Songwriting Basics 2

Learn to write powerful lyrics, expand your harmonic palette, and craft melodies that draw in listeners.

Strengthen the three essential facets of your songwriting: lyrics, harmony, and melody. This course teaches you advanced rhyming techniques, exploring everything from perfect rhymes to creative alternatives that will add depth and substance to your lyrics. You'll learn to break down words into their component sounds, opening up a richer landscape of word choices that contribute meaningfully to your songs.

The course explores how to breathe new life into your chord progressions, using approach chords, note-based chord selection, and other strategies that will add color to your compositions. You’ll also discover ways of creating transitions between verses and choruses, allowing you to craft unified melodies that effectively convey the emotion of your song.

Throughout the course, you'll engage in practical exercises and songwriting assignments with direct feedback from your instructor and peers. By analyzing your favorite songs and experimenting with new techniques, you'll develop a deeper understanding of what makes a song truly compelling. Whether you're looking to write chart-topping hits or express your unique artistic voice, this course will equip you with the tools and knowledge to grow as a songwriter.

What you will learn:

✔ Use advanced rhyming techniques to create more expressive and meaningful lyrics
✔ Analyze and apply songwriting techniques from your favorite songs to inform and enhance your own unique style
✔ Use various chord-coloring techniques to add depth and interest to your harmonic progressions
✔ Craft verse melodies that set up impactful chorus entrances

Prerequisite Skills:

• Completion of Songwriting Basics 1, or equivalent knowledge and/or experience.