Osterloh Guitar Academy
Transform Your Songwriting Journey
Whether you're looking for resources and community or hands-on accountability and feedback, we have the perfect program to unlock your creative potential and help you write your best songs.
Explore Your OptionsDoes This Sound Familiar?
You love writing music, but something always gets in the way...
A hard drive filled with dozens of half-finished ideas and 8-bar loops that never become complete songs.
You know the chords, but your songs feel generic. You're missing the theory that gives songs emotion and color.
The "blank page" stare. You have the time, but not the inspiration or structure to make real progress.
Two Paths to Songwriting Success
Choose the approach that fits your learning style and goals
The Songwriter's Corner
Self-Directed Learning & Community
- Comprehensive resource library with video lessons and PDF guides
- Private Discord community for feedback and collaboration
- Music theory that goes beyond basic chords
- Guitar Pro files and downloadable resources
- Learn at your own pace with expert-created content
The Songwriter's Workshop
Live Sessions & Accountability System
- Two live 2-hour sessions per month
- Weekly writing prompts and micro-challenges
- Expert feedback on your songs in progress
- Structured song-finishing process
- Direct instructor guidance and accountability
The Songwriter's Corner: How It Works
Everything you need to master songwriting, available 24/7
Go Beyond Basic Chords
Learn the music theory that gives songs emotion and color. Master modes, harmony, and structure to make your music unforgettable.
Never Write Alone Again
Join our private Discord community. Get feedback on your work, find collaborators for your next project, and share your wins with fellow musicians.
An Exclusive Resource Library
Access a growing collection of video lessons, downloadable PDF guides, and Guitar Pro files covering everything from chord substitutions to lyric writing techniques.
The Songwriter's Workshop: Your Monthly Sprint
A proven system that gives you the structure and momentum you need
Weekly Sparks
Beat the blank page with low-pressure weekly prompts and micro-challenges in our private Discord to keep your creative gears turning.
Idea & Arrangement Lab
In our first live session, we workshop our sparks, build them into solid song structures, and create a clear action plan for your track.
Song Polishing Forum
In our second live session, you get expert and peer feedback on your song, focusing on the details that make a good song great.
Real Results from Real Songwriters
"I had so many ideas but no idea how to turn them into finished songs. The resources on song structure were a game-changer. I finally finished my first EP and it's all thanks to the Songwriter's Corner."— Jessica L., Corner Member
"I had this one chorus idea for over a year. The feedback from the Workshop's Polishing Forum helped me finally build a whole song around it that I'm actually proud of."— Mark R., Workshop Member
"The weekly prompts are a game-changer. They're small enough that I actually do them, and they've led to my best ideas."— Sarah K., Workshop Member
From Our Community
Hear the incredible music being created by our members using the skills they've learned in our programs.
Coming Soon... 🎶
We're gathering the best work from our talented members. Check back soon to hear the amazing songs being created in the OGA community!
Choose Your Program
Simple, transparent pricing. Both programs include special rates for current OGA students.
Songwriter's Corner
Perfect for any musician looking to master the craft of songwriting. Self-directed learning with community support. No guitar experience required!
Songwriter's Corner
Add the Songwriter's Corner to your existing OGA plan and get our exclusive student rate.
Songwriter's Workshop
Live sessions, accountability, and direct feedback. Perfect for writers who thrive with structure and community interaction.
Songwriter's Workshop
The complete workshop experience at our special student rate. Live sessions, feedback, and accountability to finish your songs.
Upcoming Songwriter Drop-in Sessions
Not ready to subscribe? Join one of our upcoming live sessions as a drop-in. Free for Premium & Songwriter Group members!
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Songwriter's Corner is self-directed learning with a resource library and community support. The Workshop includes live sessions, structured challenges, and direct feedback from instructors. Both include Discord community access.
Not at all! While many of our examples use guitar, the core concepts of music theory, harmony, structure, and lyric writing apply to any instrument, including piano and voice.
No problem! All Workshop sessions are recorded and posted in the Discord server, so you can watch them back anytime and never miss the content.
The Corner is completely self-paced. The Workshop includes two 2-hour live sessions per month plus optional weekly prompts that take 15-20 minutes. Both are designed to fit into a busy life.
Yes. You can manage your subscription easily and cancel at any time. You will retain access until the end of your current billing period.
Ready to Write Your Best Songs?
Join thousands of songwriters who've transformed their creative process with OGA's proven programs.
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