1st lesson free
Otis
- Rate $38
- Response 1h
$38/h
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1st lesson free
- Music Theory
- Songwriting
- Musicology
- Orchestration
- Organology
MELODIC PHRASING coaching from a self-taught producer | SONGWRITING expertise for aspiring independent artists
- Music Theory
- Songwriting
- Musicology
- Orchestration
- Organology
Lesson location
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At Otis's house: East Rochester
- online
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at your home or a public place : will travel up to 20 mi. from East Rochester
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About Otis
Home-studio owners and teens often struggle to finish tracks. I am a self-taught producer with 10 years of independent releases. Making music is my daily life.
I have 3 years of experience teaching others how to write. My focus is on editing and rewriting to sharpen your vision. We examine rhyme schemes and meter together. I guide you through song structure including verse, chorus, and bridge.
Storytelling and point of view remain central to my craft. I help you move past perfectionism through small wins. My approach keeps the process grounded and honest.
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Starting with your current draft, we look at the core structure before changing anything. I pull from 10 years of releasing music to show you how phrasing impacts a song.
We break down the narrative arc of your lyrics to ensure the point of view stays consistent. My experience as a producer allows me to check if your melody supports your story. I monitor the meter and rhythm of your lines to keep them tight. You will see how I edit my own work in real time.
We focus on turning your scattered ideas into a solid, release-ready song. It becomes much easier when we stop trying to write a hit on the first pass. I enjoy watching the transition from a messy demo to a polished final track. Let me know which song you want to work on first.
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Rates
Rate
- $38
Pack rates
- 5h: $190
- 10h: $380
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Otis will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- $38/h
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