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These classes are about to start, ONLINE & ON-CAMPUS, and still have space to enroll! Offerings in songwriting, lyrics, music business, production, Logic Pro X, vocal performance, theory, guitar, piano, co-writing, and so much more.
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Questions? Where to start? What class is best for you? CONTACT US with questions or call 818-848-7664. Welcome!
If this is your first class with us on-campus, there is a one-time new student registration fee which you can pay here online or in person at the start of your class. You will not owe this for future classes, nor do you for private lessons, events, or one-off workshops.
THE ROOTS - Foundational Course for Songwriting Study - SPRING Weekly TU NIGHTS Starting 4/24 (3 Spots Left!)
$ 599.00
Graduates of this class have ranged from current and former Major Label talent to those writing their very first song; a Grammy- and Oscar-nominated songwriter to open mic regulars; those making their first EPs to... View full details
SONGMAKERS: Beyond The ROOTS - Weekly Song Feedback & Exercises Exclusively for Graduates of THE ROOTS - SPRING 2018 Starts SAT 4/21
$ 350.00
Class For ROOTS Graduates Exclusively - If you need to join during a session there is a way to work that out and ensure a full experience. SONGMAKERS is a class exclusively for graduates of... View full details
THE ROOTS ONLINE - Foundational Course for Songwriting Study - On-Demand Starting Week of 5/1/18
$ 399.00
Graduates of this class have ranged from current and former Major Label talent to those writing their very first song; a Grammy- and Oscar-nominated songwriter to open mic regulars; those making their first EPs to... View full details
Logic Pro X, Levels 1 & 2, On-Campus & Online - SPRING 2018 Starting SAT 5/12
$ 450.00
READY TO ENROLL? Follow this link to a helpful video with the instructor and a checklist of things to prepare for Class 1. Logic Pro X is a songwriter’s dream! More than any other software... View full details
Piano for Songwriters, Levels 1 & 2 - SPRING 2018 Saturdays Starting 5/12/18
$ 299.00
Learn to play Piano as a Songwriter from a respected piano teacher who is also an accomplished songwriter and an instructor in composition and music theory. Learn chord theory, harmony/melody relationships, voicing, accompaniment and arrangement,... View full details
The Beatles Code: A Master Class in the Composition of The Beatles - On-Campus/Online/On-Demand - Masterclass Afternoon 5/12
$ 199.00
WATCH A SPECIAL EVENT WITH INSTRUCTOR BILL LaFLEUR HERE and ENROLL FOR THE WINTER, On-Campus or Online. Any missed classes can be watched in their entirety. Extensive handouts each week available online. Explore the compositional mastery... View full details
Music Theory & Ear Training for Musicians - SPRING 2018: LEVEL 1 Starting MON 5/14; LEVEL 2 starts WED 5/16
$ 350.00
Designed to dovetail with THE ROOTS songwriting curriculum, Music Theory & Ear Training Level 1 equips the songwriter with a foundational understanding of harmony, melody, rhythm, and phrasing in the construction of songs. Learn to... View full details
The Masters' Workshop: Feedback on Your Songs from 3 Master Songwriters - SPRING 2018 Starts Tuesday 5/22; Special Spring/Summer Combo Opportunity
$ 299.00
NOTE: Offering a special Spring/Summer session combo: take either session for 299--or BOTH (12 meetings total) for 450. This would allow you to "workshop" (get feedback on at least 12 songs between now and the... View full details
Conquer Your Fear as an Artist, Vocal Performance Class with Joy Graysen - SPRING Starts Wed 5/23
$ 399.00
In this interactive class with top vocal performance coach Joy Graysen, you will get to the core of what you're trying to say and learn to say it as authentically as possible -- as a... View full details
Co-Writing Songs: The Art & Business of Collaboration - SPRING 2018 Starts THURS 5/24/18
$ 299.00
This hands-on class will teach you the artistry and business of co-writing in a professional, real-world setting. Under the tutelage of former Motown Staff Writer Alan Roy Scott, this "sandbox" of a class fosters learning... View full details
Guitar for Songwriters, Level 2 - SPRING 2018 Starts THURS 5/24/18
$ 299.00
Have you owned a guitar for years but have only a passing acquaintance with it? Maybe you learned a few chords but never went forward? Or perhaps you have just started to teach yourself and... View full details
Vocals from A to Z, with Paulette McWilliams - 8-Wk Class Next Section TBA!
$ 450.00
Vocalist Paulette McWilliams has recorded or performed alongside some of the greatest voices of all time: Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Celine Dion, Michael Bublé, Aretha Franklin, Lauryn Hill, Dolly Parton, David Bowie, Luther Vandross.... She... View full details
Signature Songs: Write, Sing, & Showcase Your Essence - SUMMER 2018 Starts TU 7/10
$ 450.00
Or...HOW THE SINGER-SONGWRITER BECOMES A SUCCESSFUL ARTIST. Signature Songs communicate your unique vision, message, and identity as an artist to the world. You need clarity of purpose to craft them memorably. Precision of intent to record... View full details
The Modern Mindset Music Business Class: Success Today in Tomorrow's Music Business - SUMMER Starts THURS 7/12, 8pm, Online/On-Campus
$ 450.00
This popular class returns SUMMER 2018! This 8-week, hands-on class teaches you how the music business moves right now, from someone working actively in it, and helps you understand the mindset, techniques, and strategies of innovative artists and entrepreneurs... View full details
The PROFESSIONAL SINGER-SONGWRITER: SUMMER 2018 Starting WED 7/11
$ 399.00
Instructor Nikhil Korula had an inspiring 2017: he co-wrote the lead single to the Grammy Winning Reggae Album of the Year for Ziggy Marley, and as a self-booked artist his band played two of the... View full details
Music Production for Songwriters, Levels 1 & 2 - Watch Level 1 Class 1 BELOW: Enroll for MON 3/26, 7:30pm
$ 350.00
WATCH FULL CLASS 1 VIDEO BELOW; ENROLL FOR MON 3/26 Who knows better than the writer how their song should be produced? Gain the skills to take matters into your own hands, to create pre-production... View full details
UNLIMITED ENROLLMENT For One Season, Two, or Four (Winter • Spring • Summer • Fall)
$ 2,500.00
We are currently accepting enrollment for the 2018 Calendar Year! The course catalog is being updated daily. Please reach out to discuss a plan of action that will best serve you creatively and professionally. Cal... View full details
MELODYNE WORKSHOP - Learn Professional Quality Vocal Tuning, Timing, & Special Effects - Video On-Demand
$ 49.00
Ever wonder how the vocals on your favorite records sound flawless? Ever wonder why your recordings don't? Time to learn Melodyne, the professional tool for vocal pitch and timing correction. In this interactive, hands-on 3-hour... View full details
Gift Certificate for Class Tuition, Private Lessons, or Services
$ 50.00
Let someone you care about know you support them in what they care about: their music. In the notes portion please leave the following information: for whom is the gift intended if you have a specific use... View full details
New Student Registration Fee: One-Time Only
$ 35.00
The first time a student takes a class at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles, there is a one-time new student registration fee of $35. You never owe this again. If you are registering for... View full details
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We offer classes, workshops, events, & private instruction in all aspects of the song. From lyric writing to composition, production to vocal performance, the music business to song feedback, & more. Tell us more about YOU and we'll help you find a meaningful setting.
With our main campus in Burbank, CA, the Entertainment Capital of the World, we offer a close, connected sense of creative community in an otherwise sprawling city of many million. If you do not live in LA, access the resources and the people of this industry town, online.
Here is where you will meet your trusted co-writer, the person to sing your demo, or the producer for your next track. Here is the place where you can learn, develop, and deepen those same skills of your own from decorated instructors who are leaders in our industry.
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