Speaker/Educator

Master Classes and Workshops

He’s composed for the Olympic games. He’s written Emmy winning scores for PBS documentaries. His television themes have been broadcast nationally on CBS & ABC. His song One Shining Moment has been sung by Grammy award winners, Jennifer Hudson, Luther Vandross and Teddy Pendergrass – a song that remains iconic in the American songbook. He has toured at length with the legendary Art Garfunkel. As an in-demand producer of records as well as commercial music, he is also finds time to sit in as a session player with his beloved Olson guitar. He has an extensive knowledge of the business of music born out of years of experience, with an eye for how it relates to the artist and songwriter.

Classes:

• SONG ARCHITECTURE/SONG SHAPING
• ABC’S OF PUBLISHING & SELF PUBLISHING
• INSPIRATION AND MOVING IDEAS FORWARD

“As the director of Lamb’s Retreat for Songwriters, I have witnessed David Barrett’s uncanny ability to capture and hold an audience’s interest, whether performing or teaching a workshop…”
— John D. Lamb, Director-Springfed Arts

“It is my pleasure to recommend David Barrett for a composer-residency and master class instructor. He served in that capacity at UofArkansas-Little Rock and my songwriting students were delighted at his insights and gentle manner in the master class…”
— Dr. Robert Boury, University of Arkansas – Little Rock

 

After becoming acquainted with David’s past & current credentials as a songwriter, I included him on the faculty for our Songwriters School at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas. It proved to be a valuable addition…and we will certainly have him back in future years.
— Dalis Allen, Producer, Kerrville Folk Festival

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