Individual Songwriting Lessons Available
In addition to forty years of experience in writing my own songs, and producing over one hundred songs, I have at least eight years of experience in teaching group songwriting to 5th-8th graders in a school setting. My experience tells me that although songwriting is a very individual gift, and can go many different directions depending on preferences of style, key structure, lyric choices, time signature, melody line, etc., it is
a skill that can be taught. I look forward to teaching my knowledge to individual students who are qualified. I will help you develop your own skills at your own pace. Each person brings to the table their own talents and preferences, and I will approach your lessons as a helpmate to develop those attributes in you. Following are details and requirements regarding lessons.

Please contact me at sallybouska@sallysings.com with any questions.

Lesson Cost and Set Up Suggestions
  1. Each lesson will be 1 hour in length
  2. The cost is $50.00 a lesson
  3. Each student must take at least six lessons
  4. The lessons will span over a two or three week time period
  5. Times will be set according to your schedule and mine
What the student needs to qualify to take lessons
  1. At least two years of experience on an accompanying instrument (piano, guitar, banjo, ukelele, etc.)
  2. An elemental knowledge of key and chord structure
  3. An adequate singing voice with good pitch
  4. A willingness to learn and an open mind
What I Will Teach You
  1. How to find your unique style
  2. An understanding of Lyrics, Melody, and Rhythm, and how they fit together
  3. A basic knowledge of underlying chord structure
  4. Proper vocal techniques
What You Will Have When You Leave
  1. One or two vocal pieces of your own, dependent upon your pace, previous knowledge, and natural ability
  2. A written manuscript of your song(s)
  3. Ideas of how you could add instrumentation for a finished product