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 Randy Klein
Randy Klein's work spans jazz writing, performing and improvising, and composing for film and theater. This multifaceted New Yorker has released several albums of his own original music; the 1993 debut Jazzheads generated wide acclaim for its lyrics and innovative melodies. A gifted songwriter with two gold records to his credit (for songs recorded by soul/R&B diva Millie Jackson), Klein has received numerous awards for his film and drama soundtracks. Klein was honored by the 1995 Southern Regional Emmy Awards (The National Academy of Television, Arts and Sciences (NATAS)) for his work with PBS children's educational projects. But his jazz roots lie deep, and they're powerfully expressed in the music he's written for this album. Randy teaches Song Feedback and Mentoring at SongU.com.

FDBK 135 Songwriting 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. Professional demos not required. Simple worktapes and songs-in-progress are encouraged. Led by Emmy-winning TV songwriter and Grammy winning Jazz producer, Randy Klein. This songwriting course is geared is geared toward all songwriters regardless of their experience or genre, including writing for special projects.

You may bring one song (or lyric-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 Diona Devincenzi
Diona Devincenzi is a songwriter/artist/producer, born in San Francisco, and splits her time writing and recording in her Nashville and California based studios.

Focusing the last 10 years on writing music for film, t.v. and advertising, she has garnered multiple placements including Seal Team, Mistresses, Chicago P.D., Pretty Little Liars, Lethal Weapon 3, just to name a few.

Her musical influences comes from old, new far and wide, but she resonates the most with songs that have soul and substance. Artists on her permanent playlist are The Beatles, Al Green, Stevie Wonder, The Police, Adele. John Mayer and Aretha.

Her current artist projects include a retro soul collaboration with Brit. Paul Cufflin called Brit Frisco as well as her newest solo endeavor, a nu-modern blend of soul, R&B and rock she calls by her middle name and mom’s surname FELICE .

She cares about honesty, integrity, kindness and is inspired by strong, courageous people who overcome odds and speak out against injustices. And most of her friends possess an irreverent sense of humor.

You can find out more about her at her website www.dionadevincenzi.com

FDBK 225 Songwriting Feedback Course II - Sync, Production, Alt, Indy

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 Diona DeVincenzi L.A. Based independent singer-songwriter and producer with multiple sync licensing credits. This song feedback and mentoring session geared toward the indie songwriter and Sync licensing markets, including multiple genres for film/TV/media song placement, and music business questions. Previous experience with song feedback is recommended.

You may bring one song (both music and lyric preferred) 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 Queenie Mullinix
Queenie Mullinex is the Creative Director for Washington Street Publishing (Nancy Peacock, owner), which focuses on securing placements in Film, TV, and Media. She is a singer/songwriter gained valuable experience in performance, promotion and booking as a member of several notable Atlanta bands before going solo. She also learned the basics of recording and production working with award winning producer Billy Hume (Ying Yang Twins, Lil John, Black Crows) at his Zone Studio.
In Nashville she has worked as a songplugger/creative director of Wolf Music & Sound Design and publicity director of Slugfest Records. Queenie and her husband bassist Dave Webb are on the music team at their church. She also volunteers with the Animal Ministry, Gilda's Club, The Vanderbilt Hope Connection, and regularly plays shows to benefit cancer research.

About Nancy Peacock
Nancy is CEO and Owner of Washington Street Publishing which focuses on securing placements in Film, TV, and Media. She is a frequent panelist and song evaluator for various organizations and conferences. A graduate of Sweet Briar College and Vanderbilt University, Nancy is a big fan of the men’s Commodores basketball team. She is actively involved in the local community with the Junior League of Nashville and internationally with St. George’s Episcopal Church’s missionary work in Honduras. She’s also a member of WIM, CMA, ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, AIMP, The Recording Academy and SOLID.

FDBK 330 Music Publisher Songwriting Feedback Course - Sync and Production

In this songwriting class, you will meet with a Music Publisher/SongU Licensing Agent and 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 geared toward sync licensing Led by the creative director of Washington Street Music Publishing,Nancy Peacock and Queenie Mullinex. This song feedback is geared specifically toward your song production as it pertains to pitching successfully for TV/FILM/MEDIA placements. Please no lyrics only. You can bring one demoed song in your backpack for instructor feedback and insights. This session is limited to five participants only to allow for personalized attention, feedback and class discussion.

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?