematics and music. I am currently a Pure Mathematics PhD student at the CUNY Graduate Center in Manhattan. I also have my BM from the Crane Institute for Music Business in Music Business with a specialization in double bass and my MA in Pure... See James's full profile

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Professional Composer and Songwriter - Pop and Classical Fusion

Songwriting and composing have always been my primary forms of expression. I have been writing my own songs for almost two decades, learning and breaking pop/rock song structures. I studied academically for 6 years under Chester Biscardi, Pat Muchmore, and Martin Goldray. I continue to write and compose... See Lily's full profile

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Songwriter with Multiple Registered Copyrights

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... See Lauren's full profile

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Internationally Acclaimed Songwriter and Award-Winning Poet

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,... See Griffin's full profile

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Successful songwriter with millions of plays in multiple genres

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... See JC's full profile

Professional musician/songwriter/music production - over 20 yrs exp

I am a professional musician, songwriter, and teacher of music production for over 20 years. Music production instruction includes all aspects of songwriting - including song form, style, basslines, lyrics, harmonies, and more. See John's full profile

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

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... See Dr. Ethan's full profile

Professional singer-songwriter with 10+years of teaching experience!

I hold a Specialized Honors Bachelor of Fine Arts in Classical Voice Performance. I am an alumnus of the prestigious International Songwriter Residency program at The Banff Center for Arts and Creativity. I am an alumnus of SongCon... See Kaili's full profile

Experienced Singer, Songwriter, and Choir Director

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... See Peri's full profile

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... See John's full profile

Private Music Lessons from a Supportive Teacher with a Masters

I have been a private music teacher for over 10 years now, and have enjoyed it immensely! For 5 of those 10 years I worked at a music conservatory in New Jersey helping students to prepare for auditions, competitions, and exams. When COVID hit, I... See Kathleen's full profile

Seasoned Songwriter with 10+ Years of Teaching Experience

I have been writing songs since I was a freshmen is high school. Songwriting is one of the intimate forms of self expression and should be treated as such. Because it is so personal, students must be made to feel completely at ease... See Rashida's full profile

Professional musician piano, theory, voice, songwriting, composition,

I understand counterpoint, contemporary jazz theory and can play anything from Bach, Beethoven, Bon Jovi and the Beatles. I can teach anything that you want to learn about the piano, music theory, composition, songwriting, voice... See Bennie's full profile

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! See Josh's full profile

Composition, Theory, Aural Skills/Musicianship, & Piano Instructor

Hello! My name is Kyle. I am currently pursuing my PhD. in composition at SUNY Stony Brook, where I also teach undergraduate music theory classes and private composition lessons. I hold a Master's degree in composition from the Peabody Institute... See Kyle's full profile