SIMPLIFIED SINGER SONGWRITING on guitar for beginners

Name: SIMPLIFIED SINGER SONGWRITING on guitar for beginners
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Learn to easily structure & write songs on guitar, write lyrics, sing and perform them. Become a songwriter the easy way

Created byDerek Johnson

Last updated 9/2023

English

What you'll learn

You'll earn which easy to play guitar chords complement each other, and how to create a variety of songs with chord combinations. Includes pdf's & examples
You'll learn different ways to write and rhyme lyrics from your own imagination or with the help of AI tools.
You'll learn simple vocal and breathing techniques, ways to warm up and strengthening your voice with easy and fun exercises.
Learn ways to create your own sound / style while setting up a low cost and easy to set up recording setup in your own room.
You'll learn ways to combine easy chord progressions & lyrics while finding your inner voice, and then learn ways to easily keeping track of original songs.
You'll learn basics on how to perform your songs live and in different settings. Learn how to calm nerves, gain confidence and prepare for a live performance
You'll learn about song structure the fun and simple way with examples & PDF's. You'll learn song element terminology and all about constructing songs
You'll learn the basics of creating a unique personal brand, with tips on promoting and releasing your songs while creating a musician persona

Course content

11 sections • 39 lectures • 1h 44m total length

My Story / Why songwriting is a great outlet - Time: 3 Min.3:31
You don't have to be an expert musician or to write your own song. You just need a reason and a desire to try a new creative adventure. This is a story about how I discovered songwriting, and why it is such a great outlet and a fun way to express yourself and be creative.
Welcome to the Course / About me - Time: 3.15 Min.3:17
Introduction to the course and my background. A Welcome section for Beginner to Intermediate level guitar players / and even piano players, who would like to learn how to compose and write your own original songs, write your own lyrics and sing your own songs, and even perform them for friends, family or an audience, without the need to read notes, without having to be an amazing singer or know music theory.
Course Agenda - an explanation - Time: 1 Min.1:10
I will go over the course plan and tell you about some of the bonuses and exclusive benefits that come with the course.
What you need to know - Time: 1:20 Min.1:19
This is a short explanation of what you need to know to successfully complete this course
Course preparation - items you'll need - Time: 0:45 Sec.0:46
This is a short explanation of what items and equipment you need to successfully complete this course

Introduction to fundamentals of songwriting - Time: 0:48 Sec.0:47
This is a short video to explain the upcoming sections about song song structure
Song structure Basics - Time: 4:23 Min.4:23
This section gives you a description of song elements and their terminology, as well as an introduction to song building techniques. An SPECIAL EXTRA PDF booklet for your reference is provided at the end
Fun Facts about Pop Songs - Time 0:37 Sec.0:36
A few fun facts about the origin of pop songs and the average length of pop songs
Song structure examples - Time: 8:50 Min8:52
This lesson gives you, with visual references, several arrangement examples of songs and how they are built. A SPECIAL EXTRA PDF for your reference is provided at the end of this lesson
Assignment: Discover different Song Structures yourself - Time: – 1:05 Sec.1:05
This is the first assignment for this course. Listen and discover how your favorite artists create and arrange their songs. Write down as many examples as you can.
Song structure section wrap-up - Time: 0:47 Sec.0:46
A summary of this course section with segway into the next section

Introduction to chords and chord progressions - Time: 2:03 Min2:13
In this video you will be introduced to what chords and chord progressions are and what to expect.
Tuning your guitar - Time: 1:43 Min.1:43
This video is to help students tune their guitar, and give tips on how to tune up before playing,
Introduction to Progressions - Part 1 - Time: 2:25 Min.2:24
In this section students will learn about a popular, simple 4 chord combination that is used in many popular songs. Then it will give you a chance to practice them.
Mixing Chords with the Chord shuffle game - Time: 1:43 Min1:42
In this video, students will learn how to experiment mixing chords from a chord progression in a simple, fun way with a simple and fun game I created for you.
Chord progression - Part 2 - Introduction - Time: 1:01 Min.1:01
This video will introduce you the upcoming section of several new combinations of chords that will help you create great original songs. Included in this lecture is an E-book of various chord progression to help you practice, and a chord chart.
Chord progressions 2 - Progression 1 - Time: 4:43 Min4:43
In this section students will learn about EAD Chords, and different examples of use and ways to play this progression
Chord progressions 2 - Progression 2 - Time: 2:42 Min.2:40
In this section students will learn about CFG Chords, and different examples of use and ways to play this progression
Chord progressions 2 - Progression 3 - Time: 4:34 Min.4:33
In this section students will learn about CDEmG Chords, and different examples of use and ways to play this progression.
As a special thank you for completing this section, you will receive A SPECIAL EXTRA Chord compilation overview PDF for your reference provided at the end of the next lesson
What is a Capo – Time: 1:12 Min.1:12
In this short and fun video, students will learn about a Capo and how it can be used to change the Pitch of your chord progressions, to fit your singing style and range.
As a special thank you for completing this section, you will receive A SPECIAL EXTRA Chord compilation overview PDF for your reference provided at the end of this lesson

Introduction to creating Lyrics and Rhymes – Time: 1:24 Min.1:24
6 Tips for Creating Great Lyrics - Time: 5:17 Min.5:27
This video is about the top 6 tips to help you get started with lyric writing and get the most out your lyric writing journey. It gives you guidance and insight into what to tap into to create your own songs.
Rhyme schemes and patterns - Time: 2:35 Min.2:35
This video will give you tips on how to construct rhymes and rhyme schemes to help your words complement each other. It will give several examples of how to create different rhythm to your lyrics.
At the end of this lesson, you will receive my exclusive E-Book PDF: Lyrics and Rhymes, Tips for Creating Great Lyrics

Singing and vocal control – fundamentals – Time: 4:154:14
This video will introduce you to Singing fundamentals. It will show you the 3 keys to crafting great vocal melodies and gaining vocal control. and tips for keeping track of ideas.
Introduction to Singing - time: 1:15 Min.1:15
This video is to introduce you to what it means to sing and well as tips to build confidence and get rid of any fears about singing or using your voice.
2 Great Vocal warm-up exercises - Time: 4:04 Min.4:04
This video will show you two great warm-up exercises that the pro's use, which will help you warm up before a concert or a practice.
Vocal Tone and Resonance - Time: 3:02 Min.3:01
This video will show ways to identify your vocal source and singing style and give you ways to follow best practices and adapt your voice.

Top 4 Easy & low cost Apps for audio recording - Time: 3:06 Min.3:05
This video will teach students song recording basics with an introduction to 4 of the best low cost and easy to use music recording apps
9 ideal recording equipment items for a great home Studio - Time: 5:21 Min.5:21
This video will show you 9 essential items you need for a basic and ideal home recording studio
Important Course Conclusion video1:36
This video is a fun thank you for completing the course sections. I also tell you about some great exclusive extras that you will receive for having participated in the Singer Songwriting for Beginners course.

Requirements

No Music theory required. You only need beginner to intermediate level guitar basic knowledge of 2-3 simple guitar chords, able or willing to read simple guitar tabs and the willingness to experiment and have fun. No singing experience required, but encouraged.

Description

In this course you will:

√ Learn how to create, write and sing your own original songs the EASY and FUN way .

√ Learn about how great songs are created, through the use of an assortment of the best, and easiest to play chord progressions, without having to read music notes.

√ You will learn how to write and rhyme your own lyrics and sing your own songs in private and / or in public without prior experience.

√ You will learn to gain confidence and skills to sing and perform your very own original song or songs for friends, family or even an audience and learn ways to warm up your voice and find your distinctive vocal tone.

√ You will receive several exclusive E-Book Pdfs full of useful chord charts, chord progression, tips on singing, and information to help you during and after the course is finished.

√ By the end of this course you will have the knowledge and skills necessary to put together your very own original songs, learn how to keep track of your ideas, write down your songs, recording them, using AI to help you come up with lyrics, and a what you need to set up your own mini home recording studio.

√ You will get a pdf full of information to help you create and promote your your own personal brand / musician persona.

√ You will have access to an exclusive Facebook group of likeminded singer songwriters when you can share or listen to beginner to intermediate song writers share their original songs and news.

√ You will have access to 2 videos of me, your instructor, singing and performing 2 never before heard original songs that I created for this course as an example.

Who this course is for:

This course is for Beginner to Intermediate level guitar players / and even piano players, who would like to learn how to compose and write your own original songs, write your own lyrics and sing your own songs, and even perform them for friends , family or an audience, without the need to read notes or know music theory..

SIMPLIFIED SINGER SONGWRITING on guitar for beginners

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Introduction, Welcome and preparation5 lectures • 10min

Fundamentals of songwriting and song structure basics6 lectures • 16min

Chords and Chord Progressions9 lectures • 22min

Mid-Course Check in1 lecture • 1min

Creating Lyrics and Rhymes3 lectures • 9min

Singing Techniques and Vocal exercises4 lectures • 13min

Putting it all together1 lecture • 4min

AI Tools and Apps for song building1 lecture • 3min

Performing your songs live2 lectures • 8min

Recording your songs3 lectures • 10min

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