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Songwriting Coaching - Lessons on Lyrics, Composition and Melody
My songwriting coaching is based on my own experience, as well as the Essential Songwriting Course (ESC) which I have developed to cover the fundamental principles of songwriting. From crafting compelling narratives in Lyrics to refining compositional techniques in Composition, and mastering standout melodies in Melody, you’ll embark on a transformative journey. Thanks to understanding concepts such as prosody or knowing how to support your song’s mood with compositional elements, you’ll learn how to write strong and memorable songs. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned songwriter, this course will equip you with essential techniques to elevate your craft.
When coaching aspiring songwriters like yourself, I aim to bring out your unique style and personality by empowering you with songwriting tools that you choose to reach for based on your own preference and liking. I do not believe in 'shoulds' only in preferences. I'll share my views and experience and for the rest, the choice is yours ;)
P.S. The lessons will be given in English.
When coaching aspiring songwriters like yourself, I aim to bring out your unique style and personality by empowering you with songwriting tools that you choose to reach for based on your own preference and liking. I do not believe in 'shoulds' only in preferences. I'll share my views and experience and for the rest, the choice is yours ;)
P.S. The lessons will be given in English.
Extra information
If you're a guitar player, bring your own guitar.Location
Online via webcam
At teacher's location: Mauritsstraat, Hilversum, Netherlands






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Age: | Teenagers (13-17 years old) Adults (18-64 years old) Seniors (65+ years old) |
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Student level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
Duration: | 60 minutes 90 minutes |
The class is taught in: | English, Slovak, Dutch |
About Me
Hi, I am Petra - a singer/songwriter, pianist, producer and a songwriting coach. I also work as a Student Advisor at Abbey Road Institute - a music production and sound engineering school.Education
I started studying piano classical piano at the age of 8 (6 years) and I've been writing my own songs since the age of 15. later in life, I delved into studying jazz piano with a Belgian composer Hans Lamal (a former student of Chick Corea), and attended jazz courses in Belgium and London. As a part of my university studies (M.A. in British and American Studies), I took classes in creative writing and various philological disciplines (including British and American Literature, morphology, lexicology, stylistics...) which add to my understanding of the use of language.Experience / Qualifications
I have given my workshops and the Essential Songwriting Course (ESC) at various locations, including Abbey Road Institute, Haarlem Conservatory, SAE, United Pop Amsterdam and Max Guitar (Den Haag). Subjects covered in the ESC and its workshops, as well as my experience as an artist and a songwriter, are the basis used in my individual coaching sessions.Ask a question
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