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Course Eligibility:  Open to lyricists and songwriters of all abilities.  You are likely to get the most out of the class if you have already taken THE ROOTS, our foundational course for song study, but this is not a requirement. Format for Online Class: Class will take place entirely online using Zoom video conferencing with real-time...

LOGIC PRO has just released the 10.7 update! The Level 1 class will include all pertinent 10.7 features in its curriculum. Take the live version of class in real-time and be able to ask questions--or take Logic Pro Level 1 on-demand AND receive a private 30 minute consultation with the instructor at a time of your mutual choosing. Grads of our Level...

Graduates of this class have ranged from current and former Major Label talent to those writing their very first song; a Grammy and Oscar-nominated songwriter to open mic regulars; those making their first EPs to those writing the first songs they truly trust and believe in; from a Grammy-nominated artist on the 2014 ballot to a Grammy Winner and...

This masterclass will provide you with unique insight While a stellar melody is an incredibly important component of any pop hit, it’s only half of the equation when it comes to hit song vocals. Without an intriguing narrative, engaging lyrics and a methodically structured rhyme scheme, a song will never realize its full potential. So we hope...

Each week, we will discuss some different aspects of songwriting (both in terms of lyrics and music). Students will be given songwriting assignments, and the following week we will go over what people have come up with, and discuss some new ideas. People who didn't take the first songwriting class are welcome to sign up for Songwriting II as long...

Signature Songs communicate your unique vision, message, and identity as an artist to the world. You need clarity of purpose to craft them memorably. Precision of intent to record them artistically. And an intimate understanding of self, material, and performance to showcase them powerfully. In this eight week Artist Development program, singer,...

A 6-week class on the art of songwriting. Each week, we will discuss some different aspects of songwriting (both in terms of lyrics and music). Students will be given songwriting assignments, and the following week we will go over what people have come up with, and discuss some new ideas. A good excuse to get yourself writing more songs! Open to songwriters...

Students will learn how to brainstorm better song ideas, implement creative ways of expressing them, and understand various song forms and how to best utilize them. Topics explored: word banks, syllabic and melodic phrasing, how to best utilize chord structures and modes, as well as irony and contrast within lyric and songwriting.

MASTERING THE REWRITE PROCESS The Most Effective Methods for Assessing and Optimizing Your Song's Arrangement As the saying goes, genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. And when it comes to hit songs, this couldn’t be more true. And that’s why Hit Songs Deconstructed has developed a proven step-by-step process to help guide you...

Full Course Name: Words & Music, Teen Section: Major Songwriting for Minors We believe that songwriting is the highest form of writing. In barely three minutes, a song can tell a story like a novel, or play images in our heads like a movie. A song can evoke as beautifully as a poem or as forcefully as a picket sign. It can feel as personal...

Have you ever wanted to write a song or make a beat? Whether you play an instrument or not, here’s your chance to learn how. In just five weeks, you will learn the basics of song structure, arranging, and working with music software. Be the end of this class, you'll have your own song or beat to share with your family and friends! Please read:...

The song workshop culture at The Songwriting School is one of the essential elements to the growth and success of our community. If you've seen Songland, the NBC TV show about songwriters, you have witnessed first-hand the power of workshopping the draft of a song. In this Master-led and peer-driven setting, get input on your songs to learn to...

The Vocal Performance Class - Musical Theater Emphasis focuses on coaching students in various styles of musical theatre singing each week.  Students will learn the basics of picking cuts, building their book, preparing music, self-tapes, owning the audition room, and potential audition scenarios in addition to receiving vocal and performance...

Do you want to better understand how today's hitmakers approach song production and mixing? If so, join us for this masterclass where we David Penn and special guest, Grammy-winning, multi-platinum producer and engineer, Prince Charles Alexander, pull back the curtain on the science and patterns behind how today’s hits are methodically produced and...

Today’s hitmakers understand that great music is made where art and science meet. That’s why they combine their unique creativity with tried and true techniques for arranging their songs, composing earworm melodies, and writing lyrics that connect with widespread audiences. If you want to compete at the highest levels, you need to start...