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LinkedIn Learning

Introduction to Songwriting

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Find out what it takes to become a successful songwriter. Learn about the skills you need and the jobs available in songwriting.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
  • What you should know before watching this course
1. Introduction to Songwriting
  • What is songwriting?
  • Skills needed to be a songwriter
  • The fundamentals of songwriting
  • Music theory and notation
  • Copyrighting and publishing
  • Recording, record labels, and promotion
  • Music law
  • Jobs in songwriting
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Cliff Goldmacher

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