One-on-ONe
songwriting
coaching with Derek
i’m hardly good at anything. only a few things, really. but the few things i am good at, i’m really good at.
i’ve been writing songs for over 30 years. i’ve recorded them on dozens of albums and played them at thousands of shows. over time, i’ve developed a clear, practical approach to songwriting that has proven to work for people at every level.
i work with people one-on-one over zoom, applying that approach in a way that stays responsive to where you are and what you’re working on.
this approach doesn’t depend on talent or inspiration. it’s built around simple, repeatable practices and predictable emotional rhythms, helping you learn how to notice and capture the songs that are already in your head.
you don’t need experience. you don’t need to play an instrument. you don’t need to know what you’re doing yet.
if you can pay attention, you can write songs.
if none of the available times work for you or you have questions, just drop me an email.
PS- i also work with students who want to focus specifically on guitar. if that’s what you’re looking for, you can find details about private guitar lessons here.
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