Learn from Great Commercial Songwriting Teachers

Hey there! I'm Emily Zimmer, a music lesson teacher with 25 years of experience in recording, performing, and playing guitar, bass guitar, and writing music professionally. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of teaching music lessons and classes to thousands of students for over 18 years.

Hi, I’m Charlie – a UK-born songwriter, musician, and mentor now based just outside Berlin. Since signing my first publishing deal with EMI in 2005, I’ve written songs with and for artists like Simply Red, Melanie C, Michael Patrick Kelly, Marco Mengoni, LEA, Michael Schulte, and Colin Blunstone (The Zombies).

I’ve worked with artists like Kendrick Lamar, Daniel Caesar, 42 Dugg, Orion Sun and Robert Glasper, and composed music for Apple TV+, Hulu, and Riot Games. I tour internationally, with performances at Coachella, Lollapalooza, NPR’s Tiny Desk, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Hi, I’m Aspen, a singer-songwriter passionate about helping students build confidence and creativity through music. I’ve studied under Grammy Award-winning musicians and bring that knowledge into a supportive, encouraging learning environment. I teach voice, songwriting, beginner guitar, and beginner piano lessons tailored to each student’s goals and experience level.

Hi! I’m Sierra, a Los Angeles–based voice coach and songwriter, and a graduate of Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor’s degree in Songwriting. I’ve been writing songs for over a decade and currently work as a professional songwriter with both GRAMMY Award winning writers and producers, and up-and-coming artists.

A few words about my journey in music: I studied classical piano from a young age until adulthood. Then, I explored traditional Greek music and quickly discovered my love for rock, funk, and pop music. While studying occupational therapy, I participated in various music groups, where I sang and played the piano, accordion, and percussion.

Hello! My name is Diana and I am an LA voice and songwriting coach with a degree from Berklee College of Music. I love working with people at all different points in their journey, helping them find their voice. Whether you are looking to polish your craft to make music your career, need prep for college, or are looking for a new hobby, I am here to guide you and share my…

Dr. Bohdan Syroyid is a composer, pianist, and educator serving as a Professor of Music Education at the University of Salamanca. Known for a compositional style that bridges the gap between eras, his work often involves "giving sound to paintings", reimagining classical repertoire within contemporary frameworks, and reviving Ukrainian and Spanish folk music.

Hello! My name is Adi, a.k.a MetroGnome and I'm here to make you go ham! Whatever your experience or skill level, I will help you achieve your music goals. As a professional, I have a trained ear for rhythm and pitch, and I am well versed in music theory.

As an award-winning music educator, professional singer-songwriter, and social media creator with over 1.1 million YouTube subscribers and 1.4 million TikTok followers, I’m passionate about helping students achieve their artistic dreams while navigating today’s music industry.