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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 18+
Teaching since 2014
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
SONGWRITING MASTERCLASS
As a Songwriter, producer, arranger and player I am on about 100 Million commercially released recordings.
I teach songwriting in "masterclass" format both by having students observe and ultimately participate in my process.
I write the recording as well as the song.
Writing the recording implies that with contemporary technology, production is part of the composition process.
Also the awareness of the audience and the listener is always a part of the process.
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
8:30 AM-10 AM
12 PM-4:30 PM
6 PM-8:30 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM-10 AM
12 PM-4:30 PM
6 PM-8:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM-10 AM
12 PM-4:30 PM
6 PM-8:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM-10 AM
12 PM-4:30 PM
6 PM-8:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM-10 AM
12 PM-4:30 PM
6 PM-8:30 PM
Sunday
12 PM-4:30 PM
6 PM-8:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
60 minutes
$150
120 minutes
$250
About John C.
J O H N C A P E K.
I've been a fan of John's music for many years. He's one of the deepest, most talented and soulful writers I know and I find myself listening to his albums for inspiration and pleasure all the time.
- Bonnie Raitt
All these Multi-Platinum artists have recorded songs by JOHN CAPEK.
ROD STEWART CHER
BONNIE RAITT JOE COCKER
CHICAGO ISAAC HAYES TOTO
DIANA ROSS HEART
MANHATTAN TRANSFER
OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN
AMANDA MARSHALL LITTLE RIVER BAND
JOHN FARNHAM DARYL BRAITHWAITE
PATTY AUSTIN SHEENA EASTON
JOHN CAPEK. Contributing his arranging producing or keyboard talents SUPERTRAMP BONNIE RAITT
ALVIN & GENE AUTRY & KENNY G BART SIMPSON
CARLY SIMON KENNY LOGGINS
LITTLE RIVER BAND CHICAGO AIR SUPPLY
DIANA ROSS POINTER SISTERS
TEENAGE NINJA MUTANT TURTLES
TIMOTHY B SCHMIDT (EAGLES)
KERMIT DAN HILL
Feature films that have used songs or been scored by JOHN CAPEK.
A PERFECT STORM BLOWN AWAY
COCKTAIL YOUNGBLOOD
BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS
HEAVEN TONIGHT WHAT THE MOON SAW
EXCHANGE LIFEGUARDS
THE SILENCER LOCH NESS
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JOHN’S song Rhythm of my heart was the first single on ROD STEWARTS VAGABOND HEART ALBUM with Multi Platinum sales worldwide and gaining top chart and airplay success STEWART'S recent “SPANNER IN THE WORKS” album contained the single “THIS”
ROD STEWART”S ALBUM “HUMAN” contains two JOHN'S songs including the single “SOUL ON SOUL”
ROD STEWART’S current “THE VERY BEST OF” multi-Platinum JOE COCKERS recent multi-Platinum album was TOP FIVE on the Euro charts containing the single "TAKE ME HOME” ....
JOHN’S solo album INDABA was released to critical acclaim CHER’S ‘LIVING PROOF’ includes “LOVE SO HIGH”
THE ALICE BAND (Songs&Production) BBC-2 Radio pick of the week MERCURY PRIZE WINNER H E L I C O P T E R G I R L A L B U M FOR INSTANT KARMA UK
B L A C K M I L K A L B U M TOP 10 in Prague Platinum sales HELENA VODRACKOVA TOP TEN IN PRAGUE PLATINUM SALES
*** Lesson Details ***
How do you learn to Write? By Writing.......A lot under my guidance using games and exercises I have developed and utilized.
We write "THE RECORDING" as well as the 'song'
I have taught my method around the world including BERKLEE, NSAI, SAC, APRA, UCLA and more.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Logic Audio Metric Halo D/A Interface UA6176
AKG414 Mic Huge library of samples plugins and software Steinway B Grand Piano
*** Specialties ***
Songwriting education with a focus on invention and creativity. Piano and Keyboards. Pop music arranging and production,
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Experience
SONGWRITING EDUCATION
Jan, 2000 - Jan, 2022BERKLEE, SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA, NSA etc etc
I have taught songwriting and conducted workshops worldwide
Education
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Feb, 1966 - Feb, 1971RMIT
Certifications
DRMIT CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Jan, 1971RMIT
Awards
MULTI PLATINUM AWARDS & GRAMMY NOMINATIONS
Jan, 2000RIAA, RECORDING ACADEMY
Affiliations
National Academy for the Recording Arts and Sciences, The
Jan, 2000The Recording Academy, known variously as The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences or NARAS, is a U.S. organization of musicians, producers, recording engineers and other recording professionals dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for music and its makers. The Recording Academy is headquartered in Santa Monica.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
John's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
8:30 AM-10 AM
12 PM-4:30 PM
6 PM-8:30 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM-10 AM
12 PM-4:30 PM
6 PM-8:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM-10 AM
12 PM-4:30 PM
6 PM-8:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM-10 AM
12 PM-4:30 PM
6 PM-8:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM-10 AM
12 PM-4:30 PM
6 PM-8:30 PM
Sunday
12 PM-4:30 PM
6 PM-8:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
60 minutes
$150
120 minutes
$250
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