Tuesdays, starting June 17, 7-10 PM (for ten weeks) or
Thursdays, starting June 19, 7-10 (for ten weeks)
Harriet Schock's Songwriting Class
Location: Songwriter’s Guild Office (CNN Building) 6430 Sunset Blvd., Suite 705, Hollywood, CA

“The steps just flat out work and they make it easier to translate my feelings and experiences into a song that makes sense! It takes the mystery but not the excitement out of songwriting. And, it's a fun class!!”

Julie Minasian

“I’ve enjoyed songwriting since I was a child, but have only recently taken it seriously. One of the first (and best) decisions I made since then was to attend Harriet’s class. Because of that, I now have an entire toolbox full of new songwriting tools at my disposal. And she has created a safe and encouraging environment within the classroom to explore using these new ideas. And this is not to mention the joy of spending three hours each week with a room full of other artistic souls. That in itself was both humbling and inspirational. And if you can’t attend one of Harriet’s classes just yet, I recommend her book Becoming Remarkable. Each short chapter is filled with pithy prose illuminating the craft of songwriting.”

John Starr

“I have taken Harriet's class many times, so now I have a number of completed songs, proving that this method of songwriting really does result in finished songs that you will be proud of. If you are like me, lots of songs get started, and many never get finished. Does this sound familiar? This most recent class was especially important for me, as I was able to write a song about my Dad, a real accomplishment if you've ever tried writing about a parent. It seemed like an impossible task, and it took a lot of work and many trips back to the drawing board. I am grateful for the suggestions I got in class from Harriet and fellow students. I couldn't have foreseen how this song would turn out--a real tribute to someone I cared so much about. But by adhering to this method, and doing each part one at a time, developing lyrics and music, the song finally took shape.”

Michelle Krell Malone

“Harriet's class has made a tremendous difference in my approach to songwriting. I had reached a point where I hadn't written for two or three years. I had snippets, lines, sections, melodies piling up, but no completed songs. After just one class, I've crossed a big hurdle - one that carries over into other projects as a result of the focus and 'flow' that is created. I've added better lyrics to half written songs, improved ones I thought were finished, and I've even given my screenplay the direction it was missing; I'm stunned at how much it's helped me here, too.

“There is so much real talent among her students that you can't help but be inspired and influenced by them as well. I look forward to the next go-round.”

Nadia Solange Roman

“Thank you for your enthusiasm and for your pinpointed and very helpful remarks. Comparably, I felt that, like an excellent horse back rider who can get a fiery horse to elegantly walk, trot and one day gallop, you somehow got me to walk through the steps of writing a remarkable song.

“You delicately prodded me, protectively keeping me from wandering off and getting lost. I really look forward to participating in your up coming Thursday class and hope that this time around I can trot! Oh yes one more thing: I want you to know that I enjoyed all the wonderful songwriters I met and discovered in your workshop. Sharing all our struggles and revelations was a constructive experience.”

Edward Auslender

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 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. She wrote all the music for Henry Jaglom's film, "Going Shopping" and recently scored his newest film, "Hollywood Dreams." Jeannie Kendall recorded two of her 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 a 10-week class for the Songwriters Guild of America 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.

(Take advantage of the class at these prices: $345 for non-members, $285 for SGA Gold members, $261 for Platinum Members, $237 for Diamond Members. If students do not already own Harriet Schock’s book/CD package "Becoming Remarkable/Rosebud" they will be required to purchase it at the first class.)

Space is limited. Call Harriet at (323) 934-5691 to reserve your place and get directions. MC, Visa, Discovery accepted.

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