- Voice Technique
- Songwriter
- Educator
Derek Fawcett
I believe music should be a creative and personal experience. My goal is to help students develop their voice, songwriting skills, and confidence while finding their own unique sound.
Derek Fawcett is a singer-songwriter, performer, educator, and experienced music professional, whose career spans live performance, songwriting, recording, and music education. . He brings real-world industry experience into his teaching while helping singers and songwriters develop their own artistic voice.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Singer-Songwriter • Touring & Live Performance • Recording Artist • Professional Collaborator
TEACHING
Voice • Songwriting •Contemporary Music • Artist Development • Performance
SPECIALTIES
Songwriting • Improvisation • Song Craft • Vocal Performance • Creative Expression
Derek works with singers and songwriters to turn ideas into finished music while developing their individual sound and artistic identity. His collaborative approach combines vocal performance, songwriting, musicianship, and creative exploration - meeting each student where they are and helping them move forward as an artist.
Derek Fawcett
Derek Fawcett has shared stages with Peter Frampton, Ben Folds, America, Lifehouse, Pat Benatar, Colin Hay, Gin Blossoms, and Blues Traveler, and backed up Chance The Rapper at Lollapalooza.
The Chicago Tribune called Derek’s music “austere singer-songwriter stuff of surpassing grace.” Recent co-writing collaborations include Zingara and The Steel Wheels.
Derek has also performed in Trey Anastasio’s Hands On A Hardbody, with Chris Jones who said of his performance: "...Derek Fawcett...give(s) the show its zest and its emotional core."
In addition to his work as a performer and songwriter, Derek is an experienced educator who has been recognized for excellence in teaching and is actively involved in contemporary music education.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Seasoned Singer-Songwriter • Studio Recording • Major Artist Collaboration including backup at Lollapalooza with Chance The Rapper. -
TRAINING & EDUCATION
Bachelors of Jazz Studies from Western Michigan University • Master’s in Songwriting - NYU. -
TEACHING & COACHING
Recognized for Excellence in Teaching • JEN & APME Member • Conference Presenter • Host of The Music Answers Podcast
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Private lessons, masterclasses, and group classes designed to help you grow as a singer and performer.
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PRIVATE IN-PERSON LESSONS
Performance-focused training to take your singing to the next level.
PRIVATE ONLINE LESSONS
Performance-focused training to take your singing to the next level.
GROUP CLASSES & PROGRAMS
Performance-focused training to take your singing to the next level.