Michele Gedney, Songwriting Coach
Michele Gedney has been writing songs since she was seven years old, following a creative instinct that would become a lifelong path. For many years, songwriting remained a private practice—until 1999, when she started performing and met her musical partner and husband, Rick Gedney. Together, they formed the duo Open Book, releasing several critically acclaimed albums that received national airplay and built a loyal following drawn to their emotionally honest songwriting and close musical connection.
In 2013, Michele and Rick joined as founding members of the Writing a Song That Matters team, helping to build a vibrant and supportive songwriting community that has continued to grow. Witnessing that creative growth—and supporting writers as they discover their own authentic voices—has become one of the most meaningful parts of Michele’s work.
As a songwriting coach, Michele offers an intuitive approach rooted in honest expression, musical resonance, and deep listening. She enjoys helping songwriters refine phrasing, strengthen melodies, explore chord progressions, and discover how each element of a song can better support its emotional core.
Michele’s recent solo work, the album Map Of The World, continues her exploration of love, memory, resilience, and the enduring power of song to help us to navigate even life’s most challenging experiences.
To hear Michele and Open Book, click here.
