It seems so simple to have a story in mind when writing a song, but it wasn't until working with Saral that I learned a method to fully integrate a narrative into my songwriting. On top of that, Saral is extremely knowledgeable about music as a whole, and he was able to meet me at my level throughout the entire songwriting program. I am no longer intimidated by writing music, and I am so grateful to have tools I will no doubt be using for the rest of my life. Thank you, Saral!

-Audrey (rock guitarist for 10 years)

I was intimidated about working with a songwriting coach because I had very little experience writing complete songs, but Saral’s course truly is applicable to any skill level. Over six sessions, Saral broke down the process of building a song around a narrative, providing a tool to map the whole process easily. Something I found interesting is that Saral’s approach to mapping songs is not only applicable for writing a song, but for sharing the vision and details of that song with producers, studio musicians, co-writers, you name it. As an aspiring audio engineer, I could easily envision using Saral’s song mapping process to communicate clearly with potential clients or producers. I also appreciated that, while each session of the course was structured, Saral left some room to veer off into the specific parts of songwriting and creating music that I was interested in. Overall, I’m glad I decided to take the course despite my initial doubts, and I got a lot out of it that I know I’ll continue to use.

-Brittany (punk guitarist & audio engineer for 2 years)

While it’s obviously not a new concept to write a song that tells a story, Saral’s technique of mapping the narrative to the song’s elements is the key to giving your compositions contrast and purpose from section to section and song to song. Recently one of my own songs has been transformed through this process, resulting in a composition above and beyond what I was previously capable of producing. Saral’s innovative method truly opened my eyes regarding what my compositions were missing, why they would come to a halt well before completion, and where they were falling apart. My music is never going to be the same again! 

-Ron (synthwave producer for 8 years)

Years ago I wrote a song with a lot of repetitive verses, and recently I’ve wondered how I could keep it interesting with just me singing and playing piano. I spent the past hour looking at it from the perspective of wanting the accompaniment to better reflect the STORY in the song and pretty quickly came up with a whole new set of variations that make it a lot more fun to play and listen to. Saral's approach immediately helped me improve the song and make it more entertaining!

-KarenIngrid (singer/songwriter for 15 years)

Working with Saral was an invaluable experience. His narrative-driven approach breaks songwriting down into a clear, easy-to-learn process that tackles every element of music. After going through his program, I now know how to use narratives to write songs that have contrast and maintain interest throughout. This will help me push through when I’m lacking inspiration, and will improve my communication with my collaborators. I also thoroughly enjoyed deconstructing popular songs with Saral, as it gave me valuable insight into how small, narrative-driven changes can lead to huge improvements. Overall, Saral is a friendly and knowledgeable songwriting coach, and I would 100% recommend his program. 5 stars!

-Jenny (pop songwriter for 8 years)

Saral has done the work. His detailed narrative framework gets to the heart of being a music artist. That heart is messy, dynamic, and full of life. And worth following. Over my career, I’ve realized how natural and helpful it is to see movie-like scenes within my songs. More recently, I've noticed that the most prolific and successful musicians I know embrace this too, and describe music in abstract and metaphorical terms (often to hilarious effect!). But until encountering Saral’s framework, I didn’t have a clear map for working with that instinct. The alluring pull of perfectionism would often seep in and begin guiding my work. Saral’s tools strengthened my creative compass, pointing me toward a deeper, more intuitive north star. Songs I was stuck on immediately became unblocked and could breathe again. My productions gained new potency by weaving intent throughout their fabric. Thanks to Saral, my process is smoother across the board.

-Cam (indie pop songwriter / producer for 15 years)

Saral's approach to songwriting transformed how I write songs. My time spent with him provided me with incredibly helpful tools to understand which elements to utilize to craft my ideas. In my college experience as a music major, emphasis on songwriting was minimal, largely based on theory and technical approaches. Saral's teaching connects theory to our own life & emotions, providing a much more practical application. Within the first few weeks, I was able to overcome my writing blockages and finish numerous songs I genuinely feel proud of!! With higher quality creations, more people are now interested in working with me. I had no idea how much Saral's program would accelerate me. I don't think I can put into words how valuable his wisdom has been - it has truly changed my life!

-Seth (electronic/dance producer for 12 years)