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Writer & composer for TV, Film, Theater with 20+ years experience to help you with your creative writing project!
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Melissa is a respected member of our tutor community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Melissa
Hi! My name is Melissa and I'm a writer, composer, lyricist, and storyteller with over 20 years of experience working primarily in theater, film, and television. My musicals have been presented and workshopped in major off-Broadway and regional theaters in New York City and across the United States. Recently, I sold a feature film to Disney, and 4 of my TV pilots are currently being developed by producers in Los Angeles. In addition, I have won many awards in the theater industry, including the Kleban Prize, Jonathan Larson Award, ASCAP awards, and more. I am repped by William Morris Endeavors (one of the largest agencies in the world), so I also know the ins and outs of the business, so I'm available to answer any questions you might have!
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About the lesson
- Primary school
- Junior high school
- SHS 1
- +13
levels :
Primary school
Junior high school
SHS 1
SHS 2
SHS 3
BTS
University education
Adult Education
Facultate (Licență)
Master's degree
Doctor of philosophy
Other
ACCA
MBA
Pre school
Pós-Graduação
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I believe that everyone has a unique story to tell, so my goal is to encourage you to learn something new, find your voice, and hone your passion. I'm meticulous and organized. If you work with me, we will go over your goals and I will craft a plan for you to meet them at your own pace.
There are two types of lessons I can offer:
1. Skills-based lessons
This is for students who want to learn a craft. Are you a budding songwriter? Do you want to learn how to write a musical from start to finish? Or maybe you want to write your first TV pilot or feature film? Each lesson will be individually tailored based on what you need.
Lesson examples:
- Storytelling structure
- Character development and worksheets
- Songwriting and lyric exercises
- Script formatting (learning how to use Final Draft)
2. Project-based mentorship
This is for students who already have a project that needs feedback and guidance. Do you have an idea for a play that needs dramaturgical help? Do you have songs but are stuck on the story? Do you have a TV pilot that needs work? These classes can be regular or one-off until the project is finished.
Class examples:
- Giving feedback on story structure and character
- Working on improving dialogue
- Learning specific tools/software
- Practical, specific advice on next steps for your project
ALL lessons will be individually tailored to your needs.
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A family friend who worked with Melissa on her last musical recommended her to me. I worked with her for two years when I was feeling blocked in my composition and needed a push. She understood my relationship with my music instantly, even though it's very personal, and patiently worked with me on trying out different chords. Her approach is professional yet relatable. She really helped me improve my confidence, which was much needed
Melissa is an incredible teacher, she's friendly, patient, smart and creative and will help you advance on your songwriting journey. Her lyrics are so witty and her music is so fun to listen to. She's a recognized lyricist that will help you improve your own work. Highly recommend!
Melissa was a fantastic writing teacher. I was really stuck on my musical, but she crafted exercises to help me out of my writer's block and made helpful suggestions. She's great at helping you find the main point of your story, and her tips on writing lyrics were super helpful. She gave really good feedback that I could actually use, and she made the class a fun place to be creative. I'd definitely recommend her if you need help with your writing!
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Rates
Rate
- 22 US$
Pack prices
- 5h: 110 US$
- 10h: 219 US$
online
- US$22/h
Travel
- + 10 US$
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