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Songwriting with Bob W.

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

4.6
(3)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 1986

    About Bob W.

    4.6
    (3)
    Hey, I'm Bob. I write. Almost every day for a long, long time. It has been so worth it, and continues to bring me friends, joy, challenge, (a little heartache)....and mailbox money. I have helped create hit songs over 4 decades. I have been so fortunate to work with a wide variety of artists, such as Emmylou Harris, Marcy Playground, Fuel, Dolly Parton, Jeffrey Gaines, Sunshine, the Badlees, and many more. I was 15 years old the first time someone performed a song I wrote in a real concert venue. That same year, I co-wrote a musical that was produced and presented. I was hooked. Writing is so much fun. The idea;comes: a couple notes, a twisty rhythm, a combination of words...sometimes that rare bird... a BIG CHUNK. I have about 700 buddies that hang out with me. I think it is almost like the songs are out there playing on their own, and you just gotta discover them. As a Voting Member of the Grammy Academy, I have advocated for young and creatively new artists. I have been given two ASCAP PLUS Awards for mentoring and co-creating social issue-oriented songs and awareness campaigns with young composers. I am lucky to still be active and involved, with television song credits on many top shows, such as Fresh Off The Boat, Hart Of Dixie, Treehouse Masters, and more. I have had success in pop, R&B, country, active rock, blues, as well as a solid synch catalog of music for TV and games. Let's unlock your potential to move people.

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    Strathmore Drive Mechanicsburg, PA
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    9 AM-7 PM
    Tuesday
    9 AM-7 PM
    Wednesday
    9 AM-7 PM
    Thursday
    9 AM-7 PM
    Friday
    6 AM-7 PM
    Saturday
    6 AM-7 PM
    Sunday
    6 AM-7 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $42
    45 minutes
    $67
    60 minutes
    $87
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    4.6
    3 Reviews
    Ken
    Teacher's studio
    Great job working with me to help me hone my songwriting skills... Bob's clear knowledge of songwriting and the music business in general was extremely helpful... I'd recommend Bob's expertise for any aspiring songwriter or someone interested in how the music business works...
    Posted May 4, 2020
    Karl
    Online
    I’ve been writing songs with Bob on and off since 1989, I think it was. He’s the best: inventive – lyrically and melodically; with a deep understanding of musical structure and a wealth of experience. Our songs have aired on several cable shows and songs of mine he produced and played on were used on NBC, ABC, FOX, public television, as well as on German TV, Sirius, and radio stations around the world. You’ll get what you paid for: Bob’s the real deal. Karl Williams CANNY LARK MUSIC GREENE STREET RECORDS “First-rate compositions,” wrote Ken Tucker ("Entertainment Weekly" and radio’s "Fresh Air") of Williams’ songs. Both "Publishers Weekly" and "School Library Journal" highly recommend Williams’ two CDs for children. "One out of thousands!” wrote a reviewer for Europe’s "Radio Marabu" of Williams’s pop/folk-rock CD, “...true, honest music…a priceless treasure for a lifetime.”
    Posted Apr 19, 2020
    Richard
    Online
    Bob is the real deal! Bob brings a wealth of skills, knowledge and experience to any project. His approach is always a cooperative effort with an uncomplicated goal of a soulful melody over intriguing lyrics and chords. I've know Bob for more than 30 years.
    Posted Apr 19, 2020

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