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"I left class every day feeling inspired and by the end of the 10 week course I had already started playing open mic nights."

- Adam Ramsey
Singer/Songwriter/Bartender

"The instructor was able to see where you want to go musically and lyrically...he helps you get there."

- Neil Fishman
Attorney

"I learned the basics of songwriting, including composition of the song, the importance of rhythm and melody, and the different opportunities available for artistic exposure."

- Daiana Bispo
Receptionist/Club Worker

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It happens in the dark shadows of a club. Or on a spotlit stage. Or behind the soundproof walls of a studio. A song unleashes its power and who knows where it’ll go? Songs fuel desire, inspire hope, break hearts, rock worlds, unite people, shake booties, turn blahs into blues, and sometimes make us feel as goood as James Brown. All in a mere few minutes.

If you dream of taking your music beyond the shower, you’ll want to do it right. In our courses, you will learn how to structure songs, create “hooks,” craft lyrics, manipulate melody, rhythm and harmony, merge words with music, and write toward genre. You will also learn how and where to market your work.

Whether you favor pop, rock, hip-hop, R&B, country, music, lyrics, or both, we’ll show you how to write songs that soar.

Select a class: 10-week, One-Day

Level I
Songwriting | 10-week Workshop

Using a balance of lecture, exercise, and feedback on work from the instructor and classmates, this course gives students a firm grounding in all the basics of songwriting. Everything is presented in a clear, accessible manner.

Write one/two songs
Lectures on basics of songwriting craft
Writing exercises
Present work for critique (two times)

Songwriting I is for beginners or anyone who wants to brush up on the fundamentals.

(3.0 CEU)

New York City Classes

Tuition: $395, Returning Students $365 . Registration Fee $25.

Each class strictly limited to 14 students, ages 18 and up.

Starts	Meeting Day	Location	Time	Special	Enroll
Jan 19	Tuesdays	272 W. 10 St.	7:00PM - 10:00PM	No Class: Feb 16, Mar 30

Songwriting | One-Day in NYC

The One-Day Workshops are fun, fast-paced immersions in a type of writing. You’ll get a mixture of brief lectures that hit the high-points and writing exercises that let you immediately try your hand at what you’ve just learned. The one-days provide an excellent overview of their fields, ideal for both the beginner and someone wanting a quick refresher course. Come in to class with a notepad, pen, and desire to learn. By the end of the day, you’ll be a more knowledgeable and skilled writer.

One-Days are for beginners or anyone who wants to brush up on the fundamentals.

Topics include: song forms, lyric writing, basic music theory, selling songs.

New York City Classes

Tuition: $125. Registration Fee $25.

Each class strictly limited to 25 students, ages 18 and up.

Starts	Meeting Day	Location	Time	Special	Enroll
Feb 20	Saturday	30 W. 16 St.	11:00AM - 6:00PM