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Songwriting with Nick G.

Los Angeles, California

5.0
(20)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 6+
Teaching since 2012
Classical Music

    About Nick G.

    5.0
    (20)
    Successful working music producer and composer signed to Armada Music as well operating and owning his own label, Blue Dot Studios, distributed exclusively by Sony Music, The Orchard. Learn how to compose, produce and engineer music from a working multi-platinum selling composer and music producer! Nick will take you step by step, in his own studio, through the process of creating your own successful track. Classically trained at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music Nick will teach you all the basic essentials that drive hit music making your music sound like a pro! Nick G., also known as world music artist Nicholas G., is a music producer and artist who has written, self-produced and engineered over 250 songs and 19 albums selling millions worldwide achieving 55 consecutive weeks on the Billboard Charts. His warm and nurturing approach towards students as well as his ability to explain techniques in a simple and accessible manner make him an exceptional teacher. His songwriting, engineering, and production skills are unparalleled amongst his peers and he is a proven / verifiable figure in the world of music on an international and highly respected level. His music has been licensed and used by numerous companies such as Discovery Channel, Wynn Resorts, Universal, Sea World, Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, Bose Audio to name a few. He currently produces for multiple Billboard charting dance and pop acts who have received multiple iTunes top 100 dance and Billboard charting singles. Nick is a long time voting member of NARAS, The Grammy’s, and is currently active within the Chicago Chapter. In Nick's lessons you will learn: – Techniques used in creating exceptional productions and mixes – Introduction to DAW's (Digital Audio Workstations) – Laying the foundation for a successful song within a DAW – Song construction, top line melody, and lyric writing – Working with vocals and vocalists – Recording all the elements, making the right choices – Mixing, effect processing, and learning objectivity – Mastering and finalizing your project – Exposure, getting your track heard. The do’s and don'ts of the music industry – Follow up. Keep producing and creating from what you have learned. I can be a valuable team member for you and add you to my business network.

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    Cotner Ave.

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    7 AM-11 AM
    12 PM-6 PM
    Tuesday
    7 AM-11 AM
    12 PM-6 PM
    Wednesday
    7 AM-11 AM
    12 PM-6 PM
    Thursday
    7 AM-11 AM
    12 PM-6 PM
    Friday
    7 AM-11 AM
    12 PM-6 PM
    Saturday
    7 AM-11 AM
    12 PM-6 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $35
    45 minutes
    $45
    60 minutes
    $50
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    5.0
    20 Reviews
    Lai yin
    Teacher's studio
    Nick is a very experienced teacher, and has provided me with a lot of valuable advice in my future career. Within shot period of time,, I am able too learn the process of writing my own songs and be able to produce them. I am very grateful to him for his patience and expertise. I flew in from Hong Kong in order to take lessons from him over the last month. I'm very much looking forward to taking more lessons from him in December of this year.
    Posted Aug 6, 2017
    Lai yin
    Teacher's studio
    He is a funny guy and provide a relaxing and enjoyable class and i can get new knowledge on music. I expect the next class.
    Posted Feb 15, 2017
    Monika
    Teacher's studio
    I just started my lessons and have been impressed by his holistic and fun teaching method! I definitely feel like I'm learning and expanding my knowledge of what I need to do to become a successful songwriter in the industry! ...I can't wait for my next session!:)
    Posted Jan 22, 2017
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    Experience

    (We Are) Nexus / Producer & Composer

    May, 2012 - Present

    (We Are) Nexus

    Arrangement, Composition and Music Production Teacher

    Feb, 2012 - Present

    Shotgunn Productions

    Specializing in teaching complete arrangement, composition and music production for major music markets such as Top40, Electronic Dance Music, Electro-Pop, Pop.

    Board Member

    May, 2010 - Jan, 2012

    Santa Barbara Youth Music Academy

    Board member responsibilities included organizing local Youth Battle of the Bands, balancing fiscal budge and fund raising.

    CEO and Owner

    Sep, 2002 - May, 2010

    Gemini Sun Records

    Gemini Sun Records, distributed exclusively by Warner Music Group / ADA represented 75 artists and over 250 titles within the world music genres.

    Nicholas G. - Multi-Platinum World Music Artist & Producer

    Jan, 1993 - Present

    Nicholas G.

    Education

    Classical Music

    Jan, 1994 - Jan, 1998

    Royal Academy of Music

    Affiliations

    National Academy for the Recording Arts and Sciences, The

    Jan, 1995

    The 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.

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