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Bethel
- Rate $37
- Response 1h
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1st lesson free
- Music Theory
- Songwriting
- Musicology
- Orchestration
- Organology
BFA Music Technology from NYU Steinhardt: 12 years teaching songwriting for independent artists
- Music Theory
- Songwriting
- Musicology
- Orchestration
- Organology
Lesson location
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At Bethel's house: Washington
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at your home or a public place : will travel up to 40 mi. from Washington
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About Bethel
Independent artists and intermediate producers often feel stuck when trying to bridge the gap between a rough idea and a finished track. I focus on the craft of songwriting. My degree from NYU Steinhardt informs my technical perspective on how a song is built.
Twelve years of coaching have taught me that real progress happens through actual projects rather than academic theory. I offer honest feedback on your work between our scheduled meetings.
My goal is to help you write and produce with a firm sense of your own voice. You will find that I am direct and gear aware in our discussions.
I emphasize title development and structural choices to keep your songs moving forward. My approach balances melodic phrasing with the realities of modern genre conventions.
Whether you write country, folk, or pop, we will refine your rhyme schemes and meter. I treat your tracks as serious work that deserves specific critique. Expect a partner who treats your creative output with the respect it needs to succeed.
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Writing a hit is rarely about inspiration and mostly about the boring choices you make before the chorus. You might think you need more expensive gear to fix a song, but the issue is usually the motif development.
During our time, we focus on the mechanics of memorable hooks and cohesive song structure. My background in music technology allows me to show you how to support your writing with the right production decisions.
We will troubleshoot your current projects through a lens of 12 years of industry experience. I keep the process practical so you can spend less time guessing and more time finishing demos. I track our progress through your songs and ensure that every session moves the needle on your specific goals. Do you want to stop circling the same ideas and finally finish a song you are proud to release?
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Rates
Rate
- $37
Pack rates
- 5h: $185
- 10h: $370
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Bethel will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
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