Pat Pattison

Pat Pattison is a highly respected professor at Berklee College of Music, where he has been instrumental in shaping the curriculum for songwriting and creative writing. He teaches several online courses through Berklee Online, including Lyric Writing: Tools and Strategies and Creative Writing: Finding Your Voice, making his expertise accessible to students worldwide. With a remarkable roster of former students that includes Grammy-winning artists like John Mayer and Gillian Welch, Pat has made significant contributions to the field of songwriting through his four acclaimed books, such as Writing Better Lyrics and Songwriting without Boundaries. His extensive experience also includes writing over 50 articles on songwriting for various publications and presenting clinics internationally. Pat's innovative teaching methods emphasize the importance of lyric writing as a craft, inspiring countless aspiring songwriters to hone their skills and find their unique voices in the music industry.