Learn from Great Songwriting Teachers

Hi, I'm David Lapadat, with a BA in music composition, Masters degree in jazz and pop cultures, and PhD in Music, where I researched the songwriting styles and techniques of Jim Morrison, Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. I specialize in teaching songwriting, music theory, and singing.

George Pittaway, is a multi-instrumentalist and teacher specializing in electric and acoustic guitar, and bass. George spent the early ‘80’s as major- label recording artist himself, founding the College Radio- dominating band 4 out of 5 Doctors.

I work with pre-professional and professional singers, musicians, and performers who want to develop a reliable, expressive voice that holds up in real performance environments. My approach balances strong technical foundations with musical and stylistic clarity, helping singers build stamina, consistency, and confidence under pressure.

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.

Hello, friends :) I am a 46 years old professional guitar player. I was born and live in São Paulo - Brazil. I work as a music teacher for two decades giving classes for students of different ages, music styles and goals. Lover of dreams, Neil Gaiman stories and many music styles (From Pop, Rock, Folk, Metal to Brazilian music and Flamenco - all music is good and gives you…

Hi! I'm Jade, a cellist currently working towards a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory. I have held principal & assistant principal positions at the Grammy-winning New York Youth Symphony, Manhattan School of Music Precollege, and Boston University Tanglewood Institute.

Award-winning Bollywood Singer with 16 years' teaching experience providing one on one vocal lessons in various genres - Bollywood, Sufi, Semi classical, Hindustani classical, Writing, World Music & more! All ages. 16 years' teaching experience providing one on one as well as group vocal lessons. Youngest student is 4 years old, eldest 80 years of age.

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Melissa Salguero has been teaching music since 2009. According to her students, her love and passion for music are contagious and help keep them motivated. Her accomplishments include building a music program from the ground up and overcome the challenges faced when those instruments were stolen.

Joshua J. Alleyne is a multi-instrumental Berklee College of Music alumnus living in New York City. He has a wealth of experience playing live music from Carnegie Hall to local music venues across the United States. Throughout his teaching career, he has taught over 500 lessons and rising.