7 Secrets to HIT Songwriting

Name: 7 Secrets to HIT Songwriting
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Veteran Motown writer teaches you how to master the art of Hook, Verse, Melody writing & more. Secrets finally revealed!

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Created byClay Drayton

Last updated 11/2015

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What you'll learn

By the end of this course you will learn the secret elements that Motown used to make their songs magnetic and timeless.
You will learn the "Power of the HOOK", How to write a catchy Title, How to Hum out a Melody, How to Paint pictures with words and MORE...

Course content

13 sections • 74 lectures • 3h 49m total length

COURSE SUMMARY0:55
GOALS & REQUIREMENTS1:28

Welcome1:53
7 Secrets intro0:10
You don't need to know how to play an instrument0:41
Many people think that they can't write songs because they don't play an instrument. I explain why you don't have to be a musician to take this course.
Taylor Swift's co-writer doesn't play an instrument0:30
Songwriting Tools4:13
In this session I talk about the tools needed for this course and for becoming a professional songwriter.

Great Titles Intro0:17
What makes a Title GREAT?5:43
Intro to Spotting Great Titles0:24
Finding titles in Cliche's1:38
Finding Hot Titles on Social Media2:07
Finding GREAT Titles on Signs2:45
Finding Titles in Conversation3:29
Finding Titles on TV & Movies4:07
Titles in Life Experiences1:51
Titles beginning with "YOU"1:41
Slicing & Dicing your title10:19
In this segment I explain the process of shortening your song title to make it more attention-getting and memorable. My title is "There's Nothing Like Love". When Sliced and Diced it becomes "There's Nothing Like..."
GOOGLE your Title2:08
My Title Google Search1:00
I mentioned Googling your title to make sure that there is no other song titles like yours. Here is the Google search of my title "Nothing like love". The results are ... There was only one song with a similar title but NO song with the same title.
TITLE QUIZ

Intro to writing great Verses0:12
Building Blocks Intro0:10
Building Blocks to help create your Verses3:29
Most hit songs have structure. In this lecture I explain the process of using Building Blocks in crafting you songs,
Building Blocks pt24:22
This section continues the instructions in the process of using Building Blocks to help you craft your songs.
Building Block example #15:15
We will deconstruct my song "Making Room for Love"
My Building blocks1:00
This is and example of the Building Blocks used to write "Nothing Like Love"
Good storyline8:00
Everyone loves a good story. This talk stresses the importance of having a good story for your song.
Storyline Builders 5Ws8:52
Verse writng using the 5 Senses3:34
Using your 5 Senses (Sight, Sound, Smell, Touch and Taste) will help pictures in your story.
WRITING WITH PASSION11:53
Intro to the 1st Verse6:08
The first verse is extremely important in a song. In this section I show you it's purpose, its' necessity and how to get started writing it.
Creating the 1st Verse2:27
The 1st Line of the 1st Verse4:00
Verse Kick Starters4:09
My 1st Verse1:00
This is and example of the 1st used to write "Nothing Like Love"
The Lyric Writing Process5:52
Metaphors and Simple phrases3:52
VERSE QUIZ
My Pre-Chorus1:00
This is and example of the Pre-Chorus used to write "Nothing Like Love"
Second Verses4:40
My 2nd Verse1:00
This is and example of the 2nd Verse used to write "Nothing Like Love"
What is a BRIDGE?3:34
Learning what a bridge is and how to build one
My Bridge1:00
This is and example of the Bridge used to write "Nothing Like Love"
Surprise twist3:55

Requirements

Note Pad, Pen/Pencil, Recording device
You do not have to be able to play an instrument or have any recording software. Desire is all that is required.

Description

When Clay Drayton instructs songwriters, he comes from a place of experience and longevity. He doesn't want you to be a “1 Hit Wonder”. You will learn the secrets of writing songs that have the potential to become Classics.

What many songwriters today are missing are mentors (Seasoned writers who have "Been there, Done that!") to help them develop their songs with tried and proven methods of creating Hit songs. Clay will give you examples, templates and tools to use in your songs. He will be your mentor. He will help you write songs that everyone will want to hear and singers will want to cover.

Not only will Mr. Drayton instruct you, but he will consult with, critique and collaborate with his students.

Who this course is for:

This class is for those who have a desire to write their first song or those who would like to take their songwriting to the next level.

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Before You Start2 lectures • 2min

Welcome5 lectures • 7min

Preparation H.I.T.S.3 lectures • 20min

SECRET #1 A Great Title13 lectures • 37min

SECRET # 2 A Powerful Hook6 lectures • 22min

SECRET #3 The Chorus3 lectures • 7min

SECRET #4 A Great Melody7 lectures • 24min

SECRET #5 Writing Greating Verses23 lectures • 1hr 29min

SONG STRUCTURE - Putting all the pieces together2 lectures • 9min

SECRET #6 Collaborating3 lectures • 2min

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