Udemy Write Your First (Or Next) Great Song Now [TUTORiAL]

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Everything you need to know to become a skilled and prolific writer of songs people will love.

What youll learn

Gain in-depth, hands-on knowledge of how to write powerful songs in any genre.
Follow a tried and true 8-Step songwriting path to complete your first or next great song,
Understand all the elements of song structure and how to use them.
Quick Start: Jump in by writing a quick 3-chord song to break the ice.
Learn how to write songs starting with either the music or the words.
Explore a wealth of concepts and ideas to inspire you and keep you writing.
Learn how to assess, edit, polish, and performance-proof your song.
Develop the motivation, enthusiasm, and self-confidence to make songwriting a positive, creative force in your life.
Learn to see yourself as a songwriter and then become one.

Requirements

The only prerequisite for this course is to possess a curiosity or desire to write songs that move people.
If you dont play an instrument, there are a few brief lessons included to help get you started playing guitar.

Description

This songwriting course is a labor of love

Written during the pandemic and over a year in production, 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, and venues alike

The majority of people you will compete with at the local and regional level for stage time typically play covers

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 songwriting 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

Right now

And begin turning your dream into the daily, life-affirming reality of the working songwriter

Course Highlights:Over 7 hours of on-camera teaching across more than 90 highly structured 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 journeyLearn everything you need to know to start and complete a high quality song by the end of the courseSelf-paced and available 24/7Works on a Mac, PC, and a variety of other devicesPurchase risk-free with Udemys 30-day money back guaranteeMajor Course Sections Include:Start Simply

Simply Start.You Are a SongwriterWhat Are Your Goals?Finding InspirationCreativity and The MuseThe Whole Mentor/Apprentice ThingDont Borrow

Steal!Lets Jump In: Write a Simple 3 Chord Scratch Draft SongWriting the Music FirstThe Not-So-Secret Songwriters Super Hot Sauce For SuccessGuitar Chords and TheoryRhythm, the Pulse, and Time SignaturesMajor and Minor KeysWriting Chord ProgressionsWriting Melodies That Move PeopleWriting the Words FirstWhat Are You Going To Write About? Points of ViewTypes of SongsTelling Tales: Friction Creates FictionCharacter In ActionRhyme-SchemingThe Elements of Song Structure and How To Use ThemEditing and Performance-Proofing Your SongBuilding On Your Momentum8 Steps To Finishing Your Song:STEP 1: Write Your Songs ProgressionSTEP 2: Choose Your Songs RhythmSTEP 3: Find Your MelodySTEP 4: Write Verses 1 and 2STEP 5: Write Your ChorusSTEP 6: Write a BridgeSTEP 7: Building Out Your VersesSTEP 8: Editing Your SongAssignments:Assignment #1: Lets Write Our First Verse TogetherAssignment #2: First Chord ProgressionAssignment #3: Sneak Up On ItAssignment #4: Steal SomethingAssignment #5: Choose Your MentorAssignment: #6: Rhyme-Mapping The MasterExtra | Motivator Videos (for when you need a boost!):Motivator: Nothing Is MissingMotivator: Space and RoutineMotivator: Make TimeMotivator: Perfection Doesnt ExistMotivator: Stick The LandingMotivator: Fear of Failure

Overview

Section 1: Welcome

Lecture 1 WelcomeLecture 2 A Note On Notetaking

Section 2: Beginnings

Lecture 3 You Are A SongwriterLecture 4 Assignment #1: Lets Write A Verse Together Right NowLecture 5 What Are Your Goals?

Section 3: Start simply

Simply start.

Lecture 6 Creativity: This or ThatLecture 7 The MuseLecture 8 Your Phone Is A Powerful Songwriting ToolLecture 9 Assignment #2: First Chord Progression

Section 4: Finding Inspiration

Lecture 10 Assignment #3: Sneak Up On ItLecture 11 Dont Borrow, StealLecture 12 Assignment #4: Steal SomethingLecture 13 The Whole Mentor/Apprentice ThingLecture 14 Steve Earle and MeLecture 15 Assignment #5; Choose Your Mentor

Section 5: Lets Jump In and Write A Song!

Lecture 16 Lets Jump In: Chords: Pick 3Lecture 17 Lets Jump In: Find A Strum PatternLecture 18 Lets Jump In: Words - Be The BardLecture 19 Lets Jump In: Melody - Uncovering A Little MagicLecture 20 Lets Jump In: Putting It All Together

Section 6: Music First

Lecture 21 Music FirstLecture 22 Guitar Chords Part 1: A Quick SurveyLecture 23 Guitar Chords Part 2: Chord Relationships By Note Number In the ScaleLecture 24 Circle of Fifths (The Songwriters Cheat Sheet)Lecture 25 7th ChordsLecture 26 Barre ChordsLecture 27 The CapoLecture 28 Its Emotional: Major vs

Minor KeysLecture 29 The Not-So-Secret Songwriters Super Hot Sauce For SuccessLecture 30 Hot Sauce Ingredients

Section 7: Chord Progressions

Lecture 31 Intro To Chord ProgressionsLecture 32 The I-IV-V ChordsLecture 33 The Flat VII ChordLecture 34 The Major and Minor II ChordsLecture 35 The Minor VI - The Closet RelativeLecture 36 Walking Up and DownLecture 37 Advanced ProgressionsLecture 38 Major/Minor Swap FestLecture 39 STEP 1: Write Your Songs Progression

Section 8: Rhythm: Feel the Pulse

Lecture 40 Rhythm: Feel the PulseLecture 41 The Vibe: Strumming Patterns (A Very Quick Survey)Lecture 42 Tempo: The Speed of SoundLecture 43 The Feel: Whats a Time Signature?Lecture 44 STEP 2: Decide On Your New Songs Rhythmic Feel

Section 9: Melody: A String of Pearls

Lecture 45 Melody: A String of PearlsLecture 46 Musicality - The Art of ListeningLecture 47 Making MelodiesLecture 48 Melody: Find It In the ChordsLecture 49 Melody: Find It In the RiffLecture 50 Melody: Find It In The ScaleLecture 51 Melody: Follow the Melody To The ChordsLecture 52 STEP 3: Find Your Melody

Section 10: Words First Part 1

Lecture 53 Words FirstLecture 54 Points of ViewLecture 55 What Do You Want To Write About?Lecture 56 AutobiographyLecture 57 BalladsLecture 58 Title and HookLecture 59 The Beauty of Metaphor and AmbiguityLecture 60 Theme, Concept or Novelty SongsLecture 61 Turn of Phrase: The Power of the Image

Section 11: Telling Tales

Lecture 62 Telling Tales: Friction Creates FictionLecture 63 Setting: Its All In the DetailsLecture 64 Character In ActionLecture 65 The Arc of the Story

Section 12: Words First Part 2

Lecture 66 When Words and Music Fit Like a GloveLecture 67 Rhythm and RhymeLecture 68 Rhyme-SchemingLecture 69 Assignment #6: Rhyme-Mapping the MasterLecture 70 Couplets All the Way Down: MississippiLecture 71 Bookends: A Hard Rains A-Gonna FallLecture 72 The Pinnacle: Its Alright Ma (Im Only Bleeding)Lecture 73 Dont Be Too Rigid

Section 13: Song Structure

Lecture 74 Song StructureLecture 75 IntrosLecture 76 Be Well-VersedLecture 77 STEP 4: Write Verses 1 and 2Lecture 78 The ChorusLecture 79 STEP 5: Write The ChorusLecture 80 Is A Bridge Too Far?Lecture 81 STEP 6: Write A BridgeLecture 82 What Is A Pre-Chorus?Lecture 83 STEP 7: Building Out The VersesLecture 84 Coda and Tags

Section 14: STEP 8: Editing Your Song

Lecture 85 STEP 8: Editing Your SongLecture 86 Editing: Check Your RhymesLecture 87 Editing: Check Your LyricsLecture 88 Editing: Check Your LogicLecture 89 Editing: Is There a Twist?Lecture 90 Editing: Performance Proof Your SongLecture 91 Done and Done!Lecture 92 Build On Your Momentum

Section 15: Quick, Anytime Motivators

Lecture 93 Motivator: Fear of FailureLecture 94 Motivator: Make TimeLecture 95 Motivator: Space and RoutineLecture 96 Motivator: Perfection Doesnt ExistLecture 97 Motivator: Nothings Missing

Section 16: Extras

Lecture 98 Truth-Telling: Its importance and how to keep from telling too much!

Anyone interested in songwriting will benefit from taking and completing this course

Whether youre just starting out or youve written any number of songs already, the 7-plus hours of video instruction included here will help you write songs that stand out from the crowd, connect with audiences, and establish your reputation as a serious songwriter on the scene.

Published: 9/2022
Format: MP4
Video: h264, 1280x720
Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English
Duration: 7h 11m


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