The Songwriting School of Los Angeles is honored to have hosted P.F. Sloan as the very first guest of Paul Zollo's Songwriters on Songwriting, LIVE.  In addition to the profound resource these interviews provide for songwriters and fans alike, Zollo began doing them to preserve and honor the legacy of these important figures while we have access to them. We lost access to a great when P.F. Sloan died of cancer last night. He was 70 years old. Below, please...
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In Episode 7 of Songwriters on Songwriting, LIVE, Paul Zollo welcomes Jack Tempchin to the stage to discuss the craft and career that have spanned genres and eras and yielded memorable songs. To view the live broadcast or its archive, GO HERE. Paul Zollo himself writes of our guest: Jack Tempchin is best known for writing the Eagles’ classic "Peaceful Easy Feeling," and co-writing other Eagles hits, including "Already Gone," "The Girl From Yesterday," "Somebody," and "It's Your World Now." With Glenn Frey, he wrote “You Belong to the...
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The Songwriting School of Los Angeles is proud to open its door to the larger community for the first in a monthly series of Open Mics, starting Friday, September 25th. These "4th Friday Open Mics" are hosted by talented singer/songwriter and student at The Songwriting School Andrew Samples, whose solo full-length masterpiece The Alchemist was released Summer 2015. To be guaranteed a slot, sign-up online in advance. Actual performance slots will be determined night-of by the host. 7:30pm check-in; performance...
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Respected Music Attorney Ben McLane returns for Episode 3 of In Writing: Conversations on the Music Business as we explore all manner of arrangements that might impact the indie songwriter or artist: production deals, single-song publishing deals, licensing, and more. Mr. McLane has been involved in deals of more than 100 Top 10 Songs and Albums. If you have a question, he has an answer. When: Monday, 8/3, 8pm Pacific To Attend: RSVP here To View Online: GO HERE. Archive will remain at this link for one week....
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Producer/songwriter Joe Solo returns to The Songwriting School of Los Angeles Thursday 7/16, 7:30pm to discuss How to Produce Your Signature Sound. And he ought to know: he spent nearly a decade with the artist Macy Gray helping discover, define, and refine her unique sound. Since then he has not only produced and written for numerous major-label and indie talent, but he has counseled and coached up-and-comers on the music business. Join us on-campus and streaming online for this informative...
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Join author Paul Zollo for Episode 3 of 'Songwriters on Songwriter, LIVE' Thursday night June 25, 8pm Pacific with the great JOE HENRY! The Songwriting School of Los Angeles is proud to present this outstanding series, bringing Paul's beloved book of interviews to life, on-campus and online. Joe Henry is a songwriter, Grammy-winning producer, author, and beacon of warm, illuminating insight on the human condition. The Songwriting School is deeply honored to welcome him. To view Joe Henry's impressive discography...
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