Tuesday nights starting Tuesday, March 22 for 10 weeks from 7:30 – 10PM
(There’s also a class Monday, March 21, but it is for former students of long-standing)
Learn this highly acclaimed step-by-step method of getting to the next level in your songwriting.
Harriet Schock is a renowned songwriter and 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.
Here are testimonials from some of Harriet's recent students:
"Being back in Harriet's class after all this time reminded me of how incredibly secure the process of writing can feel. She is a joy to be around and wonderful mentor."
- Anna Montgomery (L.A. Music Award, LAWIM Comet Award 2008)
"Harriet creates such an extraordinary environment for creativity. The class has taught me so much about creating music - beyond just song writing. I highly recommend it!"
- Kelly DeSarla (actress/singer-songwriter/flutist)
"I've been in the entertainment industry for 20 years - as an actor, TV host, and stand-up comedian. And I can tell you, without a doubt, Harriet's songwriting class is the most pure joy I have ever experienced in a creative process - hands down. I intend to keep taking her 10 week sessions over and over again, until I have enough songs to record my own CD.”
- Suzanne Whang (Host of HGTV's "House Hunters", Polly on NBC's "Las Vegas", and award-winning stand-up comedian)
"Harriet’s class is the highlight of my week - and I have a very exciting life."
- Tracy Newman (Co-creator of the ABC/TV comedy series, “According to Jim”)
“I really got a lot out of the class, especially communicating the story through the lyrics, and Harriet's method was a tremendous asset in helping me."
- Milton Gunsburg
“I have been in Harriet’s class for several years now and have finished 18 songs in the class. These songs would not exist without this amazing class.”
- Michelle Krell Malone (Recording Artist/Keyboardist)
“The icing on the cake is that Harriet’s knowledge and instinct on the subject of songwriting coupled with her honesty and respect for the individual artist is an absolute thrill! Thank you, Harriet, for permanently changing me into a songwriter and showing me the way to a standard of excellence that I can achieve!”
-Sally Zito (Recording Artist/Keyboardist and LAWIM Comet Award 2009)
HARRIET SCHOCK has written music and songs for the last three Henry Jaglom films, “Going Shopping,” “Hollywood Dreams” and “Irene In Time,” in which Schock plays Sandi Fuse, a singer/songwriter making an album with Irene. Harriet’s entire band is on camera performing the songs. Karen Black’s play, “Missouri Waltz” was written around five of Schock’s songs and has played in L.A. and Macon, Georgia. Harriet acted most of 2010 in the world premiere, award-winning, Henry Jaglom play, “Just 45 Minutes from Broadway,” in which Schock created the role of Sally Brooks. She later was featured in the film, which is currently in post production.
Schock's songs have been recorded by such diverse artists as Smokey Robinson, Roberta Flack, Helen Reddy, Lee Greenwood, Johnny Mathis, Nancy Wilson, Manfred Mann, Carl Anderson, Jeannie Kendall, David Pomeranz, Jannel Rap, Rebecca Parris, The New Supremes, Vesica Pisces, Big Wide Grin, and the Little Mermaid. Her feature film and TV song credits include "The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking," "Delta Force II," ABC's "The Secret Garden," Motown's "The Last Dragon," "The Real Life Adventures of Santa Claus," and the theme for the Emmy-winning children’s series “Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks.”
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 for the class.
Space is limited. Call Harriet at (323) 934-5691 to reserve your place and get directions. MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover accepted.
Harriet teaches songwriting privately, in classes and online around the world. Visit: www.harrietschock.com
Article about most recent class in Canyon News:
http://www.canyon-news.com/artman2/publish/LA_Music_Scene_46/A_Chance_To_Be_All_Schock_Up.php
Students and their work:
Kat Parsons reading her first step and singing her song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG4XlhjtkO4
Bill Berry reading his character study and singing his song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv8mnBd-T6U
Anna Montgomery reading her metaphor and singing her song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYuJNeShJEc
Tracy Newman reading her journal entry and singing her song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqb3WhNMNas
Harriet interviewed on her teaching philosophy:
Harriet Schock on Songwriting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSy9F_4Co1A
Student testimonials:
Anna Montgomery
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY0b2Lc1D5M
Tracy Newman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heRdITk0SOE
Andrea Ross Greene
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pCK3rRt9DU
Duff Watrous
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXq5TMDsnyI
Bill Berry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4m37EhHO28