Private songwriting lessons for students age 14 and under are taught by Mike Evin, a highly respected songwriter who has shared the stage with Barenaked Ladies, Ron Sexsmith, Dan Mangan and Sarah Harmer. The lead single from his fifth full-length album Life As A Lover, “Have I Ever Loved?”, was among the Top 20 most played songs of 2015 on Sirius XM’s CBC Sonica. “Al Green” reached #1 on Sirius XM’s The Verge. He also has a strong background in youth instruction from…
Toronto Songwriting School provides songwriting classes for every level of songwriter – from beginners who have never written a song and don’t play an instrument, to experienced songwriters looking to refine their craft, perform live and record their music. Our small group songwriting classes are designed to foster creativity and collaboration in a supportive and encouraging environment. We help new songwriters learn the fundamentals, and we help more experienced songwriters write better songs. Due to COVID-19, all classes are currently meeting online via…
Private songwriting lessons are taught by Murray Foster, a Juno-nominated songwriter, producer, and performer with songwriting credits on multiple certified gold and platinum recordings. One of the most notable songwriting instructors in Canada, Murray has taught all levels of songwriters at both Seneca College and the Trebas Institute. One hour, one-on-on with Murray Foster. Great for new songwriters looking for encouragement and instruction or more established songwriters looking for professional feedback. Lessons take place online via Zoom. If you require an in-person lesson,…
Take a break from daily life with a songwriter getaway. No matter your experience level or genre, you’ll find renewed inspiration and new friends! The Toronto Songwriting School songwriter getaways are tailored to the group attending, helping new and experienced songwriters gain professional feedback, support and encouragement. Past getaways have included weekend retreats in Ontario and travel getaways to music cities including: Austin, TX, USA Nashville, TN, USA New Orleans, LA, USA Dublin, Ireland Galway, Ireland St. John’s, NL, Canada
Record your new song with us! Toronto Songwriting School offers a professional recording studio experience in a relaxed home environment. Songs are professionally produced and mixed by Murray Foster. If you are looking for a studio that can produce a recording beyond voice and guitar/piano, Murray can add instrumentation including bass, drums, strings, and backing vocals for a fuller, more professional sound. Learn more and schedule a consultation.
Throughout the year, Toronto Songwriting School presents a variety of events to provide additional opportunities to songwriters for performance and education. These include our Songwriter Masterclass Series, our Business of Music Series, open mics, and songwriter showcases. Past Events