Songwriting Lessons

Turn your ideas into songs.

Have a song idea stuck in your head? A notebook full of lyrics? A melody you can’t quite finish?

I’m here to help you turn those ideas into actual songs.

As an active songwriter, recording artist, and performer, I offer personalized songwriting lessons designed to help you develop your own voice, strengthen your songwriting skills, and gain confidence in your creative process.

No matter where you’re starting, you don’t have to figure it all out alone.


What We’ll Work On

Every songwriter is different, so lessons are tailored around your goals and experience.

Depending on what you’re working on, lessons can cover:

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  • Lyrics & storytelling — Finding the right words and turning ideas into meaningful lyrics
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  • Song structure — Understanding verses, choruses, bridges, pre-choruses, and other song elements
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  • Melody & hooks — Developing memorable vocal melodies and musical ideas
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  • Chord progressions — Exploring how chords can support the emotion and story of a song
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  • Developing ideas — Taking a lyric, concept, riff, or melody and turning it into a complete song
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  • Revision & editing — Learning how to recognize what is working and what could be strengthened
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  • Finding your voice — Developing a songwriting style that feels authentic to you

The goal isn’t to make you sound like someone else.

It’s to help you sound more like yourself.


4-Week Songwriting Package

$75

Get four personalized songwriting lessons, meeting once a week for four weeks.

Your package includes:

  • Four one-on-one songwriting lessons
  • Weekly personalized instruction
  • Feedback on your original material
  • Exercises and ideas to help you keep writing between lessons
  • Guidance tailored to your experience and goals

Whether you’re writing your first song or you’ve already been writing for years, we’ll meet you where you are.

Who Are These Lessons For?

These lessons are a good fit for:

  • Beginners who want to learn how songwriting works
  • Musicians who want to become stronger lyricists
  • Singers who want to write their own material
  • Songwriters who have trouble finishing songs
  • Artists looking for feedback on their original music
  • Anyone who simply has a bunch of song ideas and wants help bringing them to life

You don’t need to have a finished song before starting.

You just need an idea and a willingness to create.


About Your Instructor

I’m J.Edmond — a songwriter, musician, recording artist, and performer based in Connecticut.

I’ve spent years writing, recording, performing, and developing my own original music. My songwriting is rooted in personal experiences, storytelling, humor, emotion, and finding something honest to say.

I’ve learned that songwriting isn’t about following a perfect formula.

It’s about learning the tools, experimenting, figuring out what works for you, and giving yourself permission to make something imperfect.

That’s the approach I bring to my lessons.

We’ll work on the craft while keeping the creativity yours.


Ready to Start Writing?

Your next song might already be sitting in your head.

Let’s get it onto the page.

4 weekly songwriting lessons — $75

Interested in signing up?

Have questions before getting started? Feel free to reach out and I’ll be happy to talk through the lessons and see if they’re a good fit for you.

 


 

J.Edmond

Award Winning Songwriter

J.Edmond is an award-winning Connecticut songwriter, musician, recording artist, and performer with a passion for helping other artists find their own creative voice.

In 2026, J.Edmond was named Songwriter of the Year (Bronze) at the ISSA Awards in Atlanta and Music Collaboration of the Year at the Elite Music Awards alongside Jak Fiddler for their song "Whisper In My Ear". He was also nominated for a Josie Music Award in the Social Impact category for his song “Some Way.” These honors recognize a breakthrough year that included the release of his Burnt Swamp Road EP and his upcoming album, Dear Therapist, What’s Eating J.Edmond?

With more than 70 releases available through Jebb’s Music on Bandcamp, J.Edmond has spent years writing, recording, releasing, and performing music across a wide range of styles and projects. His catalog includes music released under various group and artist names, giving him experience not only as a songwriter but also as a collaborator and independent artist.

J.Edmond’s approach to songwriting is rooted in storytelling, experimentation, honesty, and finding your own voice. He believes there isn’t one correct way to write a song—and that some of the most interesting music comes from learning the fundamentals, breaking the rules, and discovering what works for you.

Through his songwriting lessons, J.Edmond draws from his own experience building an independent music career to help students develop ideas, write songs, refine their work, and discover where they want to take their music next.

Whether you’re writing your first song or your fiftieth, the goal is the same: make something that’s yours.


 

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“It’s so different from the straight pop music I play . And for that reason I love it . The energy is over the top.” - Liberty Devitto (Billy Joel, The Slim Kings)

— In reference to J.Edmond's album, "Dear Therapist, What's Eating J.Edmond?"

“With vocals both searing and soaring and songs born of personal setback and, ultimately, growth, J.Edmond and co. take a fearless step into the human psyche and present a record sure to grab the listener by the feelings. Turn it up! ” - Rob Bonfiglio (Solo, Brian Wilson Band, Al Jardine, & Lovin’ Spoonful)

— In reference to J.Edmond's album, "Dear Therapist, What's Eating J.Edmond?"