Rachel Assil
Summer Songwriting Instructor
Musician and Producer
Rachel Assil may be one of the industry’s best-kept secrets, but she is no stranger to the spotlight. A powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, self-taught pianist and producer, her musical accolades have led her to work with numerous Oscar & GRAMMY Award-winning musicians; Including two time Academy Award winner A.R. Rahman. Over the years, her work with multi-platinum selling producer Polow Da Don culminated the release of Whoever We Are with super-producer Timbaland, which was featured on Pepsi’s Beats Of The Beautiful Game.
An alumna of ASCAP’s prestigious Lester Sill Workshop, she has played at perennial festivals, headlined some of the most iconic venues around the country and mentoring underprivileged teens.
Her philanthropic work includes speaking on panels, guest teaching at universities and working with organizations for children with special needs.
While living between Paris, New York & Los Angeles, Rachel is currently writing, producing and vocal producing for both American and international artists alike. Her highly anticipated sophomore album The Greenery The Album will be released in September 2020.
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