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Before You Begin

  • 1

    START HERE

  • 2

    Introduction

    • The Songwriting Basics

  • 3

    Topic

    • Topic vs Theme

    • Good Topics

    • Bad Topics

    • Assignment

  • 4

    Mood

    • What is Mood?

    • Examples of Mood

    • How to Exude the Mood

    • Use Mood as a Tool

    • Assignment

  • 5

    Style/Type & Genre

    • Style/Type of Songs

    • Genres

  • 6

    Lyrics

    • Poetry & Rhyme

    • Cliche & Repetition

    • Accessibility/Familiarity

    • Filter & Focus

    • Emotion

  • 7

    Color & Contrast

    • Coloring Do's & Dont's

    • Lyric Contrast

    • Tonal Contrast

  • 8

    Shape & Contour

    • Melody

    • Rhythm & Chords

    • Speed Limits (Tempo)

    • Punctuation

  • 9

    Attention & Memory

    • Singability

    • Repetition

    • Summarize

  • 10

    Pitfalls & Barriers

    • Negative Bias

    • Know Your Limits

    • Generalities

    • Saturation

    • Writer's Block

  • 11

    Testing The Song

    • Weaknesses in Writing

    • Evaluate Your Process

    • Commercial Viability

  • 12

    Springboard

    • Perform & Share

    • Collaborate

    • Market

  • 13

    BONUS CONTENT!

    • Bonus Video 1

Checklist

Here's what you'll need:

  • Pen & Paper, or Digital device for notes

  • Scratch paper for ideas

  • Dictionary or app (if you need it)

Course curriculum

  • 1

    START HERE

  • 2

    Introduction

    • The Songwriting Basics

  • 3

    Topic

    • Topic vs Theme

    • Good Topics

    • Bad Topics

    • Assignment

  • 4

    Mood

    • What is Mood?

    • Examples of Mood

    • How to Exude the Mood

    • Use Mood as a Tool

    • Assignment

  • 5

    Style/Type & Genre

    • Style/Type of Songs

    • Genres

  • 6

    Lyrics

    • Poetry & Rhyme

    • Cliche & Repetition

    • Accessibility/Familiarity

    • Filter & Focus

    • Emotion

  • 7

    Color & Contrast

    • Coloring Do's & Dont's

    • Lyric Contrast

    • Tonal Contrast

  • 8

    Shape & Contour

    • Melody

    • Rhythm & Chords

    • Speed Limits (Tempo)

    • Punctuation

  • 9

    Attention & Memory

    • Singability

    • Repetition

    • Summarize

  • 10

    Pitfalls & Barriers

    • Negative Bias

    • Know Your Limits

    • Generalities

    • Saturation

    • Writer's Block

  • 11

    Testing The Song

    • Weaknesses in Writing

    • Evaluate Your Process

    • Commercial Viability

  • 12

    Springboard

    • Perform & Share

    • Collaborate

    • Market

  • 13

    BONUS CONTENT!

    • Bonus Video 1