Songwriters Institute
About
Learn Songwriting from a Grammy Award Winning, Platinum-Selling Singer/Songwriter.
You’ll learn everything you need to take the music industry by storm:
How to connect with your audience using your lyrics
How to transform melodies and write chart topping hooks
Who to contact and how to go about putting your music in front of the right people
How to deal with writer’s block and supercharge your productivity
Sign up now and learn everything you need to know about breaking into the music industry and get the career you're dreaming of.
I truly enjoy helping people discover who they are as performers, artists, storytellers and vocalists. I believe even the most inexperienced musician has something unique that makes them special and my job is to bring that out.
This program exists to empower each student in a hands-on learning culture which encourages collaboration, creative storytelling, and entrepreneurship
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I teach songwriting in a supportive and inspirational environment. Each class is made up of 5 students or less. Lessons focus on teaching students the process of creating original melodies, chords and lyrics. Piano will be the most common instrument used as an accompaniment. Each week, students perform practical exercises and write lyrics to strengthen their songwriting skills. The exercises are designed to broaden rhyming skills and add individuality and color to songs. This program is built from the ground up to offer useful steps to give your songs the standout quality they need.
You’ll learn everything you need to take the music industry by storm. I’m here to help you find your way into a competitive industry and I’ll do everything I can to help you write better songs and get the career of your dreams
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
My name is Carla Carter, I am a Grammy Award Winning, platinum-selling singer/songwriter.
I have worked with many household names over the years, including the following international superstars: Usher, Janet Jackson, Little Mix, Selena Gomez, Celine Dion, Beyonce’, Ellie Goulding, Sean Mendes plus many more... and I still really love a good Cup of Noodles.
I'm signed to legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis at Flyte Tyme Productions/Sony ATV. I worked on the 2011 Grammy award winning project Raymond vs. Raymond (Usher) and was nominated in 2012 for my work on Trin-I-Tee 5:7’s Angel & Chanelle. I've worked with some pretty cool people, written and co-written songs for several albums and national TV shows and co-executive produced two #1 albums for independent artist Dawn Richard, released in 2013 and 2015 (Armor On & Goldenheart).
In 2015 I directed a regional music program for the Microsoft Store in Century City, California and also teamed up with Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to teach music production to at-risk students in the district. I'm in my 2nd year teaching Songwriting at Icon Collective Music Production School (a Music Production College in Burbank, California),
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Each Class is $25
Sessions are 1 hour. Twice a week.
Minimum One Month Enrollment
1 month equals 8 classes
Classes are held at a private studio in Los Angeles, California
**NOTICE** Once payment is accepted welcome packet along with contact and location information will be forwarded.
How did you get started teaching?
I started as a student and learned everything I could. As I grew I realized how much knowledge I had gained and because I have a passion for helping others, I naturally fell into the roll of helping people cultivate their own talents