Songwriting 102
week 5
Recording a demo
Learn how to properly record a demo! Understand the ins and outs of recording basics, from microphone types and polar patterns to selecting the right DAW for your project. Discover the power of the recording chain, mastering compression, EQ techniques, and utilizing various inserts like reverb and delay to add depth and dimension to your tracks.
Course Outline
Recording Basics
When to Go to a Studio
Work With an Engineer
week 6
Writing To a track
Explore the dynamic process of writing to a track. Experiment with writing lyrics and melodies to an instrumental while utilizing common techniques used by professional songwriters. You will learn how to work within a concept and how to choose which track is best for your project.
Course Outline
Order of Writing
Choosing a Track
week 7
collabs & using ai
Learn about session etiquette and how to efficiently collaborate with other musicians. We will discuss the importance of split sheets when collaborating and the common mistakes that occur in the music industry. This week will focus on you working with other songwriters and engineers to create your song in the studio.
Course Outline
Picking the Right Collaborators
Effectively Collaborating
Using AI as a Collaborative Tool
week 8
The business of Music
Present your song and equip yourself with the knowledge needed to navigate the music industry. Learn about the opportunity your song has from BE Music, Bay Eight’s own sync licensing and publishing company. Understand the process of registering songs, collecting and dividing up royalties, while knowing the power of owning your master.
Course Outline
Determining What is a Fair Amount for Your Work
Publishing & Sync-Licensing
The Basics of Digital Performance Royalties