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