SONGWRITING LESSONS

  • All backgrounds and experience levels welcome
  • Develop and cultivate a creative outlet, learn healthy habits and move on from unhealthy behaviors
  • Transform grief, trauma and negative experiences into beautiful and empowering works of art
  • Celebrate the people and things you love in song

 

  • Learn music theory and techniques as they apply to your songwriting
  • Strengthen your command of rhyming and metered verse
  • Impress loved ones with your creative outpourings
  • Gain confidence and self-acceptance
  • Be guided through the process of making fully-realized studio recordings of your well-crafted songs (see Producing)

Music Lessons

  • All ages · All levels
  • Piano/Keyboard · Guitar · Bass · Ukulele · Vocals · Drums/Percussion
  • 18 years teaching experience
  • Music Performance and Composition Graduate from CalArts

 

  • Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
  • Studios in Ojai & Marina del Rey
  • In-home private and group lessons
  • I meet each student exactly where they're at with their goals and interests, providing a truly tailored experience of learning and self-discovery to enrich their lives.

CREATIVITY MENTOR

  • Develop and sustain a rewarding personal artistic practice
  • Experience a deeper sense of purpose, self-acceptance and gratitude
  • Attain creative flow states that support mental health and wellbeing
  • Develop ideas, process feedback and foster accountability by meeting regularly with a supportive arts mentor
  • Creative expression is a skill that can be honed with intentionality and a holistic lifestyle approach
  • Available virtually and in-person with studios in Ojai and Marina del Rey
  • Designed to support artists of all backgrounds, disciplines and experience levels

CONTACT FOR FREE CONSULTATION

TESTIMONIALS

“Studying songwriting is the best thing I've done for me... so nourishing, so fulfilling. I don't think I'd be in as good a headspace or heartspace without it. I'm sure in fact I'd still be grappling with depression. Eliot's an incredibly patient teacher and so well-suited for the task.” - Jo Abellera, Downtown Los Angeles
“Eliot’s explanations of advanced music theory concepts are clear and cogent. He is a patient teacher, and he provides the right balance of helpful comments vs encouragement to discover and utilize the concepts for oneself.” - Dylan Cunningham, Ventura
“I have had the pleasure of learning bass with Eliot for a year and a half now. He has an excellent ear for music and thorough knowledge of music theory. He is kind, patient and gently but firmly encourages me to push myself. I highly recommend him to adults and children alike.” - Maka Moon, Meiners Oaks