SONGWRITING LESSONS

Work With An Experienced Mentor To Hone Your Songwriting Craft

BOOK A PRIVATE VIRTUAL SESSION TO WORK 1-ON-1 WITH TONY

For those who are serious about songwriting growth and collaboration, contact Tony to schedule a private virtual songwriting session.

EXPLORE TONY’S VIDEO SONGWRITING LESSONS

Learn the fundamentals of songwriting with Tony’s library of convenient video lessons on the 5 key elements every writer must know.

PRIVATE VIRTUAL SESSIONS TO GROW YOUR SONGWRITING CRAFT

For those who are serious about improving their craft as a songwriter, Tony offers private lessons to help expand the understanding of fundamental concepts such as idea, melody, lyric, chord progression, and continuity, offer insights into more complicated musical or lyrical concepts, as well as work directly with songwriters on their active projects.

After 30+ years of collaboration and instruction, Tony has worked with celebrated artists and professional writers across a variety of musical genres.

Contact Tony Today To Unlock Your Songwriting Potential!

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HOW SONGWRITING SESSIONS WORK

All private sessions are currently virtual and being hosted through Zoom meetings.

Sign-Up For Your First Session

Contact Tony to discuss your songwriting experience, what you hope to achieve through your private sessions, scheduling availability and lesson duration, and payment.

Payment & Virtual Invitation

Once payment is received for your session, Tony will send a Zoom invitation to your virtual meeting room through email. Please add this to your calendar so you do not miss your scheduled time.

Start Improving Your Craft!

Tony will outline key areas to focus on in your development, provide insights, and offer feedback on your projects during the sessions. Make sure you come prepared to make the most of your time!

BENEFITS OF SONGWRITING SESSIONS

Tony helps students of all ages, experience levels, and musical styles tackle the challenges of songwriting.

Undivided attention to work through your ideas and projects with an experienced songwriting mentor
Instruction in the areas where you are lack songwriting knowledge, whether that be practical or theoretical
The flexibility of booking sessions when you have time or are struggling with projects the most
Discounted access to MasterWriter, a premiere songwriting software tool, to use whenever you like, including during your private sessions.

THE 5 ELEMENTS OF A SONG

After 30+ years of instruction and collaboration, Tony has condensed the art of songwriting into 5 elements that every great song requires: Idea, Melody, Lyrics, Chord Progression, and Continuity. Watch Tony’s trailers covering each of the 5 key elements below, then subscribe to Teachable to gain access to his full collection of video lesson plans.

1 : IDEA

The inspiration for the song; how to recognize THE moment! How to capture and manage the idea!

2 : MELODY

The importance of melody; writing pretty melody vs complimentary melody; melody’s historic role in longevity!

3 : LYRIC

The power of words, learn to love words; what is “rhythm of lyric”; what is trite lyric, why tense is important.

4 : CHORD PROGRESSION

Learning to navigate chord progression, regardless of musical proficiency; understanding chord progression basics.

5 : CONTINUITY

Learn to recognize continuity; how to correct a lack of continuity; layered vs filtered elements of songwriting.

WRITE BETTER MUSIC TODAY.

Contact Tony Elenburg to book your first songwriting session!

TONY ELENBURG

SONGWRITING MENTOR