Songwriting Mastery — The Complete Course
Buy now
Learn more
Welcome To The Course!
Module 1: Course Introduction
Introduction: The Big Why
The Reason For This Course
Tools Not Rules
Module 2: Inspiration & Mindset
Pros Are Fast And Write A Lot Of Songs
It's All Subjective
Your Calendar Will Tell Me If You're ...
The Songwriting Lifestyle: You Are Wh...
Their Story, Your Song
Writer's Block Is A Choice
Module 3: Ideas For Starting
7 Ways To Start A Song
The Hook
Starting Lyrics
Collect 3 Things
Don't Doubt What You Initially Thought
Object Writing
Steal Like An Artist
6 Minute Songwriter Workout
Topics That Always Work
Last Piece Of Advice For Starting
Module 4: Melody Mastery
Before We Dive Into Melody
What Is Melody?
How I Write Melodies
Building Loops To Write To
How To Analyze A Hit Song Melody
Analyzing 4 Songs
Katy Perry — "ET"
Cory Asbury — "Reckless Love"
High Valley — "Dear Life"
Foo Fighters— "The Pretender"
Wrapping Up The Song Analysis
Melodic S.O.S.
Creating Contrast In Melody
Rhythmic Melody
Non-Verbal Melody
Final Thoughts On Melody
Module 5: Lyric Mastery
The Importance of the Title
Song Compass
Understanding Stressed Syllables
Rhyme Like a Pro
Rhyme Scheme
Rhyming Resources
Meter Mastery
Evens, Odds, and Traffic Cops
Metaphor and Simile
Perspectives and Tenses
Repetition
Start With A Plan
The Chorus
The Verse
Verse and Chorus Relationship
Contrasts
Solving the Verse 2 Problem
Other Structural Elements
Power Positions
Universal Does Not Mean Generic
Big Message Songs
Don't Be Cliche
Module 6: Developing The Whole Song
What Is A Complete Song
Prosody
Song Structures
Abandon The Structure
Singable Pitfalls
How Do You Know When You're Finished
The Demo
Emotional Impact
Module 7: Art Of Cowriting
How To Find Cowriters If You Don't Kn...
Even Splits
How To Use Google Docs
What To Bring To The Session
Cowriting Code Of Conduct
Module 8: Production with X O'Connor
Let's Make Music
Tools of the Trade
Setting Up Logic Pro X
Recording MIDI
Recording Direct Input
Recording A Microphone
Creative Starting Places
Cleaning Up Your Audio
Establishing Tempo and Key
Building The Groove and Chord Changes
Loops and Samples
Arrangement
Logic Drummer
Building The Bridge
Bringing On The Guitars
Creating Transitions
Recording Vocals
Tuning Vocals In Logic Pro
Setting Up The Mix
Mixing Drums
Mixing Instrumentation
Mixing Vocals
Bouncing
Moving Forward with Music Production
Module 9: Publishing with Stacey Willbur
Once A Song Is Finished
What Is A Publisher?
Organization and Copyrights
Am I Ready?
Expectations
Module 10: Genre Songwriting Tips
CCM - Bart Millard
CCM - Ryan Stevenson
CCM - Wally
CCM - Rebecca St James
Country - Cary Barlowe
Country - Jesse Frasure
Country - Shane McAnally
Pop - Dave Barnes
Pop - Plumb
Pop - tobyMac
Rap - Tedashii
Rock - As We Ascend
Rock - Jen Ledger
Rock - John Cooper
Rock - Lzzy Hale
Worship - Henry Seeley
Worship - Mark Hall
Worship - Matt Redman
CCM - Jordan Feliz
Module 11: Closing
Defining Success
Staying Inspired
The Realities of Being A Songwriter
Songwriting Contract
Products
Course
Section
Lesson
Pros Are Fast And Write A Lot Of Songs
Pros Are Fast And Write A Lot Of Songs
Songwriting Mastery — The Complete Course
Buy now
Learn more
Welcome To The Course!
Module 1: Course Introduction
Introduction: The Big Why
The Reason For This Course
Tools Not Rules
Module 2: Inspiration & Mindset
Pros Are Fast And Write A Lot Of Songs
It's All Subjective
Your Calendar Will Tell Me If You're ...
The Songwriting Lifestyle: You Are Wh...
Their Story, Your Song
Writer's Block Is A Choice
Module 3: Ideas For Starting
7 Ways To Start A Song
The Hook
Starting Lyrics
Collect 3 Things
Don't Doubt What You Initially Thought
Object Writing
Steal Like An Artist
6 Minute Songwriter Workout
Topics That Always Work
Last Piece Of Advice For Starting
Module 4: Melody Mastery
Before We Dive Into Melody
What Is Melody?
How I Write Melodies
Building Loops To Write To
How To Analyze A Hit Song Melody
Analyzing 4 Songs
Katy Perry — "ET"
Cory Asbury — "Reckless Love"
High Valley — "Dear Life"
Foo Fighters— "The Pretender"
Wrapping Up The Song Analysis
Melodic S.O.S.
Creating Contrast In Melody
Rhythmic Melody
Non-Verbal Melody
Final Thoughts On Melody
Module 5: Lyric Mastery
The Importance of the Title
Song Compass
Understanding Stressed Syllables
Rhyme Like a Pro
Rhyme Scheme
Rhyming Resources
Meter Mastery
Evens, Odds, and Traffic Cops
Metaphor and Simile
Perspectives and Tenses
Repetition
Start With A Plan
The Chorus
The Verse
Verse and Chorus Relationship
Contrasts
Solving the Verse 2 Problem
Other Structural Elements
Power Positions
Universal Does Not Mean Generic
Big Message Songs
Don't Be Cliche
Module 6: Developing The Whole Song
What Is A Complete Song
Prosody
Song Structures
Abandon The Structure
Singable Pitfalls
How Do You Know When You're Finished
The Demo
Emotional Impact
Module 7: Art Of Cowriting
How To Find Cowriters If You Don't Kn...
Even Splits
How To Use Google Docs
What To Bring To The Session
Cowriting Code Of Conduct
Module 8: Production with X O'Connor
Let's Make Music
Tools of the Trade
Setting Up Logic Pro X
Recording MIDI
Recording Direct Input
Recording A Microphone
Creative Starting Places
Cleaning Up Your Audio
Establishing Tempo and Key
Building The Groove and Chord Changes
Loops and Samples
Arrangement
Logic Drummer
Building The Bridge
Bringing On The Guitars
Creating Transitions
Recording Vocals
Tuning Vocals In Logic Pro
Setting Up The Mix
Mixing Drums
Mixing Instrumentation
Mixing Vocals
Bouncing
Moving Forward with Music Production
Module 9: Publishing with Stacey Willbur
Once A Song Is Finished
What Is A Publisher?
Organization and Copyrights
Am I Ready?
Expectations
Module 10: Genre Songwriting Tips
CCM - Bart Millard
CCM - Ryan Stevenson
CCM - Wally
CCM - Rebecca St James
Country - Cary Barlowe
Country - Jesse Frasure
Country - Shane McAnally
Pop - Dave Barnes
Pop - Plumb
Pop - tobyMac
Rap - Tedashii
Rock - As We Ascend
Rock - Jen Ledger
Rock - John Cooper
Rock - Lzzy Hale
Worship - Henry Seeley
Worship - Mark Hall
Worship - Matt Redman
CCM - Jordan Feliz
Module 11: Closing
Defining Success
Staying Inspired
The Realities of Being A Songwriter
Songwriting Contract
Lesson unavailable
Please
login to your account
or
buy the course
.