There’s a songwriter lurking somewhere inside you, peeking around corners, wondering if it’s safe to come out. Now it is. This course is an invitation to let your inner songwriter step into the sunlight. All it takes is a simple “yes” and you’ll be climbing that windy hill, marveling at the view.
Ce cours fait partie de la Spécialisation The DIY Musician
Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics
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Ce que vous allez apprendre
Define and identify the point of view, form, and the "who, what, where, when, and how" in a song
Identify whether a lyric is stable or unstable through the use of line lengths, number of lines, stressed and unstressed syllables, and melody
Utilize the various rhyming techniques to evoke specific emotions in a song and define the difference between Assonance and Consonance rhyme
Use phrasing to clarify your ideas
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There is no prior experience or knowledge required to enroll in this course.
Approx. 36 heures pour terminer
Recommandé : 7 weeks of study, 3-6 hours/week
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Sous-titres : Anglais
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1 heure pour terminer
Welcome to Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics
Welcome to the course! Here we will cover all the details about the course and what you'll need to know to get the most out of your experience.
1 heure pour terminer
5 lectures
5 lectures
A Note From Pat10 min
A Note From Your Course Assistant10 min
Connect with Your Classmates10 min
Course Resources10 min
Earn A Course Certificate10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
What Are Your Goals?8 min
4 heures pour terminer
The Journey of the Song
By the end of this lesson, you will see how to develop your song idea so it creates an interesting journey from start to finish. You’ll understand your options developing the point of view of your song and will be introduced to the songwriter’s six best friends.
4 heures pour terminer
4 vidéos (Total 34 min), 4 lectures, 2 quiz
4 lectures
Lesson 1 Suggested Reading2h 10min
Lesson 1 Song List10 min
Developing an Idea from the Title10 min
"Fool's Gold" Development Example10 min
2 exercices pour s'entraîner
Point of View and The Development Engine28 min
Reflection: Developing an Idea from the Title18 min
4 heures pour terminer
Stopping and Going
By the end of this lesson, you will understand the concept of prosody as it relates to the number of lines/musical phrases in a section and to line lengths/musical phrases. You’ll create both stable and unstable line/musical groupings, using an odd or even number of lines and musical phrases. Using these tools, you’ll write a verse and chorus.
4 heures pour terminer
6 vidéos (Total 45 min), 2 lectures, 2 quiz
6 vidéos
Prosody8 min
Practice: Stable or Unstable?2 min
Five Compositional Elements1 min
Effects of Number of Lines8 min
Length of Lines9 min
Effects of Length of Lines14 min
2 lectures
Lesson 2 Suggested Reading10 min
Lesson 2 Song List10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Stopping and Going30 min
4 heures pour terminer
Sonic GPS—Mapping Your Song with Rhyme
By the end of this lesson, you will understand the relationship of rhyme schemes to prosody. You’ll create both stable and unstable sections, using various rhyme schemes to show your ear the way to go home. Using these tools, you’ll write a new verse and chorus.
4 heures pour terminer
8 vidéos (Total 80 min), 2 lectures, 2 quiz
8 vidéos
Rhyme Scheme, Part 19 min
Rhyme Scheme, Part 214 min
Perfect Rhyme6 min
Family Rhyme18 min
Finding Family Rhymes2 min
Additive and Subtractive Rhyme10 min
Assonance Rhyme5 min
Consonance Rhyme12 min
2 lectures
Lesson 3 Suggested Reading10 min
Lesson 3 Song List10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Sonic GPS—Mapping Your Song with Rhyme30 min
4 heures pour terminer
Making It Move
By the end of this lesson, you will understand language rhythms—the difference between stressed and unstressed syllables and how to put rhythm in your lines, preparing them to join into the dance with musical rhythm. Using these tools, you’ll put last week’s verse and chorus to music.
4 heures pour terminer
9 vidéos (Total 71 min), 1 lecture, 2 quiz
9 vidéos
Multi-Syllable Words10 min
One-Syllable Words9 min
Stressed vs. Unstressed Syllables9 min
Rhythm13 min
Phrasing8 min
Master Class: Melodic Rhythm and Lyric Rhythm, Part 14 min
Master Class: Melodic Rhythm and Lyric Rhythm, Part 24 min
Master Class: Melodic Rhythm and Lyric Rhythm, Part 34 min
Master Class: Melodic Rhythm and Lyric Rhythm, Part 46 min
1 lecture
Lesson 4 Suggested Reading10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Making It Move30 min
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Meilleurs avis pour SONGWRITING: WRITING THE LYRICS
par SJAug 30, 2016
If i could give this course more than 5 stars I would. It has revolutionized my approach to writing lyrics and given me tools and techniques that really blow my mind. Definitely recommend!
par MBDec 10, 2016
A great course, learned a lot but due to not being in a position to purchase the certificate OI could not submit quizzes or assignments, such a shame as I could not get feedback
par CTJan 22, 2017
Pat presents with a great demeanour and covers a lot of ground in this course.\n\nI'm definitely a better songwriter for it. This includes the secret to removing writer's block.
par MGFeb 8, 2019
It was a great course with a highly knowledgeable instructor. Just make sure quiz answers are updated regularly, as many answers were marked incorrectly when they were correct.
par MJMar 27, 2018
Lots of good tools, but no rules! Week 5 nearly killed me. Get on top of that one early as it easily takes 4-5 times longer than the other weeks to complete.
par FFDec 23, 2016
Amazing and powerful tools to craft my songs. Immediate implementation to solidify my learning. Peer reviews gave me a sense of community during the course.
par CCFeb 11, 2020
The best way for me to express my appreciation for this fabulous course would be to start sending stronger songs out into the world. Thank you so much, Pat!
par LLAug 22, 2017
It Seems Rushed Until You understand that in The First Few weeks You're being Prepared for a Big Crunch. Worth the hard work and Mulling Over books and
par JJJun 15, 2017
Enjoyed the course so much!! Got a lot of new insights on song writing and would definitely recommend to any one who would like to write good lyrics!
par SOAug 29, 2019
You can tell that Pat has taught for a while. Everything he says is clear and concise. I've written pages of notes from each week. An amazing course
par ZVMar 20, 2018
Funny, insightful, and down right mind blowing. Take this class. I don't care what you want to study, this will supplement just about everything.
par HKAug 10, 2019
Right From The First Class, My Point of View to Listening of A Song is completely changed, I'm able to analyse the songs, like how they're made.
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Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music was founded on the revolutionary principle that the best way to prepare students for careers in music is through the study and practice of contemporary music. For more than half a century, the college has evolved to reflect the state of the art of music and the music business. Berklee serves distance learners worldwide through its award-winning online extension school, Berklee Online.
À propos du Spécialisation The DIY Musician
With social media platforms and powerful recording technology at your fingertips, it’s easier now than ever before to create music and share it with your fans. But where do you begin and how do you get started? This specialization will take you through the process of writing, recording, and producing your own music in order to gain the practical skills you need to record music within ProTools, which is the industry standard Digital Audio Workstation. You’ll also work to develop an artist identity, vision, and brand for your music and learn how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign to fund your music career.
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