Quotes from Tony's Students

"Tony's teaching and coaching of songwriters is masterful.  Over the years I've worked with him he's helped me both to be more precise and experimental as a writer.  He's remarkably skilled in offering creative, concise solutions to problems present in a song -- whether it's cutting bars, reordering verses, or changing the tempo -- without ever being pushy or overbearing.  He's also a rare type of songwriting instructor in that he feels equally at home in discussing the lyrical, melodic, and instrumental aspects of a song. 

I couldn't recommend him more to either a novice or advanced songwriter."

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"Taking place at a studio where Tony produces records, the series is relatively inexpensive, it rocked, and I was so happy to come away with 4 new songs.  A month seems like a perfect duration for a songwriting workshop." 

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"Tony has an amazing ability to make each songwriter stronger within their own voice. He explains complicated ideas in ways that anyone, at any level, can understand.  When I think of where I started, and where I am now, I am amazed.  And it's because of Tony.  Plus, he's funny!" 

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"I have studied songwriting and music production with Tony for years and will
continue to do so. His teaching style is unequaled and his credentials are among the best in the business. My songwriting has improved significantly since studying with him." 

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