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WEST COAST SONGWRITERS

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About YOUNG SONGWRITERS PROGRAM

WCS Young Songwriters is a program designed especially for young songwriters. We believe in the talent and potential of a new generation of songwriters are committed to helping you discover and develop your unique songwriting voice. 

Here at Young Songwriters we: 

— Provide resources to help young songwriters develop their skill, creativity, and confidence 

— Bring young songwriters into a supportive and inspiring community with each other, the greater WCS organization, and the music industry at large 

— Connect young songwriters with opportunities to expand their songwriting careers 

— Serve young songwriters of all races, from all socioeconomic situations, and interested in all genres of songwriting (folk, pop, R&B, Latin, rock, etc.), on the West Coast and beyond

Testimonials 

"The Young Adult Songwriting Workshop is such a special program because the community is like none other that I have been a part of: welcoming, encouraging, and creative. I received so much invaluable feedback on my songs and learned many techniques that I will continue to carry with me!"  – Arden Hilal, Berkeley, CA 

"I’ve learned so much in Rachel’s Young Adult Songwriters Workshop. I’ve made many connections with amazing writers and gotten meaningful feedback on the songs I’ve written. Rachel has such a great teaching style, and she is extremely knowledgable and talented. "  – Tala Newell, Berkeley CA 

"Having been in a time and headspace that feels so isolated and lacking in creative motivation, the songwriting workshops have given me a chance to dive back into what I love doing most in the world, especially in encouraging me to have confidence in my own voice. I'm so thankful for having the opportunity to meet so many amazing songwriters, and feeling so reassured in a hobby I hold really close to my heart.”  – Leilani Zaragoza, San Francisco, CA

Young Songwriters Ambassadors

Tala Newell

YSP Ambassador

Tala Newell is a 16 year old singer songwriter from the San Francisco Bay Area. She started writing songs at the age of 10 when she discovered that it was easier to write originals than to sing cover songs. She’s inspired by pop, rock, punk, and alternative music alike, and she is most known for her epic choruses and powerful and soulful delivery. She has written, self-produced, and released several songs including, "As Good As Gone" and "Our Story" and her debut EP will be released Summer of 2022.

Follow Tala on Instagram @tala.newell

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Summer Brennan

YSP Ambassador

Summer Brennan has never been afraid to bridge music genres. Her sound is a clever and fresh blend of contemporary soul, pop, and rock. With a musical, vocal, and emotional maturity beyond her 16 years, she has inspired comparison with such artists as Adele, Taylor Swift, Alanis Morisette, and Olivia Rodrigo. Song by song, she tells the stories of a teenage girl finding her way in our society today - highs, lows, beauty, tragedy, and all. Summer has been recognized internationally with finalist placements including the John Lennon National Songwriting Contest. Recently she has paired with prestigious producers and musicians in both LA and Nashville.

Follow Summer on Instagram @summerbrennanmusic

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