Song Doctor

helping you write better songs 

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 Song Surgery

I offer individual online songwriting coaching  to clients all over the world.  Book in a session (one hour) at a time that suits your schedule.   You can start or stop whenever you wish - no ongoing obligations. Read more.

​Listen to RNZ Interview on Songwriting with Charlotte Yates 
​28 Jan 2020
Read 6 Creative Kicks in the Butt for Songwriters 6 Mar 2020
Hi, I'm Charlotte Yates. Welcome to my songwriting coaching service, Song Doctor.  I can help you write better songs.   I can help you improve how you write and what you write. I can show you how to deal with things that stop you writing your best work. 

A music company executive once said to me 'None of this is rocket science!'  That's absolutely true. But it does take time and effort, passion and love. 
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I know because I've done it - sometimes really well, sometimes half-baked. Sometimes it's felt effortless and others, it's been like no one wants to know, and I mean no one! But I wouldn't have given it up for all the tea in China.  

I've worked on my own songwriting by trial and error before eventually digging deeper reading a myriad of songwriting books, blogs and magazines,  writing articles, giving workshops, working with pro​fessional songwriters, performing and recording for twenty-five years, and studying at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia and USA's Berklee College of Music.  

​I've learned how to help you write better songs.  Whether you're starting from scratch or a bit stuck, in full flight or in a rut - tell me how I can help you. I'm all ears!
​NEXT LEVEL Songwriting Retreat @ Tahora
​22-25 Jan 2021
Full programme now available here. Apply here. 
“ Her articles are clear, concise and full of information. I enjoyed them so much that I followed the link to her Song Doctor website and have since read every word she has written on the subject! Charlotte has a plethora of advice for new and seasoned songwriters alike that is written in a way that everyone can understand. Thanks, Charlotte.” Nat Ripepi, Perth, WA