Songwriting and recording

Turn an idea into a finished piece of music.

Hands-on guidance in songwriting, arranging, performance, recording, and production for students who want to create—not just practice.

Follow the song from start to finish

Bring a lyric, riff, chord progression, melody, or rough demo. Lessons can focus on the stage where you need help: developing the idea, improving the form, arranging parts, preparing a performance, recording, or shaping the final production.

The studio gives students a practical way to hear how musical choices work together.

Areas we can work on

  • Lyrics, melody, harmony, and song form
  • Arranging guitars, bass, and other parts
  • Demo planning and pre-production
  • Microphone and recording fundamentals
  • Editing and production decisions
  • Giving a track a clear musical direction
River Chase Music recording and teaching studio in New Braunfels

Learn by doing

Work in a real music room.

Use the studio’s instruments, amplification, effects, and recording tools to test ideas and build a finished result.

See the studio and Mark’s background →
Bring your ideaLeave with a clearer direction

Private sessions in New Braunfels or online

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