Songwriting & Music Production:The Essential Beginners Guide
What you'll learn
- Songwriting basics/development
- Finding inspiration
- Song structure i.e verse and chorus etc.
- Major & Minor scale
- Chords
- Chord progressions
- Advanced chords
- Melodies & leads
- The pentatonic scale
- Creating hooks
- Harmonies
- Bass lines
- Drum beats
- BPM & time signature
- Lyric writing
- Music production
Requirements
- No experience needed
Description
Creating music might seem overwhelming, but it can be much simpler than you think! Imagine being able to create songs that resonate deeply with listeners and leave a lasting impact. Many popular songs rely on a few basic techniques, and once you understand these, the process of songwriting and music production becomes not only accessible but incredibly fun and fulfilling. With the right guidance, you can transform your musical ideas into powerful, memorable tracks.
In this class, we’ll dive into all the essential aspects of songwriting and music production. You’ll start with the fundamentals of songwriting, learning how to find inspiration and effectively structure your songs with verses and choruses. We’ll explore the major and minor scales, and how to use chords and chord progressions to build the foundation of your songs. Advanced chords and the pentatonic scale will also be covered, giving you the tools to create complex and interesting musical pieces.
We’ll move on to crafting melodies and leads, creating hooks that captivate listeners, and developing harmonies that enrich your music. You’ll learn to construct bass lines and drum beats that provide a solid rhythmic foundation, and understand BPM and time signatures to ensure your songs have the right tempo and feel.
Lyric writing will be a key component, where you’ll learn to express your emotions and stories effectively. Finally, the course will cover music production techniques, helping you bring your compositions to life with modern production tools and software. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course will provide you with the knowledge and tools to write and produce your own hit songs.
By the end of this course, you’ll have an excellent understanding of how to confidently write amazing music. You’ll be equipped with the skills to take your musical ideas from conception to completion, transforming them into tracks that could be the next big hit.
Background music - Louie Zong
Who this course is for:
- Beginner songwriters & music producers
Instructor
- 4.8 Instructor Rating
- 1,176 Reviews
- 14,854 Students
- 7 Courses
Hey friends!
My name's Mike, I'm a 27-year-old musician and music instructor from the U.K. I've been playing, writing and producing music for the last 12 years. I co-run an organisation/charity called T.I.M.E - Together In Musical Expression where I run music workshops and classes for people of all ages and abilities.
I believe EVERYONE has it in them to create beautiful music. It's just a case of letting go of expectations and having fun with the process of creating.