SONGBOOK STATION
The Educational Home of Edward Barnes
Juilliard Faculty • Composer • Lyricist • Producer
Explore music, songwriting, and creativity through live hybrid courses, on-demand courses, creative mentoring, and public lectures.
Whether teaching from the classrooms of Juilliard, presenting at the 92nd Street Y and Chautauqua, developing online courses with Yellowbrick, or mentoring creative artists one-on-one, Edward Barnes invites learners from New York and around the world to explore the stories behind music, the artists who create it, and the creative choices that define it.
WAYS TO LEARN
LIVE COURSES & LECTURES
Experience the energy of live learning with Edward Barnes through courses presented by leading educational institutions, including Juilliard, the 92nd Street Y, and Chautauqua. Join the live classroom online from anywhere in the world, or attend select Juilliard courses in person at Lincoln Center.
ON-DEMAND COURSES
Learn on your own schedule through on-demand courses exploring music, songwriting, and creativity. Whether you're looking for an in-depth exploration of Stephen Sondheim's songs or the craft of songwriting across genres, these courses let you learn whenever it's most convenient for you.
CREATIVE MENTORING
Creative mentoring provides personalized one-on-one guidance for songwriters, composers, lyricists, and other creative artists. Whether you're writing songs, musicals, operas, or developing new creative projects, each session is tailored to your individual goals and artistic vision.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Discover the stories behind great songs, songwriters, and the creative process through engaging multimedia lectures by Edward Barnes. Combining storytelling with audio and video excerpts, historical film, live musical demonstrations, and vivid visuals, each presentation brings music, history, and creativity to life.