Songwriting Instruction and Coaching
It All Starts With A Song…it’s not just about how good a voice is, it’s not just about how “slick” the production is – while these things are undoubtedly important, IT ALL STARTS WITH A SONG. These are the stories that hook us, that connect us, that we relate to, that soundtrack the stories of our own lives. There is so much power in songwriting.
Music is art, music is self-expression, music is therapy. I know this, because it has been that way for me for over 25 years. I began professionally writing and recording at the age of 12, so I have the unique ability to guide younger students in the skill of songwriting, as well as the extensive knowledge to help students of all ages create well-crafted songs. My Songwriting Instruction Method covers Foundations of Songwriting, Concepts of Song Structure, Music Theory, and Chord Theory - laying the groundwork for successful songwriting for years to come!
Where My Songwriting Has Taken Me:
- Daytime Emmy Award for Best Musical Direction
- #8 on Billboard's "Heatseekers" Chart
- Berklee College of Music Songwriting Grant Recipient
- Topline Writing for producers in the United States, the UK, Thailand, Australia, Russia, Norway, South Korea and France
- Song Placements in TV Shows
- Song Placements in Film
- National articles in Soap Opera Weekly and Soap Opera Digest
- Plays on over 200 radio stations Worldwide
- Member of NARAS (The Grammys, Philadelphia Chapter)
- Member of Nashville Songwriters Association International
- Writing for touring theater shows ArtRageous and My Soul Inspiration
- Commissioned songs for Pop Artists, Country Artists, R&B Groups, Jazz singers, Church Ministries, Gospel Choirs, and Rock Operas!
In addition to songwriting, I have had a full career in the Music Industry for 20+ years; through touring nationally as a vocalist and speaker, music production and publishing, and coaching other artists and songwriters on branding, packaging, and building careers with their music. I have a wealth of experience in both a Recording Studio and Live Performance setting, and what it takes to chart music and “front” bands and ensembles – from curating a setlist, to full scale Concert Production. My professional history, coupled with my life experiences, has made me exceptionally qualified in helping others achieve healing, personal growth, confidence-building, and creative expression through the power of Music and the Arts.