Learn from Great Songwriting Teachers

Adam grew up listening to his dad practice trombone at home, and started playing clarinet in the fourth grade. In middle school, he started learning guitar and writing his own songs. In high school, Adam produced an album for his solo project and distributed his CDs. Adam studied Composition and Arranging at Azusa Pacific University, where he was a Music Theory TA and tutor.

From the world of Indie Pop and Electronic music, producer and songwriter CHYLD has been making all the right moves in a world that can at times be all too predictable. Highly addictive with hooks that are simply sublime, CHYLD broke through with his track ANTIDOTE and set the standard for future work to come.

Sarah-Beth is a Piano & Voice Teacher, Composer, Producer, Performer, and Sound Healer with over 9 years of teaching experience. Her lessons are student-focused and tailored to your goals — whether that’s learning for fun, building confidence, writing your own music, or preparing for exams.

I am an Icelandic songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and performer with over 30 years of experience in creating and playing music. I have written and performed with several bands, including KRAMPAR and Morgan Kane, and many of my songs have been played on Icelandic national radio.

My name is Caitlin Edwards and I've been playing and writing music for twenty years. I play guitar, violin, and ukulele. I have my Bachelors of Music (Music Therapy) from Western Illinois University. I am a board certified music therapist, but I also give music lessons. I can provide beginner to expert guitar, violin, and ukulele lessons for all ages.

Hi! I’m Katherine, but most people call me Kat. I’m a Nashville-born vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter. Helping people find their voice is one of my favorite parts of making music. Growing up in Nashville meant being surrounded by incredible musicians and storytellers. I was lucky to learn the craft at an early age.

Hey Everybody! My name is Dan and I enjoy helping my clients achieve their vocal goals and artistic dreams. I'm the winner of “Today’s Superstar” a highly rated television singing competition series created by American Idol Executive Producers, Warner Brother Records and the Today Show.

Hello! I'm Hannah — a pianist, vocalist, and composer who spent 17 years touring the world with the band SHEL. We signed with a major label, performed at iconic venues like Red Rocks Amphitheater, and played festivals including Lyons Folk Festival and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. My compositions have been featured in film, TV, and on Colorado Public Radio.

Steve Ettling is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, pianist, and record producer. He currently is a music director at his local church and holds a degree from one of the best contemporary music schools. At GIT he had an opportunity to study and play with some of the best musicians in the world.

Learn how to write songs that stick in your mind like a broken record, and in your heart like your first kiss. I’m Ademar Arau, a songwriter, performer, and creative mentor with over 25 years of experience in the U.S. and Latin America. I help students turn their personal stories into music that feels honest, cinematic, and unforgettable.