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Christopher M. Jupiter, FL, available for online tutoring
Christopher M.
90/hour

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...

5.0 (12)
90/hour
16 hours tutoring

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...

Rachelle A. Columbia, SC, available for online tutoring
Rachelle A.
60/hour

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...

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5.0 (113)
60/hour
649 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response time is based on Rachelle’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 1:00 am UTC.

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...

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

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 (2230)
169/hour
11,835 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutesNote that average response time is based on Evan’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

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.

Kyla G. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kyla G.
70/hour

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...

5.0 (529)
70/hour
1,550 hours tutoring

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...

Kyle K. Philadelphia, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kyle K.
60/hour

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...

5.0 (99)
60/hour
439 hours tutoring

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...

Michael B. Nashville, TN, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael B.
75/hour

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...

5.0 (568)
75/hour
2,195 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...

David P. Mastic, NY, available for online tutoring
David P.
50/hour

DMA Candidate, Composer, Producer and Educator

...professionals who compose for concert settings, television, film, and other commercial platforms. I am well-versed in songwriting principles, having studied them formally and composed and produced songs in various genres. I am experienced in foundational...

5.0 (137)
50/hour
587 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

...professionals who compose for concert settings, television, film, and other commercial platforms. I am well-versed in songwriting principles, having studied them formally and composed and produced songs in various genres. I am experienced in foundational...

Jonathan B. Kearny, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jonathan B.
35/hour

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...

5.0 (10)
35/hour
44 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...

Bennie D. Mckeesport, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Bennie D.
40/hour

Songwriter and Producer registered with BMI 30+ years

I have been writing songs for forty years and I am a publisher and songwriter with B.M.I. I have my own personal production studio. I am using "Logic Pro" Digital audio workstation. It is a great way to teach songwriting.

4.9 (210)
40/hour
618 hours tutoring

I have been writing songs for forty years and I am a publisher and songwriter with B.M.I. I have my own personal production studio. I am using "Logic Pro" Digital audio workstation. It is a great way to teach songwriting.

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

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...

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5.0 (941)
100/hour
3,070 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

James W. Miami, FL, available for online tutoring
James W.
80/hour

Degree in Music Performance, NSAI certified

I graduated from Berklee College of Music, where I initially studied Songwriting. I've studied through the Nashville Songwriter's Assoc. (NSAI) with individual coaches, and passed their online certification. I'm an...

4.8 (11)
80/hour
82 hours tutoring

I graduated from Berklee College of Music, where I initially studied Songwriting. I've studied through the Nashville Songwriter's Assoc. (NSAI) with individual coaches, and passed their online certification. I'm an...

Andy C. Orlando, FL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andy C.
40/hour

Guitar instructor: songwriting skills

I have written several pieces of music that I have published at the US Library of Congress and were used for either radio ads or for corporate promotions. This is a fun skill that also enhances your understanding of melodies and something that is...

4.9 (104)
40/hour
247 hours tutoring

I have written several pieces of music that I have published at the US Library of Congress and were used for either radio ads or for corporate promotions. This is a fun skill that also enhances your understanding of melodies and something that is...

Brian C. Portland, ME, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brian C.
50/hour

Maine K-12 Music certification; M.A. Music Hunter College CUNY

I’ve been performing songs in various styles as a guitarist and singer throughout Maine and New England for the past seven years. You can listen to my own original songs on SoundCloud and Bandcamp. I also helped K-12 students write songs as a...

5.0 (2)
50/hour
4 hours tutoring

I’ve been performing songs in various styles as a guitarist and singer throughout Maine and New England for the past seven years. You can listen to my own original songs on SoundCloud and Bandcamp. I also helped K-12 students write songs as a...

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

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 (46)
90/hour
356 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...

Marcelo R. Miami, FL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Marcelo R.
70/hour

Songwriting Teacher

I've a fairly broad understanding of music theory and composition. I hold bachelor and masters degrees in music, and have spent years learning and studying hundreds of songs of a variety of genres. I've written and recorded my own compositions,...

5.0 (4)
70/hour
9 hours tutoring

I've a fairly broad understanding of music theory and composition. I hold bachelor and masters degrees in music, and have spent years learning and studying hundreds of songs of a variety of genres. I've written and recorded my own compositions,...

Kaili K. Nashville, TN, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kaili K.
80/hour

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...

5.0 (195)
80/hour
540 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response time is based on Kaili’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.

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...

Rashida B. Atlanta, GA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rashida B.
50/hour

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...

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5.0 (2237)
50/hour
6,414 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response time is based on Rashida’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

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...

Addison B. Lexington, KY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Addison B.
60/hour

Songwriter with Multiple Rewards and Showcases. Experienced Teacher

I have won a creative writing scholarship for lyrics to two of my songs, and also had a folk and electronic song featured in the 2024 UK Appalachian Research Symposium and Arts Showcase. I have taught private and group work on songwriting...

5.0 (62)
60/hour
137 hours tutoring

I have won a creative writing scholarship for lyrics to two of my songs, and also had a folk and electronic song featured in the 2024 UK Appalachian Research Symposium and Arts Showcase. I have taught private and group work on songwriting...

Dr. Ethan L. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dr. Ethan L.
100/hour

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...

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5.0 (295)
100/hour
486 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...

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

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 (483)
80/hour
2,045 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Elena E. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Elena E.
150/hour

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

5.0 (12)
150/hour
110 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutesNote that average response time is based on Elena’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm UTC.

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

Peri H. Avondale, AZ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Peri H.
110/hour

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...

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5.0 (395)
110/hour
1,175 hours tutoring
Response time: 24 minutesNote that average response time is based on Peri’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

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...

JC C. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
JC C.
140/hour

Successful songwriter with millions of plays in multiple genres

...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 and more memorable. I look forward to working with you! ...

4.9 (177)
140/hour
742 hours tutoring
Response time: 23 minutesNote that average response time is based on JC’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

...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 and more memorable. I look forward to working with you! ...

Stoni C. Atlanta, GA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stoni C.
50/hour

Songwriting Pro

I have been a songwriter over 10 years and I have written hundreds of Pop, R&B, Alternative, Soul and Hip Hop songs. I have been a songwriter under ASCAP since 2010. Along the way I have collaborated with and developed many...

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4.9 (413)
50/hour
1,947 hours tutoring
Response time: 15 minutesNote that average response time is based on Stoni’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

I have been a songwriter over 10 years and I have written hundreds of Pop, R&B, Alternative, Soul and Hip Hop songs. I have been a songwriter under ASCAP since 2010. Along the way I have collaborated with and developed many...

Elaina M. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Elaina M.
90/hour

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...

5.0 (29)
90/hour
264 hours tutoring
Response time: 28 minutesNote that average response time is based on Elaina’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 12:00 am UTC.

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...

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Haoyu W.

28 Songwriting lessons

Randy has always been very encouraging. I have learned so much from him. Best songwriting teacher! When I first came to him, I was so anxious about how am I going to do... I know nothing about songwriting, I didn't know where to start. Then randy taught me from the very basic skill set and knowledge, guide me step by step to improve my songwriting skills. Now I can write my own songs and notate them on finale.
Shelby R.

1 Songwriting lesson

Very knowledgeable about guitar and songwriting. Was receptive to my interests and gave a good practice schedule. Also a great person and very kind!
Jonathan D.

7 Songwriting lessons

If you want a personable teacher who really knows his music (he can equally competently teach piano, saxophone, theory and software production -- all at a high level), Patrick is a good bet. In my case, I got more than I had expected. Every question I have asked him, whether it be about songwriting software or what chord to use in a song or what kind of mouthpiece for the saxophone gives it the best sound, he has been able to answer like it was his thesis topic.
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About songwriting

On Wyzant, students can connect with experienced songwriting and music composition tutors to explore the craft of creating original songs. Whether you're interested in learning how to write lyrics, develop melodies, compose harmonies, or structure a song with verses and choruses, the platform offers personalized lessons that fit your style, skill level, and learning goals. Schedule flexible sessions with instructors nationwide, access online guidance, and gain hands-on feedback to refine your songwriting skills.

Songwriting is the art of creating songs by blending lyrics, melody, rhythm, and harmony. It involves structuring music around sections like verses, choruses, and bridges, while drawing inspiration from emotions, experiences, and the environment. Starting with an idea or concept, songwriters develop lyrics and melodies, adjusting them to create engaging and memorable music. Whether you’re a beginner exploring music creation or an experienced musician refining your craft, teaching can help you learn techniques and ideas to enhance your songwriting.

Wyzant helps learners succeed by connecting them with top music tutors who provide personalized feedback, structured lessons, and encouragement. Through flexible, one-on-one sessions, students can build confidence, develop creativity, and gain practical skills in songwriting. Whether you want to write your own music, collaborate with others, or prepare for performance, Wyzant’s community of expert tutors makes the process accessible and motivating.

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