FALL CLASSES ENROLLING NOW!
The Songwriting School opened our doors in 2009.
WINTER 2026 CLASSES OPEN FOR REGISTRATION! More to be announced shortly.
Most classes (especially with a performance aspect) will have in-person opportunities for LA people--and all classes will additionally be offered over Zoom fully interactive, with both live, real-time interaction at historic Enterprise Recording Studios in Burbank with your instructor and classmates AND fully on-demand archives of each class for your access, on your own schedule. See the list below.Since 2009, we are THE Songwriting School. We are strong because of the heart and character of this creative community.
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Questions? Want help picking the right classes? Need to discuss tuition arrangements? CONTACT US HERE or leave a voicemail at 818-848-7664.
If this is your first time enrolling in a class at The Songwriting School, there is a one-time new student registration fee of $35. You will not owe this again for future classes, nor will you owe this for private lessons or individual workshops or free and open events. You can pay the registration fee here at the time of your registration or at the start of your class.
Placing Songs in TV, Commercials, & Film - Enroll for WINTER '26 AND Take Part in Remaining Fall Meetings! Pulse Music 12/1, Bleu 12/8 - Winter Starts 1/26/26
$ 999.00
Special for this Cyber Monday Week: Enroll for the Winter 2026 round of class (we start 1/26/26) AND join us for our remaining fall meetings, including special guests from PULSE MUSIC GROUP (Monday 12/1, 8pm)... View full details
Writing for Musical Theater - Returns WINTER 2026! Thursdays 7:30pm Pacific New Section Starting 1/15/26
$ 699.00
We will run round has 10 meetings and will meet in-person(!) some weeks and online over zoom all weeks, with full replays available. Please note we will start early in the new year for 2026:... View full details
THE ROOTS - Foundational Course for Songwriting Study - WINTER 2026 Wednesdays 7PM PT Starting 1/21/26, In Burbank & Zoom!
$ 799.00
The next weekly ROOTS starts January 21, 2026 and meets Wednesday nights 7-10pm PT in-person in Burbank and live over zoom/on-demand. Winter Section always sells out early. Class meets weekly in-person at historic Enterprise Recording Studios in... View full details
THE VOICE LAB with Bob Garrett - Vocal Technique & Performance - WINTER 2026 TUESDAYS starting 1/27/26, In-Person and Online -
$ 599.00
Finally, a place to work on your voice in preparation for in-studio work, live gigs, touring and songwriting sessions with composers! Gain essential technique training and weekly performance coaching in this interactive class for the... View full details
SONGMAKERS: Beyond The ROOTS - Weekly Song Feedback & Exercises for Graduates of THE ROOTS - WINTER 2026 Starts SA 1/24/26 or TU 1/27/26
$ 449.00
Class For ROOTS Graduates for song feedback, skill development, and revising songs--exclusively designed to help you, well, make songs! There are two WINTER 2026 sections, Saturdays (in-person or zoom) or Tuesdays (zoom only) 10am-1pm PT with... View full details
WORDS & MUSIC, TEEN Songwriters Class - WINTER 2026 Zoom AND IN-PERSON: Wednesdays 4:30-6pm PT Starting 1/21/26
$ 499.00
WINTER 2026 section IN-PERSON AND ZOOM for beginning to intermediate TEEN Songwriters will meet for 8 consecutive Wednesdays, 4:30-6pm PT in person at historic Enterprise Recording Studios in Burbank AND over zoom, starting WEDNESDAY 1/21/26.... View full details
Placing Songs in TV, Commercials, & Film - Single Class Only Pass MUSIC BUSINESS ATTORNEY BEN MCLANE - Access the Archive + Extras
$ 25.00 $ 99.00
All registrants can access the archived talk with Music Business Attorney Ben McLane and receive 4+ hours of bonus materials about both music business and sync licensing. Ben McLane is a music business attorney who has worked... View full details
SINGING BEYOND THE NOTES: The Art of Vocal Interpretation, with Paulette McWilliams - Masterclass Coming Late Fall Saturdays, 2-5pm PT
$ 75.00
Paulette McWilliams leads a Masterclass in the Art of Vocal Interpretation: SINGING BEYOND THE NOTES, one Saturday per month from 2-5pm PT in-person at historic Enterprise Recording Studios in Burbank and over zoom. Dates to... View full details
UNLIMITED ENROLLMENT During 2025 - One Season, Two, or Four (Winter • Spring • Summer • Fall)
$ 3,497.00
All classes are offered ONLINE, both live in real-time with Zoom AND on-demand--and MANY classes are offered in-person here in LA! FALL 2025 FULLY-INTERACTIVE ONLINE CLASS OPTIONS FOR UNLIMITED ENROLLMENT STUDENTS: Placings Songs in TV,... 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
Gift Certificate for Class Tuition, Private Lessons, or Services
$ 100.00
Let someone you care about know you support them in what they care about: their music! We will issue a PDF gift certificate if you would like one! In the notes portion please leave the following... View full details
