SONGWRITING
CLASSES STARTING!
Tuesdays, starting June 16,
7:30-10 PM (recommended for
returning
Tuesday students) (10 weeks)
Thursdays, starting June 18, 7-10 PM (for ten weeks)
Learn
this highly acclaimed step-by-step method of getting to the next level in your
songwriting.
Harriet Schock is a renowned teacher of
songwriting as well as a consultant to songwriters all over the world. She teaches
a step-by-step method that enables songwriters to become remarkable at writing
songs -- songs that touch people emotionally. And Harriet doesn\'t simply coach
a student through the writing of one song. She teaches a technique that
students can use now and in the future to make every single song the very best
it can be. Every muscle of songwriting gets exercised. The ten-week course
consists of lessons, which create a solid foundation for writing songs
effortlessly. Problems such as beginning a song and not knowing how to finish
it, unclear or illogical lyrics, lack of response from listeners, weak melody,
less than compelling harmony, and other difficulties, such as writer’s
block, that can plague songwriters seem to vanish when a writer uses the system
taught in Harriet\'s course.
Harriet has taught classes for USC,
the
Songwriters Guild of America, and
Nashville Songwriters Association
International.
Harriet Schock is a gold and platinum songwriter/recording
artist whose songs have been recorded by numerous artists, nominated for a
Grammy and used in films. Her fourth, fifth and sixth solo CDs, \"American
Romance,\" \"Rosebud\" and \"Harriet Schock Live\" are in current
release, as well as her book, BECOMING REMARKABLE: For Songwriters and Those
Who
Love Songs, published by Blue Dolphin. Harriet’s upcoming CD
“Breakdown On Memory Lane” will be released this year. She wrote
all the music for Henry Jaglom\'s film, \"
Going Shopping\" and scored
his, \"Hollywood Dreams
.\" On June 19th, the
Jaglom film, “Irene In Time” will be released for which Harriet
wrote four songs and performs them with her band on camera. Jeannie
Kendall recorded two of Harriet’s songs,
one of which (\"You Just Don\'t Get Me, Do You?\")
was nominated for AC/Hot AC
Single of the Year by New Music Weekly magazine in
2006. She also co-wrote the theme song for the multi Emmy-award winning series,
“Jakers!” As well as performing worldwide, Harriet Schock speaks,
teaches and consults in person and via the Internet. She teaches an
in-person
10-week class
and a
correspondence course in songwriting to writers all
over the world. She is also available for private consultation. For
further information about her book, CDs, concerts, online courses, classes or
consultation, go to
http://harrietschock.com, or call (323)
934-5691.
Recent testimonials:
“Harriet’s songwriting
workshop was a godsend! As a beginning songwriter, creating good songs on
my own was always hit or miss -- and mostly the latter. Once I began her
10-week journey, a remarkable transformation began. Right away, she had us dive
headfirst into the process, and week-by-week she challenged us to go deeper and
deeper below the surface of our idea, until eventually we were staring at a
wealth of buried treasure. It was incredible to see how easily my song came
together afterward, with far more depth and richness than before. I am
truly amazed and very grateful!
“Harriet is a master songwriter
herself and a true pioneer in the art of teaching songwriting. One of the best
parts about her workshop is the warm, safe environment she creates in which to
share your work. She has the rare ability to give you sound guidance on
technique while always nurturing your true artist within. Taking her course was
the best gift I could have ever given my creative self”!
-Karla Weller
\"Harriet’s step-by-step
approach to songwriting has revealed to me a talent I never knew I had. Instead
of being intimidating or overwhelming, the idea of writing original songs has
now become an incredible opportunity to express myself in a whole new
way.”
-Robert Leeburg (
Documentary Filmmaker and Writer, Singer)
“I
love Harriet Schock’s songwriting class. It’s what I most
look forward to every week. There are always wonderfully talented people
there, and Harriet has a way of guiding you through her remarkable
“steps” so you’re guaranteed to end up with a song
you’re proud of and that people will understand and want to hear
again. My new CD, “
A
Place in the Sun,” is almost entirely songs I
wrote in her class. “
-
Tracy Newman (Co-creator of the ABC/TV comedy series, “According to
Jim”)
“A
first class songwriter and a
first class person. Harriet’s workshops
offer me a positive setting to flail around for ideas as she (and the round
table of excellent students) gently guide me towards the direction I’d
been meaning to go all along. Some of my best and most requested songs have
been written in a Harriet Schock workshop. Invaluable to songwriters of every
level, her system will take you deeper into the soul of your songs, and her
inspiration will make you want to rewrite, perhaps the most common block to any
songwriter.”
-
Bill
Berry
“
“I have taken Harriet’s class
numerous times and I’m still learning more about this craft. Harriet is
dedicated to the success of each song and can suggest improvements. In the
class setting, each student’s project gets lots of attention and valuable
feedback. One of the skills I’m learning is the ability to find the truth
in the stories I tell, and to be able to communicate that clearly to the
audience!”
Michelle Krell Malone
“I
have been playing music for over 20 years. But now I am finally learning the
art of songwriting.”
Ned Barrett
“I
loved Harriet’s class! She taught me the discipline I needed to
shape my stories and song “pieces” into completed songs. I will be
taking this course again to see where else it can take mea s a writer.”
Traci Larsen
“I
have really expanded my melody writing. I used to be limited to writing in one
genre and as a result of studying with Harriet, my melodies have improved
greatly. I\'ve learned a lot about the rhythm of the melody, prosody, etc. Now
my lyrics ride smoothly on really good melodies and collaborators are
consulting me to write melodies for them. How cool is that? Take Harriet\'s
class. It exercises every muscle of songwriting in an environment that is
supportive, challenging and fun with an amazing group of writers.”
-
Andrea Ross-Greene
Take advantage of the class at the
discounted price of $345. If
you
do not already own Harriet Schock’s book/CD package
\"Becoming Remarkable/Rosebud\" you
will be required to purchase it at the first class or from
Amazon.com.
Space is limited. Call Harriet at (323)
934-5691 to reserve your place and get directions. MC, Visa accepted.
Harriet Schock
www.harrietschock.com
323 934-5691
http://www.allmusic.com
www.myrecordlabel.net/harrietschock
http://www.cdbaby.com
http://www.myspace.com/harrietschock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_t2DCYlF6U
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