Mary Gauthier

Grammy nominated singer-songwriter

“I worked with Rick Beresford in the early years of my songwriting, and he helped me understand where the bull’s eye was. I think he is a wonderful teacher, and beautiful human, and a damn good time. I love Rick!

Bart Herbison

Executive Director, NSAI

Some people can write songs.  Some people are songwriting teachers.  Every rare once-in-a-while you find someone who can do both.  That person is definitely Rick Beresford.

Pat Rogers  

Former Sr. VP, SESAC & Executive Director, NSAI

Jon Nite

Sony #1 hit songwriter

Rick Beresford is a successful master songwriter who has been excited by his profession as long as I’ve known him.  If you are looking for a songwriting mentor and coach, look no further.  

Rick has been teaching and coaching songwriters for years and the reason he has been successful - not only because he is a terrific coach - but he genuinely cares about each of his students.  Take advantage of his knowledge and positivity!

There is no one more equipped to take a new songwriter and give them the tools to craft master level songs. Rick’s appreciation for all genres allows him to tiptoe his way in and out of multi genre writing and advising with ease.   

He knows how a writer’s mind twists and turns differently, and he can help with exercises to stop blocks and stale patches.  He has given me useful tools for idea generation exercises and journaling habits that have been vital in my development as a writer.   

There is no shortcut to becoming successful in music except becoming better than those who have been making a living at music.  Rick has helped so so many do this by giving them the path to become their absolute best.