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 journey Learn everything you need to know to start and complete a high quality song by the end of the course Self-paced and available 24/7.



Works on a Mac, PC, and a variety of other devices Purchase risk-free with Udemys 30-day money back guarantee Major Course Sections Include:Start Simply.



Simply Start.You Are a Songwriter What Are Your Goals?Finding Inspiration Creativity and The Muse The Whole Mentor/Apprentice Thing Dont Borrow.



Steal!Lets Jump In: Write a Simple 3 Chord Scratch Draft Song Writing the Music First The Not-So-Secret Songwriters Super Hot Sauce For Success Guitar Chords and Theory Rhythm, the Pulse, and Time Signatures Major and Minor Keys Writing Chord Progressions Writing Melodies That Move People Writing the Words First What Are You Going To Write About?



Points of View Types of Songs Telling Tales: Friction Creates Fiction Character In Action Rhyme-Scheming The Elements of Song Structure and How To Use Them Editing and Performance-Proofing Your Song Building On Your Momentum8 Steps To Finishing Your Song:STEP 1: Write Your Songs Progression STEP 2: Choose Your Songs Rhythm STEP 3: Find Your Melody STEP 4: Write Verses 1 and 2.



STEP 5: Write Your Chorus STEP 6: Write a Bridge STEP 7: Building Out Your Verses STEP 8: Editing Your Song Assignments:Assignment #1: Lets Write Our First Verse Together Assignment #2: First Chord Progression Assignment #3: Sneak Up On It Assignment #4: Steal Something Assignment #5: Choose Your Mentor Assignment: #6: Rhyme-Mapping The Master Extra | Motivator Videos (for when you need a boost!):Motivator: Nothing Is Missing Motivator: Space and Routine Motivator: Make Time Motivator: Perfection Doesnt Exist Motivator: Stick The Landing Motivator: Fear of Failure



Overview



Section 1: Welcome



Lecture 1 Welcome Lecture 2 A Note On Notetaking



Section 2: Beginnings



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



Section 3: Start simply.



Simply start.



Lecture 6 Creativity: This or That Lecture 7 The Muse Lecture 8 Your Phone Is A Powerful Songwriting Tool Lecture 9 Assignment #2: First Chord Progression



Section 4: Finding Inspiration



Lecture 10 Assignment #3: Sneak Up On It Lecture 11 Dont Borrow, Steal Lecture 12 Assignment #4: Steal Something Lecture 13 The Whole Mentor/Apprentice Thing Lecture 14 Steve Earle and Me Lecture 15 Assignment #5; Choose Your Mentor



Section 5: Lets Jump In and Write A Song!



Lecture 16 Lets Jump In: Chords: Pick 3.



Lecture 17 Lets Jump In: Find A Strum Pattern Lecture 18 Lets Jump In: Words - Be The Bard Lecture 19 Lets Jump In: Melody - Uncovering A Little Magic Lecture 20 Lets Jump In: Putting It All Together



Section 6: Music First



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



Minor Keys Lecture 29 The Not-So-Secret Songwriters Super Hot Sauce For Success Lecture 30 Hot Sauce Ingredients



Section 7: Chord Progressions



Lecture 31 Intro To Chord Progressions Lecture 32 The I-IV-V Chords Lecture 33 The Flat VII Chord Lecture 34 The Major and Minor II Chords Lecture 35 The Minor VI - The Closet Relative Lecture 36 Walking Up and Down Lecture 37 Advanced Progressions Lecture 38 Major/Minor Swap Fest Lecture 39 STEP 1: Write Your Songs Progression



Section 8: Rhythm: Feel the Pulse



Lecture 40 Rhythm: Feel the Pulse Lecture 41 The Vibe: Strumming Patterns (A Very Quick Survey)Lecture 42 Tempo: The Speed of Sound Lecture 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 Pearls Lecture 46 Musicality - The Art of Listening Lecture 47 Making Melodies Lecture 48 Melody: Find It In the Chords Lecture 49 Melody: Find It In the Riff Lecture 50 Melody: Find It In The Scale Lecture 51 Melody: Follow the Melody To The Chords Lecture 52 STEP 3: Find Your Melody



Section 10: Words First Part 1



Lecture 53 Words First Lecture 54 Points of View Lecture 55 What Do You Want To Write About?Lecture 56 Autobiography Lecture 57 Ballads Lecture 58 Title and Hook Lecture 59 The Beauty of Metaphor and Ambiguity Lecture 60 Theme, Concept or Novelty Songs Lecture 61 Turn of Phrase: The Power of the Image



Section 11: Telling Tales



Lecture 62 Telling Tales: Friction Creates Fiction Lecture 63 Setting: Its All In the Details Lecture 64 Character In Action Lecture 65 The Arc of the Story



Section 12: Words First Part 2



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



Section 13: Song Structure



Lecture 74 Song Structure Lecture 75 Intros Lecture 76 Be Well-Versed Lecture 77 STEP 4: Write Verses 1 and 2.



Lecture 78 The Chorus Lecture 79 STEP 5: Write The Chorus Lecture 80 Is A Bridge Too Far?Lecture 81 STEP 6: Write A Bridge Lecture 82 What Is A Pre-Chorus?Lecture 83 STEP 7: Building Out The Verses Lecture 84 Coda and Tags



Section 14: STEP 8: Editing Your Song



Lecture 85 STEP 8: Editing Your Song Lecture 86 Editing: Check Your Rhymes Lecture 87 Editing: Check Your Lyrics Lecture 88 Editing: Check Your Logic Lecture 89 Editing: Is There a Twist?Lecture 90 Editing: Performance Proof Your Song Lecture 91 Done and Done!Lecture 92 Build On Your Momentum



Section 15: Quick, Anytime Motivators



Lecture 93 Motivator: Fear of Failure Lecture 94 Motivator: Make Time Lecture 95 Motivator: Space and Routine Lecture 96 Motivator: Perfection Doesnt Exist Lecture 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