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7 hours worth of material
selfpaced
Overview
Have you ever had a musical idea, melody, or great lyrical phrase bouncing around your head—but don't know what to do next?This learning path can help you take a great concept and build it out into a song. Learn tips and tricks from the pros to help make songwriting a part of your life and career.
- Learn the basics of songwriting.
- Explore songwriting techniques to help your creative process flow more naturally.
- Transform songwriting into a career or full-time hobby.
Syllabus
- Course 1: Introduction to Songwriting
- Find out what it takes to become a successful songwriter. Learn about the skills you need and the jobs available in songwriting.
- Course 2: Music Theory for Songwriters: The Fundamentals
- Professional musician Julian Velard covers the basics of music theory through the lens of songwriting. Explore intervals, chord progressions, voice leading, song forms, and more.
- Course 3: Songwriting Techniques with Chords
- Learn about writing songs with chords, and how altering chords can add depth to your music. Discover many ways to use chords from harmonizing a melody to forming an entire song.
- Course 4: One-Minute Songwriting Tips
- Get a breakdown the secrets of great songwriters. Get a dose of songwriting inspiration and technical insights for writing better songs and making it in the music business.
- Course 5: 20 Unofficial Rules of Songwriting
- Professional songwriter Cliff Goldmacher reveals 20 unofficial songwriting rules that can make your songs more engaging and memorable.
- Course 6: Insights from a Professional Songwriter
- Ever wonder what it takes to be a professional songwriter? Explore Cliff Goldmacher's insights on the business of songwriting, such as getting a publishing deal and writing a hit.
Taught by
Cliff Goldmacher, Julian Velard, Julian Velard, Cliff Goldmacher, Cliff Goldmacher and Cliff Goldmacher
