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And maybe you’ve tried writing them.
→ We’ve seen it in “Part of Your World.”
→ We’ve felt it in “The Wizard and I.”
→ We’ve cried through “Waving Through a Window.”
But here’s the secret no one tells you:
Those songs don’t happen by accident.
There’s a structure — a hidden framework — that Tony-winning songwriters use every single time they build a musical theatre song that works.
And once you know what to look for, you’ll start hearing it everywhere.
That’s what we explore — together — inside The M Tea 7-Day Musical Theatre Songwriting Bootcamp.
Most songwriters who try to write for musical theatre are winging it.
They’ve got the passion. They’ve got the ideas.
But they don’t have a process, and often they don't know what they don't know...because Musical Theatre songwriting is its own very specific craft. So they get lost.
And that’s not their fault — because outside of a few exclusive programs like BMI or NYU, no one teaches the craft of writing for musical theatre.
That’s why I created this bootcamp.
To open the doors that are normally closed.
To give songwriters like you the same tools the pros use — but in a way that’s accessible, fun, and actually doable.
Here’s how it works:
Trap That’s Keeping
You Stuck.
You’ll start by finding your hook — the central idea that defines your character.
Then you’ll build the sections — AABA — the same form used by writers from Rodgers & Hammerstein to Pasek & Paul.
You’ll discover how melody, lyric, and storytelling come together to make us care.
And by the end of the week, you’ll have a finished song that actually feels like it belongs in a musical.

If you’ve ever wondered why certain songs feel theatrical while others don’t…
If you’ve ever written something that “almost works,” but couldn’t figure out what was missing…
If you’re passionate about musical theatre but wish someone would just explain how this all fits together —
You DON'T need any music theory knowledge — this was made for lyricists as well as composers
You love musical theatre.
You study cast albums, you watch performances on repeat, you’ve read every Sondheim quote ever written.
But when it comes time to write something yourself…
It’s hard to know if what you’re doing is actually theatrical.
This bootcamp changes that.
It gives you the clarity, the structure, and the language to write like the pros do — without having to uproot your life and move to New York.

Why now?
Because the best way to grow as a songwriter is to write with purpose.
And if you’ve been waiting for the “right time” or the “perfect idea,” this is it.
You don’t need perfection.
You need momentum.
And by the end of this week, you’ll not only have a finished song — you’ll have a process you can use for every song you ever write.
That’s less than what you’d spend on a sandwich and a latte before a Broadway show.
So if you’ve ever wished someone would finally pull back the curtain and show you how the greats actually do it — Now’s your chance.

I'm an award-winning Musical Theatre songwriter.
I've been a member of the Tony-Honored BMI Musical Theatre Workshop for 14 years.
My shows/my work have been performed Off-Broadway and all around the world.
I've written for Tony Winners (Norbert Leo Butz) and Tony Nominees (Jeremy Jordan, Josh Young, Kate Baldwin, Elizabeth Stanley).
My work has been produced by Tony Winners, Emmy Winners, and Grammy Nominees.
I've consulted with Disney Animation about musical storytelling.
I've taught and performed at Musical Con (the largest Musical Theatre Fan Event in the world).
And I've taught hundreds of songwriters just like you!
Teaching songwriters how to tell a story through song is one of the great joys and honors of my life. I have students who:
Have been commissioned to write the scores for two musicals
Have had openings of their shows in Europe
Have had their shows accepted into prestigious Musical Theatre festivals

I've spent 25 years honing my skills, and now I get to pass them along to you — I don't take that privilege or responsibility lightly! So...are you ready to learn?

I'm an award-winning Musical Theatre songwriter.
I've been a member of the Tony-Honored BMI Musical Theatre Workshop for 14 years.
My shows/my work have been performed Off-Broadway and all around the world.
I've written for Tony Winners (Norbert Leo Butz) and Tony Nominees (Jeremy Jordan, Josh Young, Kate Baldwin, Elizabeth Stanley).
My work has been produced by Tony Winners, Emmy Winners, and Grammy Nominees.
I've consulted with Disney Animation about musical storytelling.
I've taught and performed at Musical Con (the largest Musical Theatre Fan Event in the world).
And I've taught hundreds of songwriters just like you!

Teaching songwriters how to tell a story through song is one of the great joys and honors of my life. I have students who:
Have been commissioned to write the scores for two musicals
Have had openings of their shows in Europe
Have had their shows accepted into prestigious Musical Theatre festivals



P.S.
When I started The M Tea, my goal was simple:
To give songwriters access to the same tools, insights, and techniques I’ve spent years learning in rooms full of Broadway pros.
This 7-Day Bootcamp is your first step into that world.
Join us, and by this time next week, you’ll understand what makes a musical theatre song tick — and you’ll have one of your own to prove it.
So grab your notebook, warm up your voice, and click the button below.
It’s time to spill The M Tea.

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