6 Week Beginner Songwriting Course
The complete introduction
6 WEEKS ONLINESONGWRITING COURSE
ONLINE SONGWRITING BOOTCAMP INTRODUCTION
Are you just starting out on your songwriting journey and wanting to understand what the best ways are to write the hit songs you hear on the radio? Are you writing songs and getting stuck and wanting them to sound ‘better’ but just unsure on how to do that? Well, now is your chance to finally understand what it takes to be a successful songwriter and write the tracks you can be proud of and share with the world around you. With our “introduction to songwriting course” we teach the art of songwriting and go into real depth covering the whole process of songwriting from start to finish in real fine detail. Spread over 6 weeks, 1 hour each week with intimate small group sessions online, of which possess a strong in person experience, this course will undoubtedly take you to the level you’re aspiring to be as a songwriter with each step of the process fully broken down in simple, fun ways, We’re going to show you the way to write the songs you’ve always wanted to. The beginner course is a highly practical course and you will be assigned tasks to complete each week in relation to the session that you have had that week and we will ask you to share them in our private online community as well as sending them into us for feedback from a pro. The online community is set aside from the weekly sessions and is a great place to be, full of like minded musicians, it’s a great place to network and build friendships. We understand that every songwriter has to start somewhere and this is the ideal course for those who are beginners to intermediate and ready to move forward with their songwriting career with the right training and support. Our mentors have been in the exact same position so we’ve built this course to make sure you get the most out of every second combining all of our experience over the years we’ve made sure it’s going to enhance you to the next stage of your songwriting career.
Meet The Mentor
Danny Boyle is the founder of Songwriters International. A Singer/songwriter and multi instrumentalist, Danny has vast experience of the music industry, having been first mentored and then writing with the writers of, Little Mix, Jason Derulo, Sam Smith, Amy Winehouse, Pixie Lott, Tina Turner, Girls Aloud, Backstreet Boys, and many other international stars. He attracted interest from Prestige Management (The Vamps, Mcfly and Busted) at the age of 15 and gone on to tour all of the UK/Ireland, Europe and parts of Asia. Having had 5 sold out UK tours and as well as working with artists on tour from major labels such as Universal and Island and Modest Management (One Direction, Little Mix, 5 Seconds Of Summer and Olly Murs).
BONUSES INCLUDED
- 60 minute songwriting strategy call with course instructor Danny.
- 12 pro song feedbacks on your songs
- Week 7 session call with Danny (Q&A Session)
- Private online community
- Writing briefs from (Record labels, publishers & more)
WEEK 1: HOW TO APPROACH SONGWRITING AND THE BEST WAYS TO GENERATE CREATIVE IDEAS
- Finding the spark
- Introduction to PPS system (Planning, Preparation & Songwriting)
- Crafting the song so it writes itself
- Creating the journey in the song
- Importance of subject matter
- How to cure writers block
- The puzzle technique to craft a great lyric
- Putting yourself in inspirations way
- Writing from a place of truth
WEEK 2: CRAFTING A POWERFUL STORYTELLING LYRICS INTO YOUR SONG
- Crafting your songs story into lyrics the right way
- The most effective tool you need to write stronger lyrics
- Relation writing to transform your story
- The 3 lyrical techniques used in EVERY song on the planet and how you can use them
- Lyrical writing for choruses
- Creating contrast in your lyrics
- The benefit of questioning of answering your lyrics
- Using opposites in lyrics the right way
WEEK 3: THE KEY TO WRITING CATCHY MELODIES THAT GET STUCK IN A LISTENER'S HEAD
- The 3 key melodies every song uses and how to use them - yourself
- The importance of ascending and descending melodies
- Creating melodic contrast
- The melodic rollercoaster technique
- What is melodic motion?
- Catching the listeners attention in the first 10 seconds
- Creating space in the melody to keep the listener engaged
- How to craft a pro catchy chorus
- Creating emotional melodies
- The post chorus hook the pros always use
WEEK 4: HOW TO STRUCTURE A SONG CORRECTLY AND MAKING IT WORK FOR YOU
- The 4 forms of structure you need when songwriting
- What genre your writing and the most effective structure to use
- Timings of each sections
- The most common hit song structures
- Understanding rhyming structures
- The importance of syllable count
- Trimming the fat within the song to be the best
- How to know when you have a ‘great’ song
- Pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone
WEEK 5: HOW TO RHYME CORRECTLY AND THE KEY TO COLLABORATION
- The art of collaboration like a pro
- How to be a favourite when co-writing
- What is demo quality?
- How to produce without any knowledge or equipment
- The 5 steps to a great song production ready for release
- The importance of mixing & mastering
- When is your song production finished?
- How to get song production for FREE!
- Understanding terminology to convey your ideas into songs
WEEK 6: HOW TO ATTRACT ATTENTION AND MONETISE YOUR MUSIC
- Artist release strategy to one million + streams
- Songwriter strategy to success
- Collecting royalties as a musician
- Generating revenue
- Claiming copyright
- The 3 music societies you HAVE to sign up for
- Record label or publisher?
- How to build your catalogue like a pro
- The Importance of networking
- Building your 1 year plan to success
Student Testimonals
Join The 6 Week Beginner Songwriting Course
Your Songwriting Journey Starts Here
Now is your chance to learn from a team of industry leading mentors.
May Course:
START - Tuesday 30th May
FINISH - Tuesday 4th July
Time: 7pm - 8pm (UK time)
July Course:
START - Monday 10th July
FINISH - Monday 14th August
Time: 7pm - 8pm (UK time)
