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Writing a song is not as difficult as you think!  If you can play some basic chords on Piano or Guitar, this course will teach you literally everything you need to know to get you started writing songs like the pros:  Practical Music theory, Chord Progressions, Melodies, Song Structure, Lyric Writing, Creativity, Songwriting Tips & Tricks, and... YOU WON'T HAVE TO READ A NOTE OF MUSIC!  And if you are a beginner player, you'll learn even more about Chords and Scales throughout the course. 

SONGWRITING SIMPLIFIED will take Pianists and Guitarists step by step through the entire songwriting process, and by the end of the course, you will have written a complete song: Chords, Melodies, and Lyrics!  


ALSO:  Are you a singer who is frustrated by having to depend on someone else to help you write your songs?

No problem!  This course will teach you basic chords on piano and guitar to get you started writing basic Chord Progressions to help you communicate your songs to other musicians you're playing or writing with.


Also included in the course:

  • Easy-to-read charts of Piano Chords AND Guitar Chords for all Major and Minor Keys. 

  • Easy-to-read charts of Piano Scales AND Guitar Scales for all Major and Minor Keys. 

  • Samples of hit Chord Progressions used in Pop, Country and Rock styles.

  • Insider tips that will help you write catchier melodies (hooks) in minutes.

  • Details on how to Transpose any song into a key that fits your vocal range.

  • Over 20 FREE Downloadable PDF's

  • And much more!



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Fundamentals of music theory, to Chord Progressions, Melody Writing, and Lyric Writing

You WILL write a complete song by the end of this course following 5 simple steps!

You'll learn the same Chord Progressions used by hit songwriters. (Pop, Country, and Rock)

You'll be able to Transpose your song into any Key, to make it comfortable for you to sing - no matter what your vocal range is.

Yêu cầu

  • You need only basic Guitar OR Piano playing experience.
  • You DO NOT have to know how to read music!
  • NO prior music theory knowledge is needed.

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11 sections

Introduction

2 lectures
Welcome To The Course!
01:21
How Many Notes??
02:41

Basic Music Theory

9 lectures
What is Music Theory?
01:38
Notes, Chords, Scales, Octaves, and Keys
04:07
Notes and Chords
1 question
What are Steps and Intervals?
06:25
Quick Break! (Song Ideas)
00:42
The Magical 12. The Musical Alphabet
03:36
The Musical Alphabet
1 question
Notes on the Guitar and the Piano
02:50
How Chords Are Made
06:48

Introducing... Your Chords!

6 lectures
Can I Skip Ahead? (Plus FF and Slow-mo)
01:19
Major Chord Charts (Piano & Guitar)
06:45
Minor Chord Charts (Piano & Guitar)
03:23
Diminished Chord Charts (Piano & Guitar)
02:50
Quick Break! (Emotions)
01:00
GUITAR ONLY: Barre Chord Help!
06:00

Introducing... Your Scales!

2 lectures
Major Scales (Piano & Guitar)
07:19
Minor Scales (Piano & Guitar)
04:39

Chord Progressions: The REAL Fun Begins!!

16 lectures
What is a Chord Progression?
03:03
The "I, IV, V" Chord Progression
08:56
More for GUITAR: The I, IV, V
02:43
More for PIANO: The I, IV, V
02:01
Mixing Up The "I, IV, V" Progression
04:36
The Minor "vi" Chord
04:52
Major Keys - Beyond the "I IV V"
10:36
More for PIANO: Beyond the "I IV V"
03:15
More for GUITAR: Beyond the "I IV V"
00:56
Minor Keys!
05:47
More for PIANO: Minor Keys
01:31
More for GUITAR: Minor Keys
00:47
Relative Keys
10:11
Transposing Your Song
05:11
Basic Rhythm
08:27
STEP 1: WRITE YOUR PROGRESSION!
05:14

Progressions for Pop, Rock, and Country

6 lectures
Hit Chord Progressions! (Pop, Rock, & Country)
01:05
"Pop" Music Chord Progressions
06:34
"Country" Music Chord Progressions
02:35
"Rock" Music Chord Progressions
04:46
Hit Songs!
00:37
STEP 2: EDIT YOUR PROGRESSION
01:50

Writing Your Vocal Melody

11 lectures
What is a "Hook"?
01:15
A Vocal Melody With a Hook!
05:09
GUITAR SCALES: Extra Help For Beginners!
07:23
Using Scales to Write Melodies (Major)
08:31
Using Scales to Write Melodies (Minor)
06:20
The Rhythm of Your Melody
03:22
Melodic Movement
05:34
Melodic Movement (Extra for GUITAR)
05:04
Transposing Your Melody
07:04
STEP 3: WRITE YOUR VOCAL MELODY!
06:00
Home is Where The Hook Is!
00:42

Writing Memorable Lyrics

9 lectures
There is only ONE you!
02:01
Writing Your Song Title
02:38
Facing Your Fears
02:04
Rhyming Schemes
02:37
What is Trite?
01:18
Vulgarity, Grammar and Slang
01:33
Metaphor and Simile
01:50
10 Awesome Lyric Writing Tips!
05:54
STEP 4: WRITE YOUR LYRICS!
03:00

Song Structure

4 lectures
The Parts of Your Song
09:06
Four Basic Song Structures
03:21
STEP 5: FINISH YOUR SONG!
06:34
My Finished Song
02:00

Putting It All Together

7 lectures
Hearing The Song Before It's Written
02:15
Chord Progression Tips!
01:58
More Choices To Make!
04:21
LESS Is More
02:07
Record The Writing PROCESS!
02:19
Study Your Favorites
01:34
THE NEXT STEP: WRITE ANOTHER SONG!
01:39

One More Quick Thing!

2 lectures
Have Fun!
00:42
Bonus Lecture: PRIVATE LESSONS Available!
00:35

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