The Songwriter's Notebook

By:   Courtney Fortune
Imprint:   Ten Speed Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 178mm, 
Weight:   369g
ISBN:   9780593837856
ISBN 10:   0593837851
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   03 February 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming

Courtney Fortune is a singer-songwriter, touring artist, songwriting coach, and music mentor. She has worked with hundreds of songwriters on their craft. She has a bachelor’s in music industry and master’s degree in arts leadership from the University of Southern California. She had been recognized by the John Legend Foundation, Glamour Magazine, and Mix With The Masters, and has received the Brian Wilson Award for Musical Achievement. Courtney is the founder of Songmaker Sessions (a songwriting and mentorship program) and co-founder/co-director of the High School Songwriters Summit and Showcase at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles. She is also the co-creator of the Commercial Music Program at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and a 2024 Artist in Residence at the prestigious Lucas Artists Residency Program at Montalvo Arts Center.