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City Streets Music - October 2025 - Cream.avif

SONGWRITING : Robert Cutarella

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SONGWRITING

Experience a creative immersion into the art of songwriting. Robert brings unmatched expertise and guidance to the next generation of songwriters. In the age of streaming and AI, Robert will show you how to break through the noise and get the attention your song deserves. Creating your songs and making them more memorable will allow you to compete in the contemporary marketplace. You are far more likely to have success with a song that is complete and compelling to the listener than a song that misses the mark. Once you experience the techniques that hit songwriters use on a daily basis, you will be able to write songs that will stand the test of time and engage listeners of all ages.

My name is Robert Cutarella and I have had a lifetime love affair with songwriters and songs! Over the years I have had the pleasure of working with some amazing songwriters ranging from Elton John, Paul McCartney, Cyndi Lauper, Sting,Thom Bell, Linda Creed, Daryl Hall, John Oates, Alanis Morisette, Smokey Robinson, Kenny Loggins and have been responsible for placing over 3,000 songs with artists like Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Barbra Streisand, Michael Bolton, Celine Dion, Chaka Khan, Beck, Joss Stone, Air Supply, Linda Ronstadt and many others. I have been awarded over 160 Platinum Records, have won two Grammy Awards and I would love to introduce you to the art of songwriting.

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Program Goals

  • Cultivate new songwriting talent through direct mentorship with Grammy-winning professionals.                                                      

  • Provide an in-depth creative and professional experience in the art of songwriting, collaboration, and music production.
     

  • Build bridges between local artists and the professional music industry. 
     

  • Generate high-quality demo recordings ready for professional pitch and artist placement.

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Creative Outcomes

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  • Each participant leaves with a near-finished demo of their original song(s).                                                                                                       

  • Selected songs may be pitched to recording artists and publishers through City Streets Music and Robert Cutarella’s professional network.                                                                                                         

  • Participants gain practical understanding of:

    • Co-writing etiquette and collaboration

    • Song structure and lyric development

    • Melody and harmony building

    • Recording and production workflow

    • Navigating today’s music business

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Educational & Industry Value

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  • Insights into the history and evolution of songwriting and production.
                                                                                 

  • Exploration of current trends shaping the music industry. 
     

  • Mentorship in artist development and finding one’s unique creative voice.

Program Goals

City Streets Music will feature these Song Camps as part of its festival circuit, incorporating them into the cultural and educational ecosystems of each city. Local arts councils, schools, and community programs will have the opportunity to nominate talent, ensuring access and diversity in participation.

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