Songwriting: Write Your First (or Next) Great Song Now

About Songwriting: Write Your First (or Next) Great Song Now

Write Your First (or Next) Great Song Now

is a comprehensive and inspiring road map for becoming a powerful and confident working songwriter. So, what does that mean? A "working songwriter" is someone who regularly writes and performs highly original songs that garner recognition and accolades from peer musicians, fans, venues and press alike. Writing head-turning, beautifully crafted songs sets you apart, elevating you to the upper ranks of visibility and respect. This course is designed and structured to get you there as quickly as possible--giving you everything you need to do the work and make it happen. The only missing ingredient is you. Your passion. Your energy and commitment. Your unique voice. Complete all the assignments and the 8-Step Songstarter process and you will be well on your way with a calling card in hand that confirms for all who hear it that

_you are a songwriter_

. Thousands of people on any given day are dreaming of becoming songwriters. The difference is in the doing. Seize this moment and begin turning your dream into the daily, life-affirming reality of the working songwriter.

Course Highlights:

Nearly 7 hours of on-camera teaching across more than nearly 100 highly structured video lectures (no Powerpoints!)

Packed with practical theory, real-world examples, and hands-on exercises so you can move quickly and confidently forward on your songwriting journey

Learn everything you need to know to start and complete a high-quality song by the end of the course

Self-paced and available 24/7

Works on a Mac, PC, and a variety of other devices

Purchase risk-free with Udemy's 30-day money-back guarantee

Major Course Sections Include:

Start Simply. Simply Start.

You Are a Songwriter

What Are Your Goals?

Finding Inspiration

Creativity and The Muse

The Whole Mentor/Apprentice Thing

Don't Borrow. Steal!

Let's Jump In: Write a Simple 3 Chord Scratch Draft Song

Writing the Music First

The Not-So-Secret Songwriter’s Super Hot Sauce For Success

Guitar Chords and Theory

Rhythm, the Pulse, and Time Signatures

Major and Minor Keys

Writing Chord Progressions

Writing Melodies That Move People

Writing the Words First

What Are You Going To Write About?

Points of View

Types of Songs

Telling Tales: Friction Creates Fiction

Character In Action

Rhyme-Scheming

The Elements of Song Structure and How To Use Them

Editing and Performance-Proofing Your Song

Building On Your Momentum

8 Steps To Finishing Your Song:

STEP 1: Write Your Song’s Progression

STEP 2: Choose Your Song's Rhythm

STEP 3: Find Your Melody

STEP 4: Write Verses 1 and 2

STEP 5: Write Your Chorus

STEP 6: Write a Bridge

STEP 7: Building Out Your Verses

STEP 8: Editing Your Song

Assignments:

Assignment #1: Let's Write Our First Verse Together

Assignment #2: First Chord Progression

Assignment #3: Sneak Up On It

Assignment #4: Steal Something

Assignment #5: Choose Your Mentor

Assignment: #6: Rhyme-Mapping The Master

Extra | Motivator Videos (for when you need a boost!):

Motivator: Nothing Is Missing Motivator: Space and Routine Motivator: Make Time Motivator: Perfection Doesn't Exist Motivator: Stick The Landing Motivator: Fear of Failure