Songwriting Lessons in Belleair Beach. Amazing Teachers.

Tony M. has worked with contestants and music industry professionals and producers from American Idol, America's Most Talented Kids, and America's Got Talent, as well as industry insiders, A&R reps, TV networks, and many venues across the U.S. Let him help you achieve your personal and/or professional goals.

Our music instruction program is spearheaded by music industry veteran, Tony M., who has a reputation for the ability to work with a wide range of students of all levels, and getting amazing results. Students frustrated with traditional teaching methods and slow results who come to Solfege are amazed at the progress and results they are able to obtain under Mr. M's direction. Enhanced breathing technique, expanded octave ranges and overall increased vocal ability are just some of what you can expect from the instruction you will receive. Mr. M. is able to get results where other instructors have failed. Client testimonials are available.

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I am a music producer and I can help you bring life to your musical thoughts.

You will be able to understand:

1. How songs are written and how to write your own songs that match the 'vibe' of the lyrics
2. The necessary knowledge of chords and how and why all chord progressions work, all keys and melodies through the knowledge of all commonly used scales and modes
3. How to read sheet music (notes, chords and rhythms) and chord symbols
4. Use of piano or guitar for reference
5. How to record yourself effectively to create beautiful music
6. How to chart or write down your songs using sheet music
7. How to write lyrics that are effective in matching the 'vibe' of the music

Expect to learn form of music, form of writing, and form of expression with songwriting! Whether you play an instrument or simply need to release what's living inside of you, you will find that songwriting classes make all the difference!

When it comes to songwriting there are a lot of moving parts, journaling, creating lyrics, picking styles, and chords are the things you can expect when you want to learn songwriting.

How do you teach someone how to write a great song? The short answer: you can't! I know, this coming from someone charging money for lessons on how to write songs. I can teach you the elements of a great song. I can show you ways to get started, ways to develop ideas, ways to structure the parts. Great songs have something else; something greater than the sum of its parts. Great songs have personality. Great songs come from the heart. Great songs are made by PEOPLE. That is you! You are ultimately the one putting together these elements. You are not inventing a new language or a 13th note, you are mixing the ingredients to make the dish. I'm just the grocery store. The really friendly, super fresh, incredibly extensive grocery store.

I began writing music seriously at around the age of 14. At this stage, it was all trial and error. I had no idea how chords worked so I just went for it, using my ears to guide me. It was "I like that, what's next?" When I began my Music Major at ...