Musicians aim to write timeless songs and entertain audiences by creating art you can dance to. This songwriting course breaks down the craft of writing lyrics to help you find your voice and make it heard. We explain how to harness your emotional connections to make them your most valuable asset as a songwriter. Singers are creative and want to put their message out into the world so we provide the toolbox you need to do so. This course explores the craft of songwriting to prepare you to write electrifying hits that appeal to your audience.The course first shows you how to find your unique artistic identity. This includes learning how to develop a voice that projects your personal artistic persona and uses language to identify your philosophy and values as you tell your story. We then examine song concepts and explain how to develop the inspiration for writing your songs using the ‘bumper sticker’ and ‘unique points of view’ strategies.Finally we look at famous examples of great songwriting starting with the poetic artistry behind the line ‘Whisper Words of Wisdom’ from the classic Beatles hit ‘Let It Be’. We also explore the artistic brilliance found in several other chart-topping songs including Eminem’s ‘Cleanin’ Out My Closet’ and Rihanna’s ‘Umbrella’. The course goes through eight songwriting techniques and over twenty-one literary devices to nurture your songwriting skills. You may already have the musical talent and desire to start writing but creating memorable lyrics requires skill and the mastery of poetic craft. Sign up for this songwriting course to find your voice and turn that inspiration into lyrics that make people want to sing.
Introduction to Songwriting















