Songwriting Faculty
Adrienne McKay
Adrienne is a kind, patient, and highly experienced songwriting teacher, known for her warm, gentle presence, and easy to learn style. Adrienne nurtures creativity and individuality in her songwriting students, helping them craft lyrics and melodies that feel authentic and inspired. Her extensive background in performance and improvisation allows her to guide students not just in structure and form, but also in emotional expression and storytelling. Whether students are writing their first song or developing a full portfolio, Adrienne’s insightful, kind-hearted coaching brings out their confidence and artistic voice.
In addition to teaching, Adrienne has over 20 years of performing experience. She has performed with her jazz trio around the world, appearing at festivals, cruise ships, hotels, and jazz clubs. Her deep musical knowledge and performance experience bring a rich perspective to her lessons, making learning both fun and fulfilling. Adrienne’s gentle approach, musical expertise, and true love for teaching makes her a joy to work with, and a teacher students remember for life.
Tori Angier
Tori Angier is a talented and deeply intuitive songwriting teacher who helps her students connect with music on a personal level. Tori creates a welcoming space where students are encouraged to explore, express themselves, and discover what they truly love to play.
Tori is a soulful, passionate performer and songwriter and brings authenticity and heart to every lesson. She is especially skilled at working with beginners, guiding them through their first steps in music with patience, empathy, and a keen sense of what inspires them. Her teaching goes beyond technique, she helps students use music as a way to process emotions, build confidence, and find their creative voice.
Tori’s lessons are tailored to each individual, blending foundational skills with student-led exploration and genre flexibility. Whether a student dreams of writing original songs, learning to play their favorite artists, or simply playing for joy, Tori supports and celebrates their growth in every way possible.
Her goal is simple but powerful: to help each student feel seen, heard, and excited to make music that matters to them.