You’ll learn the following and more:

The Anatomy of a Popular Song

If melody, harmony, rhythm, and lyrics are individual cells of a popular song, verse, chorus, and bridge are the organs. We’ll talk about what defines these elements, and how they interact. Then, you’ll delve into creating your own.

Which Chord Progressions are King and Why

There have been thousands of popular songs that have made it to the charts over the years, but you’d be surprised at how many drastically different songs use the same chord loops. We’ll look at a few of these common loops, talk about the moods and styles they convey, and discuss how we can use them in our music.

How to Hook Your Listener with Hooks

Hooks are the little snippets of song that lodge in your head and never let go. They make up the main ingredient of a song’s secret sauce, even if we, as listeners, have a love-hate relationship with them. We’ll listen to some relentlessly catchy hooks, and then try our hands at writing our own.

Songwriting Workflow & Knowing Where to Start

Like nearly everything in life, getting started is half the battle. If you’ve ever sat down and tried to write a song, you’ll know there’s nothing quite as hostile as a blank piece of paper. Should you start with the melody? The chords?? The lyrics?! We’ll examine the pros and cons of each so you can access your creativity and hit the page writing.