1 on 1 Songwriting Coaching and Lessons
Book 1-hour Zoom Songwriting Coaching Sessions with Chad Shank
I’m Chad Shank, and my mission is to help you break free from the creative boxes holding you back and discover the tools and techniques to develop your own authentic, unique, and powerful songwriting style. I believe creating is what we’re meant to do—that each of us has something to say and the ability to move people through music.
Music has the power to connect us in deep, soul-shifting ways. I’ve seen incredible friendships and collaborations blossom through the At-Home Songwriting community, and it reminds me daily why this work matters.
With over 30 years of experience in the music industry, I’ve written thousands of songs and collaborated with artists and writers across pop, country, dance, and hip-hop. My journey has taken me from running my own indie record label to licensing songs for shows on HBO, MTV, WE, Fox Business, and Discovery. I’ve released over 300 songs on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube—each one part of my own creative evolution.
I founded At-Home Songwriting to create a space for songwriters to learn, grow, and reconnect with the magic of their own creativity. I’ve spent over a decade teaching writers how to craft songs that are emotionally powerful and professionally built—without losing their unique voice. I also teach lyric writing for Berklee College of Music Online, and I hold a Certificate in Songwriting from Berklee, along with a diploma in Audio Engineering from The Recording Workshop in Chillicothe, OH. I’ve worked in commercial radio for 7+ years and served as the Education Director for the Minnesota Association of Songwriters.
Since launching the At-Home Songwriting YouTube channel in 2021, I’ve been sharing insights, stories, and step-by-step tutorials to help songwriters at every level grow their craft. These days, I’m focused on releasing my own music while continuing to create online courses and content that support fellow writers on their journey.
If you’re ready to explore your voice, reconnect with your creativity, and write songs that feel like you, I’m here for it. Let’s walk this songwriting path together. Let’s write songs that connect.
Sessions are $60.00 per hour. You can book one hour at a time.
To schedule your first session, use links on this site to register and pay. Then you will be given instructions on how to connect with Chad to schedule a Zoom meeting. Usually you can get a sessions scheduled within a few days of signing up. Click the "All Products" link on the top or bottom of this page to sign up.
These are personalized and custom sessions based on what you are looking to accomplish. Chad wants to meet you where you are, and take you to the next level. You can determine what you would like to focus on, or if there are any areas you want more attention.
These sessions can help you no matter which genre or style you write in. Many of the tools and techniques are similar between genres. Chad has worked in Pop, Folk, Country, Dance, Electronic, Alternative, Rock and others.