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Kevin T.
27 Reviews
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Starting at $190
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- Speaks Chinese (Mandarin), English
- Teaches students 3 to 93
- B.A. Songwriting and Performance from Berklee College of Music
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Russell S.
23 Reviews
Online
Starting at $200
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- Teaching since 2000
- Music Theory from Las Vegas High School
- Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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Dan B.
22 Reviews
New York, NY
Starting at $60
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- Speaks Hebrew
- Teaches students 5 and up
- Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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Ivan S.
11 Reviews
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Starting at $50
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- Speaks English, Chaldean, Arabic
- Teaching since 2012
- Piano Performance from Oakland University
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Ian S.
42 Reviews
Jersey City, NJ
Starting at $45
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- Speaks Mandarin Chinese
- Teaches students 5 and up
- Teaching since 2006
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Jaki N.
19 Reviews
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- Vocals from Monster Music Lessons
- Teaching since 2013
- Teaches students 5 and up
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The average cost of 60-minute Songwriting lessons is $71. While the exact cost will vary depending on the teacher, type of lesson, and location, you should expect to spend between $15 and $300 per hour.
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$53 average
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