SONGWRITING
Songwriting Lessons in Charlotte, NC & Online with Connell Cruise
From First Song Ideas to Finished, Professional Tracks
Learn the art and craft of songwriting with Connell Cruise—an internationally recognized singer-songwriter and vocal coach whose original music has reached audiences worldwide. Offering songwriting lessons in Charlotte, NC, and online songwriting courses for beginners to professionals.
Connell’s lessons focus on finding your voice as a writer, developing strong lyrical ideas, and crafting melodies that connect. Whether you’re starting with a notebook full of phrases or a single chord progression, Connell will guide you through every stage of the process—helping you create songs that are authentic, memorable, and ready to be shared.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
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Develop your own songwriting process and creative workflow that you can use for every song you write.
Master song structure, lyric writing, and melody composition.
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Explore harmony, chord progressions, and rhythmic hooks.
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Learn how to write for yourself—or for other artists.
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Refine your songs for live performance, studio recording, or pitching to labels, producers, or music supervisors.
DESIGNED FOR
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Beginners interested in learning how to write songs and develop original music.
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Musicians and singers looking to create their own material.
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Experienced writers seeking fresh perspective and inspiration.
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Artists preparing songs for the studio or industry submission.
HOW LESSONS WORK
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In-Studio Lessons
Limited in-person spots are available in the Charlotte, NC area for those who want direct, hands-on guidance.
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One-on-One Online Lessons
Connect live via Zoom from anywhere in the world for online songwriting lessons with real-time feedback and personalized instruction.
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Custom Pre-Recorded Sessions
Ideal for busy schedules or different time zones, these lessons allow you to learn at your own pace with tailored content from Connell.
WHY LEARN FROM CONNELL
As an award-winning songwriter with multiple chart-topping hits, Connell Cruise brings both technical skill and real-world music industry insight to every songwriting lesson. His songs have topped charts, connected with diverse audiences, and been performed across the globe.
In lessons, Connell combines proven songwriting principles with an emphasis on personal expression—helping you not only write better songs, but write songs that sound like you.
