If you’re reading this, you’re probably a fan of music. You watch Taylor Swift, ruler of the Universe, (or insert your favorite artist here) and you think to yourself, “I wish I could write a song. How hard could it be?” You even started taking guitar lessons, or at the very least thought about it. There’s a voice inside that says “that would be so much fun. Even if I don’t become the next Taylor Swift, I have to try”. You’re not quite ready to quit your day job, but you are ready to put those excuses to rest and give yourself permission to do something fun! To create for creation’s sake.

Enter Holistic Songwriting. A space where you learn to write songs, or write better songs and enjoy the process without putting any pressure on yourself or your creations to be anything other than an expression of you. Together we will find YOUR version of a Taylor Swift hit. You will learn basics of songwriting, like song form, what makes a great melody, and choosing the right words to fit your melody. Have you ever heard that Nashville saying that “all you need are 3 chords and the truth” to write a song? Many brilliant songs are evidence of just that.

 
 

I’m your guide, Dana. I have been creating for creation’s sake for two decades now. I used to think that I needed to be Taylor Swift, The Beatles, or Beyonce, in order for my music to be valuable. But one of the most important truths I’ve uncovered is that my music is valuable because I created it. Period. the end. And so is yours.

My mission is to bring back the joy in the creative process. Play for play’s sake is not celebrated enough. The creative process is a fun, wonderful mystery. Where do ideas come from? And once they come, how do you bring them into existence on this plane? So freaking cool.

 
 

This is where Holistic Songwriting comes in. Starting with the fundamental belief that your music (or anything you create) is special because it is created by YOU. We work together to create songs you’re proud of and that really represent who you are, where you are, and fully express what you are trying to say. And we have so much FUN along the way.

 
 

Holistic Songwriting is for you if:

  • you’ve always wondered what it would be like to write a song OR you’ve written songs and want to hone your craft

  • you play an instrument OR want to learn to play guitar with an emphasis on writing songs

  • you understand that songwriting is a muscle and it takes practice

  • you know that you don’t have to wait for inspiration to hit

  • you’re willing to do the work and commit to the craft of songwriting

Ready to work together? Here’s what to expect:

  • You’ll be working one-on-one with me to get a hands-on personalized and individualized experience.

  • You’ll learn to write songs using the guitar. And if you don’t already know how to play, I’ll teach you! (if you play piano, that’s great too).

  • We will work together in 4 one-hour private sessions over 4 weeks.

  • By the end of 4 weeks, you will have AT LEAST one new song

  • The sessions will take place over Zoom

What’s the Investment?

$400 for 4 lessons
$700 for 8 lessons

I'll be there every step of the way, cheering you on while showing you different ways to think about songwriting.

More info:

  • You’ll also get weekly assignments and feedback on weekly revisions

  • Assignments might have nothing or everything to do with songwriting. Ranging from active listening to going on an artist date to creating a morning routine

  • Sessions are 60 minutes via Zoom

  • All you need are 3 chords and the truth