“Steve is a great communicator! I've been to some songcamps and symposium classes and learned good stuff there, but I think that I learned so much more from Steve just in the way he communicated and shared his thought process as he writes his great songs. I was very inspired!”
- Donna B.
“...yours was one of the best workshops I've ever had the privilege to attend. You have a real gift, not only for songwriting itself but for communicating and instructing. You also are so very diplomatic in the critiques, finding strengths as well as areas to improve. I came away from your workshop encouraged and motivated. That is a real credit to you. I would attend classes with you again in a minute. Your sense of humor is a delight.”
- Joanne J.
“What a wonderful gifts you have; and a great mind to go with it! This weekend was the best I have ever spent for my writing. You gave us tools, you gave us feedback, you re-kindled the hope so many writers need to continue their work and hone their craft.”
- Jim R.
“After hearing you talk I HAD A HUGE BREAKTHROUGH with my writing. It was the breakthrough I've been waiting for. I've taken a million classes and workshops, but in two nights, you made it all clear to me. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. You changed my writing FOREVER!!! Everything I've written since meeting you has blown people away. You and your music have touched us all.”
- Kim L.
“You are the best teacher I’ve ever had in my life—and I’ve had a lot. I also mean teacher with a capital T because you are the whole package; you are such a good person.”
- Lisa H.
“Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your songwriting workshop. As a fan of your music, it was such a treat to hear you talk about your different songs, what inspired them, and how you thought them out. Your attention to detail is amazing. I appreciate your feedback and will implement some of the tools you spoke about in my writing.”
- Laura
“… such a great workshop. Steve and all the songwriters were just fantastic. This weekend really inspired my creativity and kept me in touch with my songwriting goals.”
- Katie G.
“I truly enjoyed your workshop for song writers. I thought I knew everything, just about, about songwriting. Then you came along and made my challenge continue. Thanks!”
- Judy C.
What students are saying...
What organizers are saying...
“"This year, at The Swannanoa Gathering, a friend of mine asked why I liked Steve Seskin so much - I was taking two of his week-long classes. I told her, first, I like the man. Second, I love his songs and third, he is a GREAT teacher. After she'd spent the week around Steve I asked her if she wanted to ask me that question again… She just laughed and signed up for this retreat."
– Bruce Johnson, NSAI Coordinator
"Steve’s mastery of emotion and imagery in song is phenomenal, and one of his greatest talents is the ability to convey this to others. An exceptional teacher, Steve coordinates the curriculum and helps lead the instruction for the Academy."
– Brad Tisdel, Director, The Sisters Folk Festival
"You are a monster! Our audience hung on your every word. You are truly an inspiration to all who follow in your footsteps."
– Michael Lasko, TAXI Music Conference
"You made this one day in a lifetime a celebration to remember for a long time to come."
– Deborah Brown, CAPP Conference Manager
“Everyone I talked to had a great experience, and felt that their writing will greatly improve with your insight…We’d love to hear you speak again.”
- Dave B., Houston NSAI
“Your reputation as a top-notch songwriting teacher is well-deserved!
I've NEVER attended a songwriting session that was as well-done, informative and professional as Saturday's seminar. I've received similar feedback from several of the workshop participants. We 'sang' your praises in the NSAI coordinators' online chat, ShopTalk, and encouraged other NSAI chapters to schedule you for seminars.”
– Kelly R.
– Bruce Johnson, NSAI Coordinator
"Steve’s mastery of emotion and imagery in song is phenomenal, and one of his greatest talents is the ability to convey this to others. An exceptional teacher, Steve coordinates the curriculum and helps lead the instruction for the Academy."
– Brad Tisdel, Director, The Sisters Folk Festival
"You are a monster! Our audience hung on your every word. You are truly an inspiration to all who follow in your footsteps."
– Michael Lasko, TAXI Music Conference
"You made this one day in a lifetime a celebration to remember for a long time to come."
– Deborah Brown, CAPP Conference Manager
“Everyone I talked to had a great experience, and felt that their writing will greatly improve with your insight…We’d love to hear you speak again.”
- Dave B., Houston NSAI
“Your reputation as a top-notch songwriting teacher is well-deserved!
I've NEVER attended a songwriting session that was as well-done, informative and professional as Saturday's seminar. I've received similar feedback from several of the workshop participants. We 'sang' your praises in the NSAI coordinators' online chat, ShopTalk, and encouraged other NSAI chapters to schedule you for seminars.”
– Kelly R.
