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In this course, you will learn:
- Are you new to songwriting? This is the only course you will ever require!
- Songwriting, song structures, ideas and themes, innovative lyric composition, dynamic melody construction, memorable chord progressions, songwriting.
- Have you ever tried to write well-crafted songs in the least amount of time while having the most fun?
- Learn insider industry secrets and tips that would normally take decades to learn.
- Everything I wish I knew when I first started out as a professional songwriter.
- Tips for breaking into the music industry, songwriting resources, and music business necessities.
- Methods for making money as a songwriter.
- How to develop and carry out a plan to advance your craft based on your specific objectives.
Syllabus:
1. Song Ideas
- Intro to Song Ideas
- Where Song Ideas Come From
- Writing Great Song Ideas
- Keeping a Song Idea Book
- Writing What You know
- Helping Artists Execute Their Vision
2. Song Themes
- Exercises for Song Ideas
- Song Themes
- Exercise for Developing Song Themes
3. Parts of a Song and Song Structure
- Song Structure Intro
- Parts of a Song
- Common Song Structures
- Irving Berlin's Songwriter Checklist
4. Chord Progressions
- Intro to Chord Progressions
- The Most Popular Chord Progressions
- Other Magic Songwriting Chords
- Exercises for Chord Progressions
5. Song Lyrics
- Crafting Tools- One Idea, One Emotion
- Outline Your Song Lyric
- Organize Song Sections
- Be Efficient With Words
- Opening Line Showstoppers
- Show Me, Don't Tell Me
- Show Me, Don't Tell Me Con't
- Supporting Your Lyrical Hook
- Elevated 2nd Verse
- Tone & Tense
- Rhymes
- Common Rhyme Schemes
- Word Mapping
- My Lyric Tips
- Rewriting and Editing Lyrics
- Resources for Songwriting
- Exercises for Lyrics
6. Song Melody
- Use Melody to Communicate Emotion
- Melody Lines & Sections
- Classic Melody Patterns
- Using Repetition
- Melody Range
- Melody Lifts
- Signature Licks
- Expect the Unexpected
- Modulations or Key Changes
- Tension & Release
- BPM and Time Signature
- Re-writing and Editing Melody
- Work Tape vs Demo and Copyrighting
- Melody Exercises
- Hit Song Dissection Exercise
7. Music Business
- When to Co-Write/Collaborate
- Co-Writing Tips
- Breaking Into the Music Industry
- Resources for Networking
- How I Did It and the Advice I Received
- Explanation of Co-Writing and Stories Behind the Songs
- What to Expect in a First Songwriter Deal
- How a Songwriter Makes Money - Intro to Royalties
- Mechanical Royalties and DDMR
- Performance Royalties
- Sync Licenses
- Works for Hire
- Mind Map Exercise
