Learn from Great Songwriting Teachers

I cut my teeth drumming in speed-punk bands, acting/singing in a traveling theatre troupe, and eventually fronting an alt-rock band, for over a decade. I’ve worked on a number of albums for independent artists as a session musician, co-writer, producer, engineer, or mixer; often all of the above.

Griffin Woodard is a composer, bass clarinetist, and bandleader who believes in the transformative power of music. Woodard’s pieces have been performed by a variety of esteemed ensembles and soloists, including the NEC Jazz Composers’ Workshop Orchestra, the Bach Festival Orchestra of Bethlehem, the Allentown Symphony Orchestra, concert pianist Michelle Cann, and organist Stephen…

Hello! My name is Peterson, and I am a music director, singer, songwriter, vocal coach, and musical theatre practitioner. For over a decade, I’ve been helping singers and choirs unlock their full potential through harmony, artistry, and performance.

My name is Tammi, 36. I have performed and taught internationally and have an honors degree in music and drama performance. I have been playing flute and piano since grade 3 and am a self taught guitarist over the last 15 years. I started as a street busker in Malaysia and went on to perform residencies in resorts around Asia and was a contracted lounge jazz and soul singer in Abu…

Hi, I’m Dornik — a professional drummer, producer, and recording artist with over a decade of international touring and teaching experience. I’ve had the privilege of performing with world-renowned artists and musicians including Jessie Ware, Alfa Mist, Rocco Palladino, Tom Misch, Rihanna, Donaeo, and many more.

I’m a vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer who has toured the world sharing the stage with renowned artists, recording/collaborating with legends of modern music. My songs have been licensed for CBS, TNT, E!, MTV, VH1, Oxygen, TBS and commercials for CocaCola, Samsung, Citizen Bank, and more.

Josh O' Loughlin is a professional freelance musician/ writer/ educator from County Clare in the West of Ireland. His main instruments of focus are the Irish Tenor Banjo, The Mandolin, The Irish Bouzouki, and the Acoustic Guitar. Josh holds an Honours Bachelor degree from Trinity College Dublin in Music Education and a Masters Degree in Music Performance from Dublin Conservatory…

Samuel (Sami) Mills, an Indie electronic artist, born in Texas, raised a preacher’s kid in rural Kansas, is not what you might expect. Samuel grew up surrounded by diverse musical influences such as Gospel, Country, Hip Hop, Rock, R&B, EDM, and Classical. All of which come together in a unique blend that gives his music that unexpected kick.

For over 33 years as a musician and 29 years as an educator for all grade levels and teachers alike, I have the experience of learning from my previous students and applying more efficient techniques to current and future ones. Much like my students, I work towards learning the most innovative techniques while foreseeing the trends of the future in music and education.

Natalia Bortolotti (Natalie Elaine Bortolotti) is an award-winning artist, songwriter, composer, producer and engineer, with credits on GRAMMY®-winning and GRAMMY®-nominated songs and albums, including Dua Lipa’s GRAMMY®-winning album, Future Nostaglia. ​Her diverse portfolio reflects her vibrant spirit, showcasing her versatility across multiple genres and styles.