COURTNEY FORTUNE

Courtney Fortune is an acclaimed singer, songwriter and music mentor. She is the founder of Songmaker Sessions: a songwriting and mentorship program for teens and adults, and co-founder/co-director of the High School Songwriters Summit and Showcase at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles. Courtney is also co-creator and manager of the Commercial Music Program at LACHSA.
Courtney grew up in Seattle’s vibrant music scene, where she started playing jazz and rock clubs at an early age. She is often compared to singers like Karen Carpenter, Linda Ronstadt and Peggy Lee. She began touring the US and internationally, with residencies in Las Vegas, Disneyland, Hong Kong, and Japan. She has released two studio albums, both produced by 7-time Grammy nominated composer/arranger Chris Walden, the second of which was recorded at the iconic Capitol Studios in Hollywood. Courtney continues to tour with famed pianist David Benoit.
As a professional songwriter she has written for Atlantic Records, Universal Music Group, Sony Japan, Disney, Cartoon Network, MTV, ABC, and more. Her songwriting mentees have earned Grammy and Latin Grammy nominations, landed major publishing deals and tour with top artists.
Courtney has a Bachelors Degree in Music Industry and a Masters Degree in Arts Leadership from the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music. She is recognized by the John Lennon Foundation, the recipient of the Brian Wilson Award for Musical Achievement, and a member of the Recording Academy’s Songwriters and Composers Committee.
To learn more visit: courtneyfortune.com songmakersessions.com