Songwriting Mentorship
1:1 mentorship to writing your own lyrics and melodies
Gabriela Besel
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(113)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1 hour per week. To keep writing and playing during the week :)Class Experience
This is a space for learners to bring songs they've been working on or to start completely new. The focus will be lyrics and melody, and occasional chord suggestions if it's an area the learner wants to focus on. The class is conversational, laid back, and collaborative with the main goal being a sense of accomplishment and the ability to critique and improve our own work. We'll be using Google docs to write down the lyrics and make notes. If needed, I'll find videos on YouTube to help explain certain songwriting concepts such as "prosody".
Learning Goals
Students will learn to be more confident with their writing, as well as gather songwriting tools that will support them as they look for the "best" way to express their idea.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This is a space for learners to express themselves. I will offer written reports or zoom meetings for parents that have a concern about their child's mental or emotional health.
Supply List
If learners would like to purchase my songwriting journal on Etsy, it is completely optional, but here's the link just in case: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1095741929/songwriting-journal?click_key=d241e63ea42902f06815af098670356a3e98353d%3A1095741929&click_sum=78babb03&ref=shop_home_feat_1
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.8
113reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from California State University, Los Angeles
Hi there! My name is Gabriela and I teach Songwriting, guitar, and Spanish.
My availability is wide open so I'm excited for you to book a class!
I wrote my first song at the age of 11, titled "Love", haha! I still sing it from time to time. Writing songs has been a way to document my life, emotions, experiences, and dreams. The power they hold is incredible and I hope to share it with others who are interested in exploring something new (or even if they've been too shy to start songwriting on their own!).
Teaching English as a second language started in 2016 while I was visiting family in Argentina. The course was called "Fun English" and we learned through playing games, making art, cooking, singing, and gardening. Upon returning to California I began teaching at a Spanish immersion preschool (2016-2019), where my professional focus was Spanish, Art, and Music. This preschool also offered an afterschool program for elementary school children in which I was very involved (I'm particularly proud of the songs we wrote and short films we made).
Pre COVID-19 I was teaching through my own in-person workshops, once again in Argentina (similar to "Fun English", but now called "Mundos Compartidos").
Since the pandemic I've been fortunate to make Outschool my main classroom. I love it!
When I'm not teaching I am fully immersed in my craft as a singer-songwriter. As well as seeking other business opportunities such as selling songwriting journals on Etsy.
You can view my shop here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Melancholysociety
With a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, I find that I value - above all - the emotional comfort of each student (in a situation where their physical safety and health are already taken care of). This is because I believe learning is maximized when each person is comfortable, engaged, and in harmony with their self-expression. I value establishing trust in a student/teacher relationship, as well as hearing my student's learning needs, so I can assist them in a way that is best for THEM.
I teach my subjects in a way that requires active participation and collaboration with activities such as games, conversations, and hands-on activities.
Students hold the power to creating the learning experience that suits them best, and it's my job to guide them through realizing that power.
I can't wait to go on this journey with you!Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$28
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-18
