Hit Songwriting Course | Berlin
Course — Berlin

Hit Songwriting Course | Berlin

At a glance
Format
In-person in Berlin or Live Online
You leave with
Songs worked over in the room, and a demo plan that doesn't waste money
Beyond the craft
Placement and politics - A&R, and how songs actually get cut
The forum is yours
Write with the class and the instructor - maybe even a hit

Hit Songwriting Program

Songwriting Course – Write Better. Go Further.

In today’s music industry, talent alone won’t cut it. To thrive as a songwriter, you need to understand what makes a track commercially viable—from structure and lyric craft to emotional resonance and market appeal.

In Berlin the Hit Songwriting Course is taught by producers working in one of the world's best-known electronic music cities. Classes are small and hands-on at our studio, and the same sessions can be attended live online, using our specialist music collab software, Muse.

This course is built for those ready to move beyond hobbyist writing and start creating songs that can compete in the real world—whether you're aiming for chart placements, sync licensing, or cuts with other artists.

Taught in a small-class setting by a working professional songwriter with credits and collaborations across the industry, you'll gain:

  • →Collaborative writing opportunities that mimic real industry sessions
  • →Proven commercial songwriting frameworks used by top writers
  • →Real-world strategies for pitching, co-writing, and getting placements
  • →Detailed critique sessions to refine your current songs for the market

Bring your own material, refine your sound, and learn how to position your songs for the right opportunities. You’ll leave this course not just a better writer, but a smarter, more strategic one—with the tools to pursue commercial success.

Sessions available in-person or LIVE online. Let’s turn your ideas into songs that get heard.

Testimonials

Student reviews.

“The EMP course is a good time and super informative. I've been writing and producing music for the past year in Logic. There was so much I wanted to transcribe from my mind to my DAW, I just didn't fully know how. Fortunately, the EMP course changed that in just a few short weeks. Very exciting. Not to mention the Garnish LA folks are super cool.”

Patricia Seely

Instructors

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Questions

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Tuition

€1299 + €100 Registration if booked 14 days before start or €1499 + €200 Registration

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