Learn from Great Songwriting Teachers

Gina is known by her students as a patient, fun and engaging teacher. She is a touring and recording multi-instrumentalist, and loves to share her expertise on these instruments with students of all levels and ages. She really enjoys helping students find their own musical voices, in addition to honing their technical skills and knowledge.

Ben Shanblatt is a guitarist, composer, and educator based in NYC. He has served as a sideman, session musician, touring guitarist, and bandleader in virtually all styles of contemporary music. Some venues Ben has played include Smalls Jazz Club, The Knitting Factory, The Cutting Room, and Nublu among many others.

Violinist/Violist, Composer/Songwriter, and proficiently skilled in Notion and Logic Pro X/GarageBand. Graduate from CSU East Bay in Composition and Violin Performance. Born and raised in California's Bay Area; my musical journey at the age of 11 in my middle school concert band. I took joy in the accomplishment of collaborating and creating music in an ensemble.

I am a classically trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer with over 15 years of teaching experience in music schools, high schools, and private instruction. Educated at London’s Trinity College of Music, I hold ABRSM Grade 8 certifications in singing, violin, and music theory, alongside advanced studies in piano and guitar.

Every student is a challenge for me. If it's a good student who has the desire and time to practice along with talent, it challenges me to switch on all the power of his nature and make him shine the shortest way possible. If a student doesn't have time to practice I always work on new exercises that could make a difference right away during a lesson.

Hi, I’m Maddisun! I’m a professional musician, songwriter, and performer with over 15 years of experience playing guitar, 22 years on piano, and a lifetime of singing. Music has been my passion since I was a child, and over the years, I’ve developed a deep love for sharing that passion with others through teaching and mentorship.

After graduating from Berklee in 1987 with a degree in Music Production & Engineering, I moved to NYC to help start the Sam Ash Music Institute. A year later, I moved to LA and began a 30+year career as a film and tv music composer, editor (Motion Picture Editors Guild), and audio engineer. See TonyDiMito.com/credits for a partial list of shows, CDs, and projects.

Hi, I’m Connie—an experienced music educator, performer, and songwriter with 10 years of teaching experience and a lifetime of performance under my belt. I’ve trained at Berklee College of Music, collaborated with Grammy-winning professionals across North America, and studied under renowned mentors like Gabrielle Goodman and Pat Pattison.

Kelly Pratt is a seasoned musician, composer, and educator with years of experience teaching students of all levels—from young beginners to advanced musicians. He has taught at the University of North Carolina and worked one-on-one with students across the world, tailoring lessons to help each individual develop both technical skill and creative confidence.

Hi, I’m Charlie – a UK-born songwriter, musician, and mentor now based just outside Berlin. Since signing my first publishing deal with EMI in 2005, I’ve written songs with and for artists like Simply Red, Melanie C, Michael Patrick Kelly, Marco Mengoni, LEA, Michael Schulte, and Colin Blunstone (The Zombies).