In this class, you will learn the skills you need to master songwriting and music production!
Students will discover how to craft a song with great melodies, interesting lyrics, and a compelling arrangement. They will also gain knowledge of music production - an incredible skill in this age of music!
There are three paths you can take with this course:
Learn songwriting, and be paired with a music production student to bring your song to life
Learn music production, and be paired with a songwriting student to bring their song to life
Learn both songwriting and music production.
The class will culminate with your very own song - written, and produced. Also, fun fact, your two teachers are currently working on an album together, so you’ll get a sneak peek into the professional process of creating music.
Christy provides a warm, welcoming environment for you to explore your God-given creativity, and Devon is quite literally the nicest person you will ever meet.
This is an experience you don’t want to miss!
AGES: 11+
DATES & TIMES: Tuesdays, 5:00 - 6:00 PM (Sept 16 - Nov 4)
LOCATION: Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village
COST: Total $300 (roughly $38 / class ; there are 8 classes in total)
If cost is of concern, you may pay $99 down to secure your spot, and the rest will be due on the first day of class.
There is a $25 discount for WMA students
YOUR INSTRUCTORS: Christy Klotz & Devon Curry
Christy P Klotz is a singer, songwriter, teacher, and worship leader. She leads worship and performs her own music throughout Southern California and beyond. Christy has overseen several student music programs, and worked as the Worship Director at Crosspointe Church. She was also a founding member of Christian music group, Well Collective, releasing and co-writing their debut album. She has gone on to release several songs under her artist project, “Christy P Klotz”, and has also written songs for TV/Film with songs under publishing groups Black Toast Music, Melodie, Imaginary Friends, and Crucial Music. She continues to write with many current artists including Erin Kinsey and EASHA. She is proficient on vocals, piano, guitar, writing, and producing. Christy is passionate about teaching and empowering the next generation to create meaningful music. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising with a Minor in Music as well as a Master of Science in Ministry from Pepperdine University. Christy currently works as a singer and songwriter for several projects, and as a Worship Director for Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village.
Devon Curry is a Los Angeles-based producer, drummer, multi-instrumentalist, and music educator. He has professionally been working in the music industry for over 10 years, and has had the the honor to have worked with/alongside artists such as Jon Bellion, Twenty One Pilots, Judah & The Lion, lovelytheband, Kris Allen, Christy Nockels, Ellie Holcomb, Riley Green, Jagwar Twin, Filmore, Casey Baer, Kirsten Arian, and many more.
Curry holds a Master of Music in Commercial Drumset Performance from Belmont University, and a Bachelor of Music in Classical Percussion Performance from the University Of Iowa. He is currently represented by Peermusic, a music publishing house located in Nashville, TN and Los Angeles, CA, where he produces and writes for film/tv sync music. Outside of that, he acts as a mentor to artists, songwriters, and producers in helping develop their skill and craft towards their journey within the music industry.