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Music Theory For Songwriters
50% off sale ends Jan. 12th at midnight EST
Over the years, I have spent thousands of hours analyzing successful songs and found out what made them great. This year, I focused on refining how to teach music theory in the most practical and accessible way possible. Songwriting is where these concepts truly come alive, so I created this course specifically to give you powerful tools to elevate your songwriting.
HOW IT WORKS:
After purchasing, you will receive an account activation email. Click the link inside to jump in immediately.
Learn how to add color to your voicings
Analysis of 27 No. 1 Songs
Using Dissonances For Emotional Impact
What is Music Theory for Songwriters?
In this program, you’ll engage with 19 essential lessons that focus on the theory that truly matters—crafting captivating melodies, mastering song structures, and creating unforgettable hooks.
With over 3 hours of video lessons, detailed PDF materials, and in-depth song analyses, this course transforms your songwriting from average to emotionally powerful.
Table of Contents
1. Course Introduction
An introduction to this course and an overview of its contents.
2. Sharp and Flat Scales
Building an intuitive understanding of where sharp and flat notes belong in all 12 major keys.
3. Basic Chords and Major Keys
How to build triads and find all of the chords in a given major key.
4. Seventh Chords
How to build seventh chords off of each major scale degree.
5. Chord Inversions
Using different chord voicings to add variation to your progressions.
6. How Minor Keys Work
An overview of natural, harmonic and melodic minor keys and how they relate to major keys.
7. Using Secondary Dominants
An explanation and demonstration of using secondary dominants to add variation to your chord progressions.
8. Modes in the Context of Songwriting
An explanation of the different modes, as well as their particular sounds and functionalities.
9. Modes in Practice
A practical demonstration of modes and their use in songwriting.
10. Using Borrowed Chords for Color
How chords from different keys can be used to add variation to your compositions.
11. How to Use Modulations
Moving from one key to another, and different methods for utilizing modulation in your songwriting.
12. Chromatic Mediant Modulations
A specific type of modulation based on non-diatonic chords, and using them for interesting progressions.
13. Song Forms in Pop and Rock
Common structures for building pop and rock songs.
14. Principles of Melody
An exploration of melodic concepts, their emotional impact, and how to craft memorable melodies.
15. How Pros Arrange Songs
A demonstration of how different instruments and voices interact to create memorable arrangements.
16. Breaking Down a Melody
A deeper exploration into the melodic concepts of an original song.
17. Analyzing Hit Songs
An analysis of various elements of proven hit songs, including key, tempo, common chord progressions and much more.
18. Introduction to AI Song Tools
The future of songwriting, and how to creatively integrate AI into your songwriting process.What topics are covered?
- Fundamental Scales and Key Signatures: Master sharp and flat scales, understanding major and minor keys.
- Chord Construction and Inversions: Learn basic and seventh chords, including how to invert them for richer harmony.
- Advanced Harmony Techniques: Explore secondary dominants and borrowed chords to add color and complexity to your songs.
- Modes and Their Application: Understand modes in the context of songwriting and apply them effectively in your compositions.
- Modulation Strategies: Discover how to use modulations, including chromatic mediant modulations, to create dynamic song transitions.
- Song Structure and Forms: Analyze common song forms in pop and rock to structure your songs for maximum impact.
- Melodic Principles: Learn the principles of melody crafting to create captivating and memorable tunes.
- Professional Arrangement Techniques: Gain insights into how pros arrange songs to enhance emotional resonance.
- Song Analysis: Break down and analyze hit songs to uncover the secrets behind their success.
- Leveraging AI Song Tools: Introduction to modern AI tools that can streamline your songwriting process and inspire new ideas.
Music Theory For Songwriters
50% off sale ends Jan. 12th at midnight EST
Over the years, I have spent thousands of hours analyzing successful songs and found out What Made Them Great! This year, I focused on refining how to teach music theory in the most practical and accessible way possible. Songwriting is where these concepts truly come alive, so I created this course specifically to give you powerful tools to elevate your songwriting.
What's inside:
• 19 Comprehensive Music Theory Lessons: Specifically tailored for songwriters, I’ve meticulously crafted each lesson to focus only on what truly matters, cutting through the noise to deliver maximum impact.
• Over 3 Hours of Video Content: Experience a streamlined journey that takes your songwriting from average to emotionally compelling, without unnecessary filler.
• Comprehensive PDF Materials: Access clear, music theory graphs, insightful song analyses, and practical examples that reinforce your learning and inspire your creativity.
• Deep Dive Song Analysis: I break down songs to uncover the secrets behind their emotional resonance and structural brilliance, giving you actionable insights to apply to your own work.
• Introduction to AI Song Tools: Leverage modern technology to enhance your creative process, sparking new ideas and expanding your songwriting toolkit.
HOW IT WORKS:
After purchasing, you will receive an account activation email. Click the link inside to access your course immediately.
Frequently asked questions
It's a one-time purchase.
If you are a songwriter whether beginner, intermediate or advanced, this course is for you.
If you try the course and it's not for you, you can get your money back - no questions asked for 5 days. Just email us here: hello@songwriters.co
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• Fundamental Scales and Key Signatures: Master sharp and flat scales, understanding major and minor keys.
• Chord Construction and Inversions: Learn basic and seventh chords, including how to invert them for richer harmony.
• Advanced Harmony Techniques: Explore secondary dominants and borrowed chords to add color and complexity to your songs.
• Modes and Their Application: Understand modes in the context of songwriting and apply them effectively in your compositions.
• Modulation Strategies: Discover how to use modulations, including chromatic mediant modulations, to create dynamic song transitions.
• Song Structure and Forms: Analyze common song forms in pop and rock to structure your songs for maximum impact.
• Melodic Principles: Learn the principles of melody crafting to create captivating and memorable tunes.
• Professional Arrangement Techniques: Gain insights into how pros arrange songs to enhance emotional resonance.
• Song Analysis: Break down and analyze hit songs to uncover the secrets behind their success.
• Leveraging AI Song Tools: Introduction to modern AI tools that can streamline your songwriting process and inspire new ideas.