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Bob
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L816/hr
1st lesson free
- Songwriting
Experienced tutor in Songwriting, Bob offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Songwriting
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Recommended
Bob is a respected member of our tutor community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Bob
I have a 40 year history as a professional songwriter. Yup, I am old but I still make music every day and the incredible opportunities and relationships that I have had with amazing artists of all sorts remain a source of inspiration. As a writer, producer/engineer, and bass player, I have helped create hit songs over 4 decades. I have been so fortunate to work with a wide variety of artists, such as Emmylou Harris, Marcy Playground, Fuel, Dolly Parton, Jeffrey Gaines, Sunshine, the Badlees, and many more. As a Voting Member of the Grammy Academy, I have advocated for young and creatively new artists. I have been given two ASCAP PLUS Awards for mentoring and co-creating social issue-oriented songs and awareness campaigns with young composers. I am lucky to still be active and involved, with television song credits on many top shows, such as Fresh Off The Boat, Hart Of Dixie, Treehouse Masters, and more. I just finished a project for a major charity, with fellow musicians who provided parts remotely, that will be relaesed as a fundraiser for COVID-19 efforts.
Many of us are feeling isolated. But this can also be a time of sharing, learning, reflection, and massive creativity. Let's work on some basics together and then swing for the fences!
Let's unlock your potential to move people.
I love writing songs. I have done it all my life. But the first time I heard someone else sing a song I wrote, I was hooked. My biggest passion is collaborating with others on writing.
Bringing my idea to life or helping others bring their ideas to life... it's all wonderful.
I started teaching when the local community college asked me to become adjunct faculty.
Also, right about the same time I got involved with the Grammy-In-The-Schools program as a mentor.
Sherwood Oaks Experimental College of the Arts LA, CA (audio engineering and script writing)
Internships at Capitol Records and Original Sound LA, CA
Pro Tools training by Old School Audio's Dale Epoerson
Founder/Owner of Green Room Records and Green Room Studio
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- English
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English
First is a little get-to-know. Talk about songs and artists we love. Find common ground. Talk about process: words first, hook first, melody first, structure, demo process, instrumentation during the writing process... all the approaches that the writer is comfortable with or might want to become comfortable with.
Young writers and musicians in schools and after-school programs.
College music students.
Professional artists.
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
What are your goals... personal fulfillment, paid work, self improvement, broadening artistic horizons?
Do you need target dates and deadlines to hold yourself accountable to completing work?
Do you want to work on process only or actually work on creating songs for your catalog?
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Perfect! Bob is an amazing teacher! He really knows how to use my ideas and put it into reality! we are currently writing two songs and I’m excited about the final product!
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Bob is exceptional at capturing a thought, a moment, a scene, with a lyric. He can construct an exceptionally difficult piece geared to a great musician and he can tastefully build something simple yet extremely catchy. His songs stay with you...and they're worth replaying in your head! His chair-side manner is second to none and he has inspired me time and time again.
Nice guy. Wealth of information. So easy to work with
There's no one more knowledgeable, intuitive or talented. His patience and respect for the process go along way when working with someone less experienced. I honestly can't imagine anyone more qualified. Anyone who works with Bob is lucky for the experience.
Bob Welsh is an amazingly talented and versatile composer of both music and lyrics. I have co-written several songs with Bob, and each one has been a valuable learning experience for me. Bob has an extensive knowledge and command of the various tools needed to bring great ideas to life in song, and songwriters of all levels of development will find his unique insights into the art and craft to be extremely beneficial. Highly recommended!
I’ve been writing songs with Bob on and off since 1989, I think it was. He’s the best: inventive – lyrically and melodically; with a deep understanding of musical structure and a wealth of experience. Our songs have aired on several cable shows and songs of mine he produced and played were used on NBC, ABC, FOX, public television, as well as on German TV, Sirius, and radio stations around the world. You’ll get what you paid for: Bob’s the real deal.
Karl Williams
CANNY LARK MUSIC
GREENE STREET RECORDS
“First-rate compositions,” wrote Ken Tucker ("Entertainment Weekly" and radio’s "Fresh Air") of Williams’ songs. Both "Publishers Weekly" and "School Library Journal" highly recommend Williams’ two CDs for children. "One out of thousands!” wrote a reviewer for Europe’s "Radio Marabu" of Williams’s pop/folk-rock CD, “...true, honest music…a priceless treasure for a lifetime.”
I wrote with Bob in 80's and 90's. We produced some interesting and entertaining pieces, some of which I perform to this day. I find Bob to be a knowledgeable and open writing partner.
Bob is a master songwriter whose ability to write across genres gives him a unique ear for taking songs in unexpected directions. He "gets" what you're trying to do with your songs and shows you ways to make them stronger. He's also an incredibly talented musician and producer.
Bob approaches the songwriting process as a coach/co-writer in that creative input is equal and all ideas are considered. He brings a vast amount of experience and knowledge to guide one's ability to keep it uncomplicated with the goal on a melodic and intriguing production.
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- L816
Pack prices
- 5h: L4080
- 10h: L8160
free lessons
The first free lesson with Bob will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- L816/h
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