Songwriting Courses and Live Class Schedule

About Benn Cutarelli
As songwriter and composer, Benn's melodies and harmonic treatment are crossed between country, alternative country and pop. He believes that songwriting and composition are continuous improvement processes. He started out as a drummer in a four-piece band from his home town of Marion, Ohio. He enlisted in the military, and while at the U.S. Air Force Academy, he was assigned to the music department where he wrote percussion ensemble compositions. He attended and graduated from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Music Education. Benn’s most recent success was his song Small Stuff featured in the Twentieth Century Fox major motion picture "The Longest Ride". Benn also had a song placed in the network TV show ‘Nashville’, while another song was placed on the TV show ‘The Mentalist’. He has had several cuts by indie artists as well as songs placed on many cable network channels. Benn believes in challenging himself everyday with new melodies and grooves. Benn joined SongU.com in 2002. He is both a member and Instructor-Led Course Coordinator.

FDBK 101 Songwriting Feedback Course - Sync, Production, and Country

In this songwriting class, you will meet with a music industry professional and a small group of fellow songwriters for a constructive discussion focused on potential areas of improvement in the production, music, and lyrics of your songs. Professional demos not required. Simple worktapes and songs-in-progress are encouraged. Led by Benn Cutarelli, a successful songwriter with independent and international artist cuts and major film and television sync licensing placements. Note: Benn is also a course administrator and a wealth of information, having attended and assisted in almost every songwriting course at SongU.com for many years. This songwriting course is geared toward the Country and Sync licensing markets, including multiple genres for film/TV/media song placement, and music business questions.

You may bring one song (or lyric-only) in your backpack. Limited to 5 participants to allow for personalized attention and class discussion. Running time approximately 1 hour.

Instructor-Led (Live) Course

A fun interactive audio/video group experience in our e-classroom where you can learn from the best in the music business. Simply,

• Register online
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at time of meeting
• Enjoy your class with your peers and faculty
• Missed class? Meetings are recorded and audio/video transcripts are available for 7 days

More questions?

Live Song Feedback Classes

Experience the power of live song feedback sessions led by accomplished hit songwriters, music publishers, and songpluggers. Join these highly-rated and member recommended, small-group interactive audio/video sessions, where you'll receive invaluable feedback on your songs. Network with music industry professionals and meet potential co-writers. Here's how it works:

• Register online
• Put your song or lyric in your virtual backpack
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at meeting time
• Enjoy the class with peers and faculty
• Time zone conflicts? You can still register and receive feedback!
• Missed a class? Transcripts are available for 7 days

Member Robert Quigley (Scotland, UK, Member since 2020) writes: "Previously, I only submitted songs that have been mixed/mastered and have already started being pitched to opps. But I realized I could do with some feedback on these newer, in-progress songs. I've yet to make it in person [to the live song feedback courses], but the transcripts have been invaluable! This will be a game changer as it gives me a mechanism to get objective feedback midway through creating a track. Really enjoying my 'new' SongU experience!".

Read some more testimonials.

Explore, Learn, and Create at Your Own Pace

Discover a diverse catalog of 24/7 available songwriting courses and engaging podcast offerings to enhance your skills. Explore Composition, Lyric Writing, Music Business, Commercial Songwriting, Production, and Sync Licensing.

DIY Courses (included with all memberships). Strengthen, refine, and review essential songwriting skills. Easy-to-follow text-based courses with 4-6 lessons, examples, and activities.

Podcast Courses (included with Platinum membership. Engage with video and audio formats. Comprehensive transcripts, handouts, and summaries from "live" songwriting classes. Available for 5 credits (1 credit = $1) for Lite members.

Our DIY songwriting courses allow you to create your own learning experience by providing you the freedom to work at your own pace and comfort level.


More questions?

DIY Video Recording

DIY Video Recording courses are audio/video recorded transcripts of several of our most popular instructor-led (Live) courses exactly as they occurred. The running time is approximately 60 to 90 minutes. They are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week allowing you to listen and view at your own pace. More questions?

About Dylan Emmet:
Dylan Emmet is an artist and songwriter/producer with an interesting story to tell. After discovering he had a two-year-old daughter he never knew about, Dylan began releasing a string of personal and self-revelatory songs documenting his journey, beginning with leaving Los Angeles to become an insta-dad in New York overnight. Currently living with his daughter back in upstate New York, Dylan has continued successfully writing and producing for multiple artists on both coasts by utilizing video chat and taking month-long trips to LA and Nashville to write. Dylan has had his songs featured everywhere from major network TV shows to Billboard and Spotify's New Music Friday.

FDBK 275 Songwriting and Production Feedback Course

in this songwriting class, you will meet with a music industry professional and a small group of fellow songwriters for a constructive discussion focused on potential areas of improvement in the production, music, and lyrics of your songs. Led by Dylan Emmet, artist with over 3 million streams on Spotify, Songwriting/Producing credits with over 15 million streams on Spotify, and Composer/Music Production/Songwriting/Vocalist. This songwriting class is geared toward assessment of simple worktapes, and songs-in-progress in any popular genre or for sync, or for pro demos that may need further critical evaluation.

You may bring one song (music and lyrics) but NO LYRICS-ONLY in your virtual backpack. Limited to 5 participants to allow for personalized attention and class discussion. Running time approximately 1 hour.

Instructor-Led (Live) Course

A fun interactive audio/video group experience in our e-classroom where you can learn from the best in the music business. Simply,

• Register online
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at time of meeting
• Enjoy your class with your peers and faculty
• Missed class? Meetings are recorded and audio/video transcripts are available for 7 days

More questions?

Live Song Feedback Classes

Experience the power of live song feedback sessions led by accomplished hit songwriters, music publishers, and songpluggers. Join these highly-rated and member recommended, small-group interactive audio/video sessions, where you'll receive invaluable feedback on your songs. Network with music industry professionals and meet potential co-writers. Here's how it works:

• Register online
• Put your song or lyric in your virtual backpack
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at meeting time
• Enjoy the class with peers and faculty
• Time zone conflicts? You can still register and receive feedback!
• Missed a class? Transcripts are available for 7 days

Member Robert Quigley (Scotland, UK, Member since 2020) writes: "Previously, I only submitted songs that have been mixed/mastered and have already started being pitched to opps. But I realized I could do with some feedback on these newer, in-progress songs. I've yet to make it in person [to the live song feedback courses], but the transcripts have been invaluable! This will be a game changer as it gives me a mechanism to get objective feedback midway through creating a track. Really enjoying my 'new' SongU experience!".

Read some more testimonials.

Explore, Learn, and Create at Your Own Pace

Discover a diverse catalog of 24/7 available songwriting courses and engaging podcast offerings to enhance your skills. Explore Composition, Lyric Writing, Music Business, Commercial Songwriting, Production, and Sync Licensing.

DIY Courses (included with all memberships). Strengthen, refine, and review essential songwriting skills. Easy-to-follow text-based courses with 4-6 lessons, examples, and activities.

Podcast Courses (included with Platinum membership. Engage with video and audio formats. Comprehensive transcripts, handouts, and summaries from "live" songwriting classes. Available for 5 credits (1 credit = $1) for Lite members.

Our DIY songwriting courses allow you to create your own learning experience by providing you the freedom to work at your own pace and comfort level.


More questions?

DIY Video Recording

DIY Video Recording courses are audio/video recorded transcripts of several of our most popular instructor-led (Live) courses exactly as they occurred. The running time is approximately 60 to 90 minutes. They are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week allowing you to listen and view at your own pace. More questions?

About Bob Dellaposta
Ower and Creative Director of My3Kids Music Publishing. Bob has secured multiple cuts and placements for SongU members on indie artists, international artists, commercials, movies, and television. He holds a B.S. in Music Education and has over 20 years teaching experience in public and private schools where he has served as Band Director, Voice Coach, and Choral Director. He is currently teaching a music publishing class at Nashville State Technical Institute in Nashville, Tennessee. He is a founding member of the swing band "Bada Bing Bada Boom" which toured nationally as well as a songwriter himself with over 1200 songs recorded. Bob is an instructor of Publisher Feedback and Mentoring at SongU.com.

FDBK 315 Music Publisher Songwriting Feedback Course

In this songwriting class, you will meet with a Music Publisher/SongU Pitch Guest and a small group of fellow songwriters for a constructive discussion focused on potential areas of improvement in the production, music, and lyrics of your songs. Professional demos not required. Simple worktapes and songs-in-progress are encouraged. Led by veteran music publisher Bob Dellaposta. This songwriting course is geared toward songwriters in any genre who are looking a publisher/music industry perspective. Previous experience with song feedback is recommended.

You may bring one song (or lyric-only) in your backpack. Limited to 5 participants to allow for personalized attention and class discussion. Running time approximately 1 hour.

Instructor-Led (Live) Course

A fun interactive audio/video group experience in our e-classroom where you can learn from the best in the music business. Simply,

• Register online
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at time of meeting
• Enjoy your class with your peers and faculty
• Missed class? Meetings are recorded and audio/video transcripts are available for 7 days

More questions?

Live Song Feedback Classes

Experience the power of live song feedback sessions led by accomplished hit songwriters, music publishers, and songpluggers. Join these highly-rated and member recommended, small-group interactive audio/video sessions, where you'll receive invaluable feedback on your songs. Network with music industry professionals and meet potential co-writers. Here's how it works:

• Register online
• Put your song or lyric in your virtual backpack
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at meeting time
• Enjoy the class with peers and faculty
• Time zone conflicts? You can still register and receive feedback!
• Missed a class? Transcripts are available for 7 days

Member Robert Quigley (Scotland, UK, Member since 2020) writes: "Previously, I only submitted songs that have been mixed/mastered and have already started being pitched to opps. But I realized I could do with some feedback on these newer, in-progress songs. I've yet to make it in person [to the live song feedback courses], but the transcripts have been invaluable! This will be a game changer as it gives me a mechanism to get objective feedback midway through creating a track. Really enjoying my 'new' SongU experience!".

Read some more testimonials.

Explore, Learn, and Create at Your Own Pace

Discover a diverse catalog of 24/7 available songwriting courses and engaging podcast offerings to enhance your skills. Explore Composition, Lyric Writing, Music Business, Commercial Songwriting, Production, and Sync Licensing.

DIY Courses (included with all memberships). Strengthen, refine, and review essential songwriting skills. Easy-to-follow text-based courses with 4-6 lessons, examples, and activities.

Podcast Courses (included with Platinum membership. Engage with video and audio formats. Comprehensive transcripts, handouts, and summaries from "live" songwriting classes. Available for 5 credits (1 credit = $1) for Lite members.

Our DIY songwriting courses allow you to create your own learning experience by providing you the freedom to work at your own pace and comfort level.


More questions?

DIY Video Recording

DIY Video Recording courses are audio/video recorded transcripts of several of our most popular instructor-led (Live) courses exactly as they occurred. The running time is approximately 60 to 90 minutes. They are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week allowing you to listen and view at your own pace. More questions?

About Debbie Zavitson
Debbie Zavitson is a music industry veteran who owns and operates Debbie Z Entertainment, a full service publishing, management, artist development and independent song plugging company. The writer roster includes award-winning songwriter Vip Vipperman (Reba, Trace Adkins), Phillip Lammonds (Josh Turner, Blake Shelton, Hootie and the Blowfish), Curb Music Publishing, Jay Lazaroff (written music for over 100 film and TV shows including Survivor and The Apprentice), award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter Jess Moskaluke and emerging group Rocket Club.

Debbie began her career in the entertainment business as a singer performing throughout the country. She moved to Music City and landed a job with then independent producer Doug Johnson running his publishing company. Zavitson has discovered No. 1 hits including ACM Song of the Year 'I Love the Way You Love Me', and Blake Shelton's 'Austin'. She has worked in A&R at Sony and Giant Records, and in artist management with Shelton as her first artist. Debbie teaches Publisher Song Feedback and Mentoring at SongU.com.

FDBK 320 Music Publisher Songwriting Feedback Course

In this songwriting class, you will meet with a Music Publisher and a small group of fellow songwriters for a constructive discussion focused on potential areas of improvement in the production, music, and lyrics of your songs. Professional demos not required. Simple worktapes and songs-in-progress are encouraged. Led by former label A&R and veteran music publisher, Debbie Zavitson. This songwriting course is geared toward songwriters in any genre who are looking a publisher/music industry perspective. Previous experience with song feedback is recommended.

You may bring one song (or lyric-only) in your backpack. Limited to 5 participants to allow for personalized attention and class discussion. Running time approximately 1 hour.

Instructor-Led (Live) Course

A fun interactive audio/video group experience in our e-classroom where you can learn from the best in the music business. Simply,

• Register online
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at time of meeting
• Enjoy your class with your peers and faculty
• Missed class? Meetings are recorded and audio/video transcripts are available for 7 days

More questions?

Live Song Feedback Classes

Experience the power of live song feedback sessions led by accomplished hit songwriters, music publishers, and songpluggers. Join these highly-rated and member recommended, small-group interactive audio/video sessions, where you'll receive invaluable feedback on your songs. Network with music industry professionals and meet potential co-writers. Here's how it works:

• Register online
• Put your song or lyric in your virtual backpack
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at meeting time
• Enjoy the class with peers and faculty
• Time zone conflicts? You can still register and receive feedback!
• Missed a class? Transcripts are available for 7 days

Member Robert Quigley (Scotland, UK, Member since 2020) writes: "Previously, I only submitted songs that have been mixed/mastered and have already started being pitched to opps. But I realized I could do with some feedback on these newer, in-progress songs. I've yet to make it in person [to the live song feedback courses], but the transcripts have been invaluable! This will be a game changer as it gives me a mechanism to get objective feedback midway through creating a track. Really enjoying my 'new' SongU experience!".

Read some more testimonials.

Explore, Learn, and Create at Your Own Pace

Discover a diverse catalog of 24/7 available songwriting courses and engaging podcast offerings to enhance your skills. Explore Composition, Lyric Writing, Music Business, Commercial Songwriting, Production, and Sync Licensing.

DIY Courses (included with all memberships). Strengthen, refine, and review essential songwriting skills. Easy-to-follow text-based courses with 4-6 lessons, examples, and activities.

Podcast Courses (included with Platinum membership. Engage with video and audio formats. Comprehensive transcripts, handouts, and summaries from "live" songwriting classes. Available for 5 credits (1 credit = $1) for Lite members.

Our DIY songwriting courses allow you to create your own learning experience by providing you the freedom to work at your own pace and comfort level.


More questions?

DIY Video Recording

DIY Video Recording courses are audio/video recorded transcripts of several of our most popular instructor-led (Live) courses exactly as they occurred. The running time is approximately 60 to 90 minutes. They are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week allowing you to listen and view at your own pace. More questions?