Offering instruction Onsite and Online each Winter, Spring, Summer, & Fall in songwriting, production, recording, voice, guitar, Logic Pro X, theory, and more. Below, click on the image to read class description, view dates/times, tuition, and REGISTER. Please note: there is a one-time New Student Registration fee of $35 that all students owe upon enrolling in your first class. This can be paid in person the day of the first class; you will not owe this for any subsequent classes.
FALL 2017 classes enrolling now. Interested in a particular class and don't see it offered? Questions about the curriculum? CONTACT US or call 818-848-7664.
UNLIMITED ENROLLMENT For One Season, Two, or Four (Winter • Spring • Summer • Fall)
$ 2,500.00
We are currently accepting enrollment for the SUMMER 2019 Session and for the Full 2019 Calendar Year and beyond! The course catalog is being updated daily. Please reach out to discuss a plan of action that... View full details
THE ROOTS - Foundational Course for Songwriting Study - Summer Daytime Intensive M-F 12-3pm 7/22 - 8/2 (10 Mtgs/2 wks); NEXT WEEKLY: SEPTEMBER Enrolling Now
$ 599.00
The SUMMER INTENSIVE runs 7/22-8/2. There is a TEEN Intensive 7/8-13 as well. The next Weekly sections begin in September and are already filling up. Graduates of this class have ranged from current and former... View full details
SONGMAKERS: Beyond The ROOTS - Weekly Song Feedback & Exercises Exclusively for Graduates of THE ROOTS - SUMMER Starts SAT 7/13 or TUES 7/30
$ 350.00 $ 700.00
Class For ROOTS Graduates Exclusively. THIS SUMMER ONLY: We are adding a TUESDAY NIGHT SECTION! Join for 7/30! TUITION SPECIAL: Enroll for the Summer/Fall 2019 Combo and get 18 sessions between 7/13 - 12/14 for $100 off, + ONE... View full details
THE ROOTS ONLINE - Foundational Course for Songwriting Study - On-Demand Starting Right Away; Next Fully Interactive Section Starting Week of 8/12/19
$ 399.00
DO THE ON-DEMAND/SELF-PACED VERSION WHENEVER YOU WANT; TAKE PART IN THE NEXT WEEKLY INTERACTIVE STARTING THE WEEK OF 8/12/19! Graduates of this class have ranged from current and former Major Label talent to those writing... View full details
The Art of Performance, Vocal Performance Class with Joy Graysen - SUMMER Starts WED 7/31 (6 wks)
$ 350.00
SUMMER 2019: WATCH CLASS 1 HERE. ENROLL FOR CLASS 2. As of 8/4/19 there are TWO spots remaining in the Wednesday night section to enroll and join for class 2 on Wed 8/7, 7:30pm. If we... View full details
Logic Pro X, Levels 1 & 2 - Online/On-Demand NOW; On-Campus SUMMER 2019 Starts SAT 8/10
$ 499.00
READY TO ENROLL? Follow this link to a helpful video with the instructor and a checklist of things to prepare for Class 1. Summer 2019 Section: NO CLASS LABOR DAY WEEKEND; no class Saturday 9/21. Class... View full details
ADVANCED LEVEL Writing Commercial Hit Lyrics, with Platinum-Writer Mark Winkler - WINTER 2019 Join for Monday 2/11 (Online Also)
$ 499.00
FOR GRADUATES OF MARK WINKLER'S Writing Commercial Hit Lyrics class, graduates of Mark's UCLA Extension classes, as well as more experienced lyricists and songwriters. Class offered Online also. Mark Winkler has been teaching a much-respected... View full details
The Masters' Workshop: Feedback on Your Songs from 3 Master Songwriters - SUMMER 2019 Starts Tuesday 7/23, 7:30pm
$ 350.00
The song workshop culture at The Songwriting School is one of the essential elements to the growth and success of our community. If you've seen Songland, the NBC TV show about songwriters, you have witnessed first-hand... View full details
Your Modern Mindset Music Business Class Weekend Intensive: Success Today in Tomorrow's Music Business - SUMMER INTENSIVE WEEKEND - Moved to September TBA
$ 299.00
BRIEF TRAILER ABOUT THE CLASS: SUMMER 2019 INTENSIVE WEEKEND rescheduled for September, dates TBA Your Modern Mindset Music Business Intensive has two opportunities for you to learn, develop and grow your brand, and build a... View full details
The Songwriter's Workshop: By Audition-Only - Peer-Driven Feedback on Your Songs. RETURNS NEW YEAR'S 2019!
$ 450.00
This audition-only, peer-driven song feedback setting last ran in the FALL 2017 with Dillon O'Brian (Bonnie Raitt, Shakira, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Jann Arden, Sons of Anarchy, etc.) conducting this audition-only song feedback room. Stay tuned for an announcement... View full details
How to Write & Pitch a Country Song, with Multi-Platinum Songwriter Kevin Fisher - FALL Starts Saturday 10/15 3pm
$ 450.00
If your life were a song, what's the title? Answer that in the mentorship of a Multi-Platinum country songwriter and write an EP worth of songs this Fall. Multi-Platinum selling songwriter & class instructor Kevin Fisher... View full details
Music Theory & Ear Training for Musicians - SPRING 2019 Level 1 Wednesday 5/29/19
$ 399.00
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 Beatles Code: A Master Class in the Composition of The Beatles - ONLINE / On-Demand Main Content with Masterclass Weekend MAY 2019
$ 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
The PROFESSIONAL SINGER-SONGWRITER: SUMMER 2019 Monday 7/22, 8pm - GUEST PASS to CLASS 1
$ 450.00
Instructor Nikhil Korula had an inspiring past year: 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... View full details
Guitar for Songwriters, Level 1 & Level 2 - SUMMER 2019 Thursdays Starting 7/25; FREE GUITAR EVENT TH 7/18, 8pm
$ 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
Co-Writing Songs: The Art & Business of Collaboration - SUMMER 2019 Starts Wednesday 7/17/19 ($100 OFF Tuition when enrolled in any other Summer Class(es)
$ 199.00
GET BACK IN THE ROOM with the great Alan Roy Scott, former Motown Staff Writer, and write 6 songs in 6 wks with 6 different collaborative teams on 6 different real-world assignments. ENROLL in any... View full details
Music Production for Songwriters, Level 1 - SPRING 2019 - WATCH CLASS 1 Below, ENROLL for Class 2
$ 499.00
Erik "Blu2th" Griggs is a hit writer and producer ("No Air", Jordin Sparks/Chris Brown) and regularly works with Dr. Dre, Babyface, Boys II Men, Take 6 and so many more. WATCH CLASS 1 as our GUEST, below. ENROLL... View full details
How to Write for Musical Theater - Returns SPRING 2017 Starting 4/18/17
$ 599.00
This is a rare chance to get small-class, individual attention from someone of Bob Garrett's experience & skill. Please call or e-mail with questions about the next section: 818-848-7664. Musical Theater is no longer simply... View full details
Placing Songs in TV, Commercials, & Film: An Interactive Overview for Music Creators with Music Supervisor Lindsay Wolfington - DATE TBD!
$ 299.00
We are honored to welcome back top TV Music Supervisor Lindsay Wolfington in 2017! Lindsay is nominated for a Music Supervisors Guild Award for Best Music in a Drama for her work on 'The Royals'.... View full details
Lyrics with Phil Cody, 2-Time ASCAP Song of the Year Award Winner & #1 Writer - SUMMER 2016 Starts M 7/18
$ 350.00
Phil Cody has announced that this is the LAST TIME we will offer this beloved class. Don't miss out. Two-time ASCAP Song of the Year winner Philip Cody's career as a songwriter has earned him... View full details
Publishing in the Modern Era: An Insider's Guide to Rights, Revenue, & Opportunities - Watch Class 1 Below / Attend Sync Licensing with Top Music Supervisor M 6/27, On-Campus & Online
$ 25.00 $ 250.00
JOIN US FOR EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SYNC LICENSING & MUSIC PUBLISHING on Monday 6/27 7:30pm with top tv/film music supervisor Andrea Von Foerster (500 Days of Summer, Modern Family, The OC, Grey's... View full details
Digital Marketing in the Modern Music Business - FALL 2017 Enroll for WED 11/8 - 6 wks (ONLINE/On-Demand ALSO) - Watch Video of Class 1
$ 250.00
WATCH VIDEO WITH INSTRUCTOR GAELEN WHITTEMORE FROM 10-18 EVENT, BELOW Learn from the experts in this on-campus & online How-To Course on Building & Deepening The Digital Conversation About Your Brand. Your Brand is Your... View full details
Project Management for Musicians - Take Control of Your Career! Rescheduled for Winter 2016
$ 150.00
Take control of your career as a musician in this 4-week hands-on, practical, actionable course. Learn essential In this interactive 4-week course, fellow musician and business leader Chas Castell will give you the tools, framework,... 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
SONGWRITING LESSONS & Private Consultations - In-Person or Online via Video Conferencing
$ 100.00
Want to move at your own pace and work privately on your songwriting? Want feedback on your existing songs before making a record or playing a showcase? Want an ongoing mentor relationship with an experienced... View full details
How Does It Work? Where Do I Start?
Free & Open Event
The most important quality a songwriter can develop is the capacity to ask good questions. You are on your way! KEEP READING, BELOW. Get answers to your questions, Browse course offerings, or click the "CONTACT" button to begin... View full details
MY CONTRIBUTION
$ 25.00
We all know what a gift it is to be able to write songs. For those who would like to make a contribution to a specific service or program at The Songwriting School, your generosity makes... View full details
Thank you for your generosity & for supporting our mission to inspire, instruct, & empower at The Songwriting School!
Free & Open Event
We are able to put on remarkable events like this one because of the generosity of many. Thank YOU for your generosity of spirit in supporting our mission to inspire, instruct, & empower at The... View full details
THE LYRIC WRITING CLINIC, with PHIL CODY - NEXT CLINIC OPENS WINTER 2017
$ 399.00
Audition-only lyric writing clinic with a word doctor of renown: Phil Cody is a 2-Time ASCAP Song of the Year Lyricist and #1 Hit Songwriter. In this unique, interactive class, he will diagnose and treat... View full details
Becoming Iconic: Vocal Performance Class, with Joy Graysen - SPRING 2017 TBA
$ 499.00
Much like Beyoncé becomes Sasha Fierce when she performs, she is not really becoming someone else. She is becoming a larger, bolder version of her best self. By accessing her best self, she has become... View full details
Piano for Songwriters, Levels 1 & 2 - SUMMER Saturdays.Level 1 Starts Sat 8/3 2p
$ 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
Signature Songs: Write, Sing, & Showcase Your Essence - SUMMER 2019 Join for TU 7/23, 7:30pm (8 Mtgs) - Last Time in 2019! GUEST PASS to CLASS 1!
$ 499.00
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
Logic Pro X, Level 2, On-Campus & Online - NEXT SECTION FALL 2019
$ 499.00
I AM AN EXPERIENCED LOGIC USER. HOW DO I KNOW IF LEVEL 2 IS RIGHT FOR ME? THIS FROM INSTRUCTOR JAY ASHER: I am delighted that you have expressed interest in our Logic Pro... View full details
MASTER YOUR FREEDOM AS AN ARTIST, Vocal Performance Class - FALL Starting WED 10/25
$ 450.00
This brand new class is offered for graduates of Conquer Your Fear as an Artist as well as select, more experienced singers, by permission of the instructor, to keep you moving forward from fear through... View full details
KILLER CHORDS FOR GUITAR - SUMMER - START DELAYED
$ 325.00
All you need is three chords and the truth. But if the truth is that you're tired of those same three chords (or the first position and barre chords you keep recycling in your songs),... View full details
MELODYNE WORKSHOP - Learn Professional Quality Vocal Tuning, Timing, & Special Effects - SUNDAY 7/21, 2-5pm & On-Demand
$ 79.00
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 2... View full details
GUEST PASS: Class 1 of The Professional Singer-Songwriter, On-Campus/Online - TH 10/26 8pm
Free & Open Event
COME AS OUR GUEST FOR CLASS 1. YOU MAY STILL ENROLL IN THE 8-MEETING CLASS. The Professional Singer-Songwriter class will consist of an advanced songwriting and career curriculum aimed specifically at the performing singer-songwriter. Class will help... 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
Vocals from A to Z, with Paulette McWilliams: Professional Performance from the Inside to the Outside - 4-Wk Workshop Class SPRING 2019 - Join for Mon 4/22/19 (One-Off Class Visit Option)
$ 99.00
LIMITED TO 10 SINGERS, 4 Mondays starting 4/15 (4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6), 7:30-10pm. TWO SPOTS HAVE JUST OPENED UP! Join for M 4/22 for a reduced tuition and still get a private lesson as part... View full details
Vocals from A to Z, with Paulette McWilliams - One-Night Workshop NEW DATE: Monday 3/12/18, 7:30pm Pacific, on Professional Background Vocals
$ 25.00
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
WRITE, RECORD, RELEASE: Online Class Bundle (3 Essential Classes, 1 Reduced Tuition)
$ 997.00 $ 1,499.00
Write, record, and release your own music: take The Roots Online Songwriting Class, Logic Pro X, Level 1 (the Mac-based recording/creating software), and The Modern Mindset Music Business Class ONLINE for one significantly reduced tuition. ... View full details
Writing Commercial Hit Lyrics, with Platinum-Writer Mark Winkler - Returns SUMMER 2019; Advanced-Only Section Available Winter 2019
$ 499.00
NOTE: The regular, beloved version of Writing Commercial Hit Lyrics is next offered SUMMER 2019. There is an ADVANCED version of his class for GRADUATES OF MARK WINKLER'S Writing Commercial Hit Lyrics class, as well... View full details
Music Production in Garageband (for the Totally Terrified Beginner) - 3 Hour Workshop Sunday 4/7, 2-5pm
$ 75.00
There are songs, podcasts, and so much more inside of you that couldn't get out without someone else's help--until now. In Music Production in Garageband for the Totally Terrified Beginner, learn to record and so much more in... View full details
WORDS & MUSIC: Major Songwriting for Minors (Ages 8-10 and 11-12) - SUMMER WEEK 7/8-12, 9:30am-12pm
$ 279.00
Are your walls covered in artwork? Are you in your second hour of traffic and singing is still coming from the back seat? Is a puppet show about to start in your living room? Did... View full details