Just when you think you know everything about the music business, everything changes. This workshop covers the nuts and bolts of how to make money with your music without giving away all your rights.  Join successful songwriter Amanda Williams.  Rescheduled to Fall 2012, date TBA.

Please join us Monday April 9th, 7:30pm for the FREE monthly Forum:  Self-Marketing 101, with NARIP President and Music Industry guru Tess Taylor.  Learn how we as songwriters, artists, and producers should navigate the complexities of the music business in promoting our work.  This will be an informative and inspiring night.  Come to take notes and to ask questions from THE source.

Saturdays are busy at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles.  Last Saturday before popular LA band Oak & Gorski spent the first of two days locking out A Studio of The Sound Boutique Studios on campus at The Songwriting School, hit writer Guy Roche ("If I Could Turn Back Time") brought in 'Glee' composer and actor Brad Ellis to record on the 19th century Steinway B grand piano.

The Durango Songwriters Expo March 1st-3rd gathers hit writers, aspiring writers, publishers, A&R, film/tv music supervisors, and more in the wine country of Santa Barbara for an intimate, powerful gathering about the craft and business of songwriting.  This year we are honored to be able to offer a FULL SCHOLARSHIP and three Partial Scholarships to deserving members of The Songwriting School community.  Please see the attached graphic for more info about the event.  Download the full application to attend the event (see the attachments tab below), mention that you are a student of The Songwriting School of Los Angeles, and…

On Monday, 2/6/12 at 7:30pm The Songwriting School of Los Angeles welcomes Producer/Songwriter Joe Solo (Macy Gray, Fergie) to The Forum, a monthly FREE event, to discuss the role that production and presentation play in the perception of a song, and how good production can enhance the marketability of your materiel. He will emphasize the human aspects of music production, illustrated with before & after examples. Audience members are encouraged to bring their material for an on-the-spot critiques.  

From Hooks to Production, Voice to Guitar, Motown to the Brill Building, the Spring 2012 Course Offerings at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles have something for writers, singers, and musicians of all experience levels.  Instructors include Grammy Winning and Nominated Songwriters, former Motown and Brill Building Hit Writers, ASCAP & BMI Song of the Year Award Winners, film/tv composers and placed songwriters, in-demand touring and session players, and more.  And finally in the Spring of 2012, ONLINE CLASSES!  Anywhere in the world, take such popular courses as THE ROOTS (our foundational course for song study), Motown Secrets to Songwriting…

The December FREE Forum on Wednesday, 12/14 at 7:30pm features student performances, tuition and studio discount drawings, networking opportunities, and a special surprise guest appearance.  Join us for all this and a holiday celebration to take stock of all 2011 brought and aim our talents and passions toward great things in 2012.  

Join us for the November Forum, the FREE monthly event at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles on Monday 11/14, 7:30pm.  This month's guests MoTown Hit Writer Clay Drayton and vocal Coach Michael Goodrich.

On Wednesday, 11/16 at 7:30pm Disc Makers' Sydney Alston will be joined by music industry insider Matt Akana to bring you an informative workshop on the finer points of releasing a single.

The Songwriting School of Los Angeles is proud and honored to welcome top LA Vocal Coach and Voice Instructor Michael Goodrich for on-campus and online private work four days per week!  For more than 25 years, Michael Goodrich has been helping singers in all genres of music reach their fullest potential.   With satisfied clients ranging from celebrities like Mike Myers, Dakota Fanning, and David Hasselhoff to emerging artists like our own Julie Mintz, Michael Goodrich has earned the highest level of respect in the voice community, both in Los Angeles and beyond.  Through a special arrangement, students of The…

The Forum, the FREE monthly event at The Songwriting School, reprises an old favorite with a new twist.  Join us Wednesday, October 5th, 7:30pm for COLLABORATOR SPEED-DATING.  Songwriters find singers, artists find bandmates or producers, songwriters find co-writers, musicians find community. Special guest presentation by Maria Christensen, whose credits include co-writing the hit "Waiting for Tonight" for Jennifer Lopez. The May event filled up with more than 40 collaborators.  Please RSVP to reserve your spot:  818-848-7664 or fill out THIS FORM.  (Click on the headline above if this doesn't appear as a hyperlink to you...) The night's program will begin with a presentation on…

The first FREE Forum Event of the Fall 2011 semester will be Wednesday, 9/14 at 7:30pm.  Songmaking Now & Then, From Woody to Whitney.  With special guests two-time Grammy nominated songwriter and producer Frankie Fuchs and former MoTown staff writer and current film composer and Logic Pro expert Jay Asher.  Presentations and discussion on the modern and timely tools of songmaking and the properties of timeless songs. To reserve your spot, simply RSVP and leave your contact information at 818-848-7664 OR you can RSVP by e-mail.  Please leave your phone number as well if you will be joining us in…

Tim Fagan co-wrote "Lucky" with Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat, the Grammy-winning song for Best Duo with Pop Collaboration with Vocals.  Tim joins us at the August Forum at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles, Wednesday, August 24th, 7:30pm.

Thanks to those who attended the April Forum, Legal Concerns for Songwriters & Artists, with entertainment attorney Ben McLane.  Mr. McLane has brokered deals for or with Alicia Keys, 50 Cent, The Eagles, Guns 'n Roses, Nine Inch Nails, Cher, and so many more.  

FREE EVENT: Thanks to all of you who attended The May Forum with special guest Erik "Blu2th" Griggs, BMI Song of the Year Award Winner and Grammy-Nominated Songwriter for the hit "No Air" (Jordin Sparks/Chris Brown) and for our unique event, CO-WRITER SPEED-DATING! We are pleased to welcome Blu2th here this summer to teach the class INSIDE THE HITS:  SONG STUDY WITH ERIK BLU2TH GRIGGS.  Dates/times TBA. The next Forum event is Tentatively Scheduled for Wednesday, June 15th, 7:30pm.  Special guests will be announced very soon. To attend this free event, RSVP: 818-848-7664.

The Songwriting School of Los Angeles is proud and honored to have hosted newly Grammy Nominated writer/producers Da Internz (Mims, Grayson Chance, Justin Bieber, etc.) and 30 talented LA public school students in the ASCAP Songwriter Residency @ America SCORES as they recorded an original co-write here at The Sound Boutique Studios 12/7/10.  To see more pictures and learn more about the event, go to The School's Facebook page, or watch the video below.