You don’t have to be good at music theory (or even know how to read music) to write, play and sing your own songs with ease.
Gain confidence in your ability to play the songs you’ve always wanted…
…and let go of the anxiety that starts creeping in every time you think about your music.
Hi, I’m Sean!
I’m a singer-songwriter coach based in Sutherlin, Oregon. I work with people all over the world.
You’ve been wanting guitar, ukulele or singing lessons (or a combination) for a long time. You’re in the right place! Nurturing your creativity from the get-go is how I roll.
I’ll guide you to get that song finished, and help you fall in love with the process.
For years, you’ve wanted to sing and play your own music that sounds authentic and from the heart.
But you might have fallen into these traps:
• Comparing yourself to professional musicians or pop stars and thinking, “I’ll never get there!”
• Feeling restricted with mainstream, conventional music education.
• Bursting with creative ideas, but not having access to the right tools to express what you feel on the inside.
You may have tried these resources to teach yourself:
• YouTube videos (music theory, techniques on how to sing or play guitar, etc.)
• free tabs
• expensive camps
• conventional, non-personalized classes
• paid online DIY video lessons
• self-study programs
• how-to song books with lyrics, chord diagrams and music scores
• sheet music
…but they haven’t motivated you or helped you make meaningful and lasting progress.
And they sure haven’t gotten you into the groove of fluently creating and sharing music that brings tears to people’s eyes.
“Sean has helped me discover a creative side of me that I didn’t believe was possible. He provides a safe and comfortable environment that encourages you to dig deeper and explore new possibilities.”
– Teri M.
The reason why things haven’t been clicking or resonating with you is because the conventional way of learning is rigid, dry and intellectual…and doesn’t nurture creativity.
Music, in ancient cultures, was taught primarily through the oral tradition, which has a different way of connecting with our brain, our mind, and our heart.
Here’s what my wonderful students had to say about their progress in our sessions!
“I cannot believe how serviceable my playing has gotten in just a couple of months! I tried for years to just pick it up on my own and never got past a few basic chords.”
– Zena B.
“Sean is patient and gives confidence in my beginning singing level. I’ve advanced more quickly than I thought possible.”
– Pat H.
“I’ve only had 3 classes with Sean and I’m opening up musically in ways I was never able to on my own.”
– Matt H.
“Sean has helped me find a process for songwriting. I was struggling with the many questions most beginners likely have.”
– David M.
Ways I Can Help You
Songwriting Lessons
Write songs that touch people’s hearts
“I’ve written and rewritten what feels like the 100th draft of my song this week, and it still doesn’t convey what I’m trying to say.”
“I want to hold a mirror up to people with my songs where they feel somebody understands them!”
$268 for 4x 60-min sessions
New students: Book this and get an extra session free.
Singing Lessons
Pour your heart out through singing
“I’ve been singing since forever…but I still don’t think I sound that good, and my self-doubt keeps pulling me back.”
“I want to sing gracefully with all my heart and soul, knowing that it reflects what I’m hearing inside.”
$268 for 4x 60-min sessions
New students: Book this and get an extra session free.
Guitar/Ukulele Lessons
Fall in love with playing your instrument
“I’ve been trying to play guitar on my own for so long and I still can’t get it to sound as good as I want it to…what gives?”
“I want to enjoy playing that song I love, and feel like I’m expressing the music in me through my instrument.”
$268 for 4x 60-min sessions
New students: Book this and get an extra session free.
“I would have never believed that I, as a beginner, would be able to do any of these things I thought were reserved for “real” musicians who had been studying all their lives or had gone to music school. Sean’s approach is very holistic and organic. For instance, in an early lesson, he had me sing a random note that felt comfortable for me to sing. From there, we identified that note, looked at it’s scale and chords, and ultimately, I wrote a whole song around it.”
– Jennifer R.
Book A Free 15-Minute Trial Session
Let’s find out if this is a good fit, and to see if I can help you. Get in touch with me to book a free 15-minute session:
“There is a river
flowing under the ground
There’s a stream of elixir
from the Ocean of Sound
You can tap into the current
if you dig deep down in your soul”
– from “Underground River” by Sean Shea
Words and music © 2013 Sean Shea Songs