Songwriting Lessons in Miami. Amazing Teachers.

During the past 10 years, I have started coaching interested persons in writing songs the way I do: I start with a melody line that pops into my head by the way I fuel myself in expectancy for new tunes and moods to express. My method uses my guitar, so if you play guitar, but feel stuck and not able to write songs, I should be able to help. I use chordal arrangements to bring forth a tune; then, if it feels like there must be lyrics, I write what words are somehow connected to the musical mood I have created. Within a couple of lessons, according to your desire, you should be able to craft an interesting song. I can also help you come up with a mood and melody line to poems/lyrics that as yet have no music.

Extensive experience here both as a teacher and published composer.

Take your creativity to the next level and learn how to craft songs. Everyone has their own unique way of putting songs together but there are some tools and tricks to make the process easier and to take compositions to the next level. I've been writing songs now for over 10 years and I'd like to help you do the same.

I teach the basics of theory and have some great tools to make composing your own music easy - your creative mind, time spent in silence and imagination will do the rest!

Being a late beginner or intermediate/advanced piano/guitarist will pretty much be mandatory, unless you are a beginner and want to learn to play first. I can help anyone explore their creative abilities ... and at any level.

I've been studying songwriting for over 20 years and I've professionally released several albums. I am grateful to have had my music licensed by Starbucks, NBC, The CW network, NikeWomen.com, and MTV. Whether you've never written a song before or are just in need of growth and guidance with your existing body of work, we'll work together to expand your songwriting skill set and repertoire.

Songwriting is my personal favorite way to work with music. It allows us to highlight what is unique and interesting about our individual voices and stories. Theory and technique can help, but no amount of either necessary for songwriting, nor will any amount of either automatically result in good songs. It's all about honing in on a creative vision.

I am always excited to students with this fun and potent aspect of the musical life. I respect the courage it requires to take this step, and I carefully avoid offering guidance that is overbearing or discouraging. What I will offer is a lot of experience, having written countless songs of my own over the years and also studied and taught virtually every style of song for all the masters. This gives me a wide array of tools, tips, and strategies, along with sincere feedback and encouragement. I hope you'll give it a try!