The Best Songwriting Tutors in Long Island City, NY

Near Long Island City, NY

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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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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Inquisitive PhD student of Math and Music at CUNY Graduate Center

I have been writing songs and various compositions for many years now and have a vast portfolio. See James's full profile

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Songwriting coach with years of recording and performing experience

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. See Kathryn'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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Doctor of Musical Arts | GRAMMY-Winning | 25 Years Experience

...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... See Jonathan's full profile

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Certified Music Teacher with 10 Years of Experience in Songwriting

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... See Jonathan's full profile

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Pop/Folk Songwriter, Experienced Songwriting Tutor for All Ages

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... See Yas'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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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

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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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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

Instructor of Composition at SUNY Stony Brook

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... See Kyle'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

Experienced songwriter with 10 years of teaching experience

I have been songwriting for 10 years now and hold a degree in music history from the University of Scranton.  I released 2 EPs with my previous band and am working on releasing my first solo album now.  I have a knowledge of theory,... See John's full profile

Singer-songwriter with a Master of Music in Composition

I've been writing songs as a freelancer for over 10 years. In 2022, I received a Master of Music in Composition from the University of South Carolina. Additionally, I have won multiple awards for my instrumental compositions and international... See Rachelle'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

Songwriter of 15+ Years with Summa Cum Laude Music Degree

I've had my original music performed at places like the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, House of Blues, and Tri-C Jazz Fest. With my originals, I've opened for acts as big as The English Beat. I studied songwriting privately with... See Chandler'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

ASCAP Award Winning Songwriter

I have recorded multiple solo albums under the Sunset Records label, as well as written, arranged and produced music for television and film through DeWolfe Publishing in England and Sick Muse Publishing in the US. I am a three-time ASCAP Awards... See Christopher's full profile

Signed Singer-Songwriter Teaching Aspiring Songwriters

I am a singer-songwriter signed to a label that wants to help aspiring artists and songwriters tap into all of their creativity. I currently have several students registered in songwriting lessons where we work on lyrics and... See Kyla's full profile

Singer-songwriter with 12+ years of paid gigging experience

I've played guitar for nearly 20 years, but was a blocked songwriter for much of that time. Today, I have written hundreds of pages of lyrics and numerous original folk songs. As a full-time ELA teacher, I am passionate about the art... See Zoe'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

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

Songwriter and Producer based in Nashville - Berklee grad

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... See Michael's full profile