Melissa

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Rate $37
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5 (3 reviews)

$37/hr

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Composition
Songwriting

Writer, composer, lyricist with over 20 years experience to help you write songs!

Composition
Songwriting

Lesson location

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About Melissa

Hi! My name is Melissa and I'm a writer, composer, lyricist, and storyteller with over 20 years of experience working primarily in theater, film, and television. I have written hundreds of songs which are all licensed at Kobalt (a major music publishing company). I've released several albums and my musicals have been presented and workshopped in major off-Broadway and regional theaters in New York City and across the United States. In addition, I have won many awards for my music, including the Jonathan Larson Award, the ASCAP Harold Adamson Lyric Award, and the Vivace Award. I also know the ins and outs of the business, so I'm available to answer any questions you might have!

About the lesson

Are you interested in songwriting? Do you have a musical idea you want to work on? Or do you have a song that needs feedback?

I believe that everyone has a unique story to tell, so my goal is to encourage you to learn something new, find your voice, and hone your passion. As a teacher, I'm meticulous and organized. If you work with me, we will go over your goals and I will craft a plan for you to meet them at your own pace.

There are two types of lessons I can offer:

1. Skills-based lessons
This is for students who want to learn the craft of songwriting. Each lesson will be individually tailored based on what you need.

Lesson examples:
- Song structure
- Lyrics fundamentals and exercises
- Coming up with melody and hooks
- Learning Garageband

2. Project-based mentorship
This is for students who already have a project that needs feedback and guidance. These classes can be regular or one-off until the project is finished.

Class examples:
- Giving feedback on songs, story structure and character (if it is a musical)
- Workshopping lyrics
- Learning specific tools/software
- Practical, specific advice on next steps for your project

ALL lessons will be individually tailored to your needs.

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Rana

A family friend who worked with Melissa on her last musical recommended her to me. I worked with her for two years when I was feeling blocked in my composition and needed a push. She understood my relationship with my music instantly, even though it's very personal, and patiently worked with me on trying out different chords. Her approach is professional yet relatable. She really helped me improve my confidence, which was much needed
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Rana
A family friend who worked with Melissa on her last musical recommended her to me. I worked with her for two years when I was feeling blocked in my composition and needed a push. She understood my relationship with my music instantly, even though it's very personal, and patiently worked with me on trying out different chords. Her approach is professional yet relatable. She really helped me improve my confidence, which was much needed
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Stephanie

Melissa is an incredible teacher, she's friendly, patient, smart and creative and will help you advance on your songwriting journey. Her lyrics are so witty and her music is so fun to listen to. She's a recognized lyricist that will help you improve your own work. Highly recommend!
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Stephanie
Melissa is an incredible teacher, she's friendly, patient, smart and creative and will help you advance on your songwriting journey. Her lyrics are so witty and her music is so fun to listen to. She's a recognized lyricist that will help you improve your own work. Highly recommend!
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Sarah

Melissa was a fantastic writing teacher. I was really stuck on my musical, but she crafted exercises to help me out of my writer's block and made helpful suggestions. She's great at helping you find the main point of your story, and her tips on writing lyrics were super helpful. She gave really good feedback that I could actually use, and she made the class a fun place to be creative. I'd definitely recommend her if you need help with your writing!
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Sarah
Melissa was a fantastic writing teacher. I was really stuck on my musical, but she crafted exercises to help me out of my writer's block and made helpful suggestions. She's great at helping you find the main point of your story, and her tips on writing lyrics were super helpful. She gave really good feedback that I could actually use, and she made the class a fun place to be creative. I'd definitely recommend her if you need help with your writing!
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