Groundbreaking new songwriting academy founded by Ivor Novello award winning songwriter & producer Sacha Skarbek

The story

Delving deep into his songwriting community, Sacha Skarbek will be calling on some of music's biggest names in songwriting and music production to work alongside him guiding students through the experience of being a songwriter today. Strong emphasis will be placed on equality, diversity and the mental wellbeing of tomorrow's hit writers as they set out to develop successful careers in music.

SSA (Skarbek Songwriting Academy) is currently running a two day masterclass with the aim of bringing the contemporary writing studio experience into an educational environment. Sacha's intention is to expand the approach of these two days into a full one-year course.

The course will give students a taste of the modern day songwriting studio and the processes involved in writing songs in the 2020's. Leading names will share their experiences of the psychological and emotional aspects of the music business as well as the importance of knowing your worth in an often financially vague industry, especially for those starting out on their path.

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SONGWRITING TIPS

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TESTIMONIALS

Gary Barlow

“Sacha is a true songsmith. A sculptor. Great Songs will always be crucial to any artists success and writers like Sacha will always be so important to the process. He is also a generous writer, so im not surprised at all that he now wants to share his experience with the next generation. bravo”
Mike McCormack, MD Universal Publishing

“I signed Sacha as a songwriter first and foremost a long time ago and we subsequently became great friends. His talents go far beyond just composition and songwriting as he’s so smart, engaging and fun to work with. This coupled with the broad experience he has gained as a hit songwriter writer will make him an exceptional mentor to any budding songwriter or artist trying to find their own voice, personality and process in their songwriting“
Mozella, Hit Songwriter

“There are few co-writers as gentle, intuitive, energetic, and dynamic as Sacha Skarbek. He takes the journey with you, he's comfortable with pain, and he's willing to work to make the song perfect. All of this is done with humor, warmth, and a musicality that makes magic happen. I'm very lucky to make music with him and to call him a friend“
ROLAND ORZABAL, TEARS FOR FEARS

“Apart from being one of the nicest guys in the music biz, Sacha is a consummate musician and a master problem-solver. He creates a playful atmosphere that allows for maximum expression, and can chip in with musical ideas at any point and in any genre. We are eternally grateful for the work he did on The Tipping Point album”
James Blunt

“When I met Sacha, I had a ton of ideas, but little musical knowledge. Sacha helped me craft those ideas into finished songs. They were lessons I carried with me ever since, and for which I am hugely grateful”