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My Songs

I write a lot of songs! I sing and perform them with my band and on my three albums (one, 'Somehow We Survived', just released).
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Producing

I produce, record, and mix songs and albums for other songwriters and artists at my recording studio in New York City and remotely.
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Workshops

I created Tony Conniff Songwriting Workshops to help, online and in-person, via workshops and one-on-one coaching, other artists to grow as songwriters and producers.
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‘Unpredictable Songwriting’ by Tony Conniff

In this 84-page ebook I explore the inspiration you can derive and lessons you can learn from the methods of songwriters who are successful, skilled… and adventurous.

“I’ve always appreciated Tony Conniff as a sublime musician and songwriter, but with this book he has also become the coolest teacher in town. I wish I had such an excellent book when I started out.”  - Marc Shaiman ('Hairspray', Grammy-winning songwriter; 7-time Oscar nominee)

"Tony beautifully breaks down all the techniques we use daily in pro songwriting rooms. Any writer at any level will benefit from reading ‘Unpredictable Songwriting’.” - Clay Mills (Multi-Grammy nominated, 16-time hit songwriter)

“Tony has a unique ability to spot trends and changes in the form and process of songwriting and recognize the effects they’re having on the listener.” – Eric Beall (Author; ‘Making Music Make Money’, ‘The Billboard Guide to Writing and Producing Songs that Sell’)

“A hands-on primer, indispensable for a creator hoping to raise their songwriting to a new level.”  - Seth Godin (Author; ‘The Practice’)

“Essential reading for all songwriters, beginning or highly experienced. A sophisticated, original perspective on examining the art and the craft - clear, unique, and invaluable.” - Doane Perry (Jethro Tull)

“Tony has a signature sound in his songwriting and strives to teach songwriters the value of being original while stressing the importance of learning the craft of songwriting.” - Jeff Franzel (Songwriter; 20 Top-10 singles)

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Upcoming Events

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A Writer’s Guide to Breaking Bad: The 10 Commandments

“Brilliant. Inspired. And inspiring.” – Alexa Junge (Showrunner, Writer/Producer; The West Wing, Friends, Sex And The City)

“ Significant… Syd Field for the 2020s.” – Kevin Wade (Showrunner; Blue Bloods)

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Interview with Tony in the book "Profile of a Hit Songwriter" by Thornton Cline and Lacie Carpenter.

I'm excited to be included in this book with the likes of Burt Bacharach, Ted Perlman, and Tom Snow. My interview with Thornton and Lacie gives a good overview of my approach to the art, craft, practice, and business of songwriting.

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What They’re Saying

Tony’s teaching and coaching of songwriters is masterful.  Over the years I’ve worked with him he’s helped me both to be more precise and experimental as a writer.  He’s remarkably skilled in offering creative, concise solutions to problems in a song — whether it’s cutting bars, reordering verses, or changing the tempo — without ever being pushy or overbearing.  He’s also a rare type of songwriting instructor in that he feels equally at home in discussing the lyrical, melodic, and instrumental aspects of a song. I couldn’t recommend him more to either a novice or advanced songwriter.

Paul Weinfield

singer/songwriter

I’ve written my best and most well-received songs in Tony’s workshops. His well organized format, the input of other writers, and Tony’s insights give my songs the best chance to thrive.

Scott Burrows

SB5

Tony Conniff is a gifted teacher, musician and producer.  His songwriting workshops are fun and informative, and his style is easygoing yet efficient. I would definitely recommend Tony’s workshops and classes to anyone looking to gain more proficiency or skill. You won’t regret it.

Julie Kathryn (I Am Snow Angel)

artist/songwriter/producer

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