1-on-1 Video Editing and YouTube Creator Coaching

Many young creators can already film clips and drop them into an editor, but their videos do not yet feel like the channels they admire. This 1-on-1 coaching course helps them close that gap. Over six 75-minute sessions, the learner works on real videos for their own channel or portfolio, with a coach who adapts every session to their content, editor and goals.

We begin by defining the learner's channel idea: who it is for, what kind of videos fit, and what makes their voice stand out. The learner sets the direction and makes the creative decisions, while the coach asks questions, shares examples and helps turn ideas into a realistic posting plan.

Hands-on sessions cover the full workflow: planning a hook and story structure, filming with good framing, light and sound, then editing with clean cuts, pacing, B-roll, captions, music and simple effects. The coach watches the timeline on screen share and gives specific, practical notes the learner can apply right away.

Later sessions focus on the details that help a video get watched: strong titles and thumbnails, an engaging opening, and reading basic analytics to decide what to try next. We also talk about online safety, privacy and handling comments calmly, so learners post with confidence and good judgement.

By the end, learners have at least two finished videos and a clear plan for their next ones. Parents decide whether anything is published; videos can stay private as a portfolio.

How classes work

Each session begins with a quick look at what the learner made since last time. The coach then teaches one focused skill, the learner applies it on their own footage with live feedback, and we close by setting a small, achievable goal for the next session.

What we'll cover

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  Session 1: Channel Vision and Video Plan – Define the channel idea, audience and style, then plan the first video with a strong hook and simple outline.

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  Session 2: Filming Like a Creator – Practice framing, lighting and clear audio on a phone or camera and capture footage for the first video.

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  Session 3: Editing for Story and Pace – Cut the first video with clean edits, B-roll and pacing that keeps viewers watching.

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  Session 4: Captions, Music and Effects – Add captions, music, sound effects and simple transitions that support the story rather than distract.

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  Session 5: Thumbnails, Titles and Safe Posting – Design a thumbnail and title, and review privacy, online safety and how to handle comments.

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  Session 6: Second Video and Next-Step Plan – Edit a second video more independently, review both finished videos and plan the next month of content.

Learners should have a device they can film on and a video editor installed, and should know basic editing actions such as importing clips and trimming. No channel is required.