Curvie McMurray is an accomplished Musician, Composer, Arranger, Songsmith, and Performer. Graduating as a Classical Piano Major with Degrees in both Music Education and Music Therapy. Curvie has directed successful revivals of Oklahoma, Gypsy, Little Shop of Horrors, and Pippin, along with numerous Cabaret Shows. He has also worked as the Rehearsal Pianist/Accompanist for the prestigious New 
York Gilbert & Sullivan Society. He has performed his music throughout the 
United States and Europe for the last 18 years. He is currently appearing as Musical Director for the "New" Original Musical Production of "Balancing Act" and is preparing for its Off-Broadway Debut in mid 2007.

* Teaches beginning to advanced Piano - all styles.

* Individual Coaching Sessions

I will work with individual clients through instructive critique with 
optional lessons and exercises. Most clients learn the lessons they need 
through constructive teaching critique. Some of the 
techniques/strategies offered are:

Songwriting Elements and Finding Your Style 
Finding Great Song Ideas 
Emotional Brainstorming 
Advanced Lyric Development 
Supportive Word Lists 
Advanced Rhyme and Rhythm Technique 
Symbolic Writing and Poetic Levels 
Music Manipulation 
Power Placement, Contrast and Repetition 
Expanding Creativity 
Professional Intuition 

INSTRUCTIVE CRITIQUE

My Song Coaching Services specialize in teaching through proactive 
instructive critiques. A hands-on approach will shorten a client's learning 
curve to a professional level of songwriting skills and intuition. 
Instructive critique encourages the songwriter's natural strengths while 
helping to spot weak areas quickly and fix them in the best possible way. 
I offer coaching services in all genres, including Pop, Rock, Country, 
R&B, Folk, Christian, and Alternative songwriters. The emphasis can be 
on commercial publishing or artist development.

SCHEDULING

You can Email or Call to let me know the time of day you are usually 
available and we can quickly agree on a date and time. It's that easy!

PUBLISHERS/RECORD PRODUCERS

I can provide the contact names, addresses, and advice on submission 
policies of Music Publishers, Record Companies, Record Producers, 
Managers & Agents, and Commercial Music Firms, specific to you individual 
style/genre of music.

PREPARATION FOR SESSION

You can Email or Fax lyrics and/or musical scores to me, preferably at 
least 24 hours before the session. You can play the song live or taped 
over the phone and I will record it. Piano, Guitar, or Acapella work 
tapes are also fine, and you can sing live over the phone.