There is no perfect way to write a song and there is certainly no “right way” to do it. Everyone has a different favorite song, favorite artist, and favorite genre, so there are unlimited possibilities! In this class, I’m not going to tell you how you have to write a song, but instead, I’m going to show you techniques and useful tips that will make the process much easier and will take away a lot of the guesswork.
Whether you're brand new to songwriting or just need a refresher, this class will give you the tools to feel confident and excited about your songs!
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Song Structure & Outlining. If you've ever felt intimidated by the writing process or if you tend to write half a song before getting stuck and giving up, outlining is a great way to get started! We'll walk through the most popular song structures and break the songwriting process down into manageable pieces. You'll learn to plan your songs out ahead of time, giving them more clarity and making them easier to write.
How to Brainstorm Song Ideas. One of the most common struggles new songwriters experience is Writer's Block. Feeling "blocked" can be stressful and frustrating, so we'll be discussing some fun ways to come up with song ideas, starting with fill-in-the-blanks!
Setting The Scene. Let's say you have an awesome outline or a great idea for a song, but you don't know where to start or you find that all of your words feel corny. Sense description can take your songs from good to great by grounding the listener in a story.
Rhyming. The Rhyme Scheme of a song refers to the rhymes that fall at the end of each line and more specifically, which words rhyme with which other words. We'll be going through some common rhyme schemes and you'll learn how to choose the right rhymes for your song.
The Notes on the Piano. The piano can look scary to the first-time player, but remember that pianists are just really good button pressers! In this class, you'll learn what all of those buttons are and how to differentiate between them. Get ready to tackle the piano by breaking the notes down into silly pneumonic devices. *No piano experience required! (You don't even have to own a piano!)
Using Chords. A chord is when multiple notes are played at the same time. Chords are used to enhance a song by providing emotional context in the music. In other words, chords are the background music of your song! In this class, we'll be learning about different types of chords, how to choose chords for your song, and how to play one simple chord shape on the piano that you'll be able to use in your song!
Writing Melodies. Melody is another word for the tune of your song! So, how do we create a melody that fits our lyrics and sticks with listeners? In this class, I'll be giving you some helpful tips for writing great melodies!
How to Edit Your Song. Now that you've written a song, let's edit! Editing is an important part of the songwriting process because you'll notice things you may have missed while you were writing and you'll be able to polish your song to give it more clarity.
