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CAT COHEN is a prolific author, educator, NARAS and ASCAP songwriter with pop, R&B, jazz and blues songs cut by recording artists
Cheryl Lynn,
Syreeta,
Freddie Hubbard,
Bo Diddley. He's had his work featured in the HBO movie
The Rat Pack
and the Universal feature film
Undercover Brother.
Cat teaches songwriting and artist development and has taught at
UCLA Extension,
Musicians’ Institute &
Cal Poly Pomona. He’s has also been a speaker and industry panel participant for songwriting organizations such as
Taxi,
Songsalive!,
Songnet and
The Songwriter’s Co-op.
Classes, Workshops, Concerts, and Events
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| When | What | Type | ||
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| 2 Feb – Mar 9, 2010 | Writing Songs For An Original Act... | Class | ||
| 7 Nov – Nov 7, 2009 | Writing Songs For Your Original Act | Workshop |
Cat's Successful Alumni & Colleagues
Many of Cat’s numerous students & colleagues have worked in the recording industry, TV, films & musicals, performing their completed songs, and released their own CDs.
Read bios of such notables as: Tony Danza, Bo Diddley, Stephen Bray, Arthur Hamilton, Dianne Reeves, Mark Winkler, Liz Howard & so many more.
An Alumni at random:
Tracy Caine
Tracy is a Grammy nominated multi-platinum drummer, drum programmer and percussionist as well as songwriter, music producer and vocalist. Tracy played drums on a successful single for Selena as well as many CDs on Capitol Records. He has his own home recording studio where he produces independent acts. Caine was a student at Cat Cohen’s UCLA songwriting classes and hosted ...Keep reading about Cat's Alumni, Tracy Caine →
A Colleague at random:
Dan Kimpel
Acknowledged as one of the American media's foremost authorities on popular music and songwriters, Dan Kimpel contributes to a dizzying variety of print and electronic mediums: books, interactive CD's, magazines, web sites, feature films, videos and new media. His recent interview subjects include Natalie Cole, Akon, Bobby Brown, Ne-Yo, Melissa Etheridge, Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige, Green Day, Usher, Alicia ...Keep reading about Cat's Colleague, Dan Kimpel →
Anatomy of a Hit™ Hit Song Analysis
Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) I Am....Sasha Fierce
Beyonce releases yet another lively single dance hit that goes all the way to the Grammys.
Read Why the song Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) is a hit →
Fireflies Ocean Eyes
Owl City offers up a refreshingly new youthful electronica sound with an intelligent earth friendly message.
Read Why the song Fireflies is a hit →
Cowboy Casanova Play On
Carrie Underwood outdoes herself with this sassy uptempo country rocker about a cowboy too hot to handle.
Read Why the song Cowboy Casanova is a hit →
like these? Read 40 more Anatomy of a Hits →
by David "Cat" Cohen | 2010-03-28 | Category: Soapbox
Now that health care has passed, open warfare has been declared in this polarized country of ours. The Republican legislators who have tried to block this imperfect but, in my opinion much needed legislation, are waging war on Democrats vowing D-day in November. The Tea Party is taking on the Coffee Party in a battle of beverage politics. Kill the ...Keep reading OMG! REALITY TV SHOW IN THE WHITE HOUSE
by David "Cat" Cohen | 2010-02-01 | Category: Blog
Last night as a voting member of NARAS I was fortunate to be inside Staples Center for the 2010 Grammy Awards. I am happy to report that after some fair to middling award ceremonies in the past few years, the Grammys have returned to the standard of excellence that they have given us in the past. It was a welcome ...Keep reading Grammy Gets Its Groove Back
by David "Cat" Cohen | 2010-01-04 | Category: Blog
HAPPY NEW YEAR GREETINGS TO ALL,2010 STARTS WITH WARM WEATHER EVEN IN THE HIGH DESERT After a very chilly end to 2009, the new year is warming up nicely at its start, even here in the high desert. It was so warm last night I didn’t even need to make a fire in my wood burning stove for a change. ...Keep reading January Blog
by David "Cat" Cohen | 2009-12-02 | Category: Blog
Good December to you all, This goes out to all my alumni, colleagues, friends, relatives, and various and sundry gypsies, tramps, and vagabonds I have been fortunate to come across in the past few years. A hearty welcome to the talented and creative songwriters and performers I met at last month’s Taxi Road Rally. Welcome to my blog!HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASONED ...Keep reading Cat Cohen's December Blog
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