Lessons
Learn to write original songs and turn your ideas, thoughts and emotions into music, while developing your creative skills on guitar, piano, or voice through practical, hands-on songwriting.
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Sessions
Write original music with a creative partner—focused, guided time to develop or finish songs. Designed to help you express your ideas with purpose, clarity and confidence.
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Workshops
Break out of creative ruts and spark new ideas with exploratory exercises and prompts designed to stretch your songwriting instincts in a pressure-free, playful environment.
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Guitar
I have been writing music on guitar for twenty years. Most of my cello and piano compositions were written on guitar. I can help you learn new techniques and improve.
Piano
As my early compositions were written on a guitar, I decided I should learn Piano so I could play them on the intended instrument. I now use Piano for creative ideas.
Songwriting
Develop song and lyrical ideas, write melodies, and shape your ideas from sparks to structure.
Guitar and Keyboard
Learn new techniques and get comfortable improvising and creating your own ideas.
Composition
Expand instrumentals into full pieces — explore harmony, layering, and arrangement.
Tablature & Notation
Capture your music clearly, whether you're sketching ideas or writing for others.
Basic Production
Record demos, layer tracks, and shape your sound using simple home studio tools.
Artwork
Create album art, social graphics, and a visual identity that reflects your music.
“I like to use James as a sounding board for the songs I am working on, he's great at giving constructive feedback on what's working and what isn't!”
Pedram Owladi
Songwriter
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