Learn from Great Songwriting Teachers

Professional conductor, versatile in several musical styles and conducting literature, possessing a diversity of skills and attributes within the field of classical, jazz, pop and folk music. Experienced pianist, trombonist, composer, orchestrator, arranger and teacher. Teacher of music, maths and languages.

Hi there! I’m Michael Lanier, and I love teaching music! I'm a lifelong musician of multiple instruments, and I've been teaching since 2014. I hold a bachelor's degree in music, and a master's degree in music education. I teach a variety of instruments, both common and obscure, across a diverse array of styles and genres.

Sam Rogers is an international award-winning solo a cappella performer, finalist in the American Beatboxing Championships, professional educator/facilitator, experienced CircleSong leader, and Certified TaKeTiNa Rhythm Teacher. He is called "The One Mouth Band" for good reason: he makes all the sounds of a band -- bass, guitar, synthesizers, horns, mouth-defying drums/percussion,…

Teri Danz is an internationally recognized pop vocal coach, recording artist, vocal producer, and author. A 2024 World Entertainment Award nominee, she brings decades of hands-on experience from the studio and the stage to help singers develop professional-level technique and presence. Her individualized methods have helped clients land label deals and hit the Billboard Top 20.

I teach piano, guitar, bass, songwriting, and music production for kids, adults, beginners, and returning musicians. I earned a BA in Open Music Studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in May 2020, and I bring 23 years of piano experience, 14 years of guitar experience, and 10 years of songwriting, recording, and production work into my lessons.

I am an Emmy-winning composer as well as an accomplished singer, songwriter, pianist, music director and producer. I have performed or recorded with various Top 40 bands and artists including Dianne Reeves, Thelma Houston and Hiroshima.

Hi there, I'm Sara and I can't wait to meet you! Learning a new skill like playing the piano or singing can be challenging which is why our lessons will be full of fun while we make music together. I believe creating joy and making room for imperfect progress in the learning process is where the magic happens! I've been teaching private music lessons for 15 years now.

Hi, I’m Perrin! I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree from the Berklee College of Music. I studied songwriting, I am now an active writer in the LA industry, working with artists such as Jillian Rossi, Jordy, Rosie, Minho, etc.

Hi everyone! I'm Benny Oyama, welcome! **Please check out the video on my profile picture for an example of my songwriting and fingerstyle guitar approach. Originally from New York City and growing up immersed in the city's rich musical environment, I have been playing guitar and cultivating a robust songwriting practice in professional settings for 19 years.

New to Lessonface but certainly not new to teaching, pianist and singer Eva Gertz is a boundless force of creativity in her music writing, entertainment, and private instruction. She is currently a professor teaching arranging at the esteemed Berklee College of Music, from which she holds a BA in Contemporary Writing and Production and minor in Conducting.