Songwritng 101
week 1
Finding inspiration
Enter the mindset of a songwriter. Learn how to flow and break through writer's block while developing your creative ritual. Find the subject matter of your songs, understand emotional themes, and learn how to best evoke emotions in your listeners.
Course Outline
The Craft and Business of Songwriting
Finding Your Own Creative Process
How to Evoke Emotion In A Listener
week 2
Writing your lyrics
Dive into the strategy behind crafting compelling song lyrics. Explore the balance of conveying complex emotions with clarity and impact. You will learn how to illustrate an image in a listener’s mind while elevating your lyrics through dynamic rhythm and rhyming techniques.
Course Outline
Poetic Devices
Writing Better Lyrics
Types of Rhymes
Developmental Techniques
week 3
Creating your melody
Break down the fundamental elements of melodies, from understanding melodic phrases to conjuncting and disjuncting motion. You’ll be able to decipher the importance of melodic contour and structural tones while mastering the art of embellishment and creating dynamic melodies.
Course Outline
Basics in Melodies
Melodic Contour
Controlling the Speed of Your Song
Building Sections in Your Music
week 4
writing to instrument
Learn how to write to an instrument. Understand what it means to be a composer as you learn to craft harmonic additives and grooves that define a song. Learn the process of how rhythm defines genres and creates a memorable sound. It's time to infuse your compositions with depth and character.
Course Outline
Writing for Different Instruments
Using Popular Rhythms