Idea To Song: A Step-By-Step Approach To Songwriting

Based on your detailed description of the course "Songwriting Unlocked," here's a summary of what you've outlined:

Course Overview:

• Module 1: Understanding Your Key

  • Learn how to identify and use key signatures.
  • Discover the 7 diatonic chords in your chosen key.

• Module 2: Crafting Your Chord Progression

  • Techniques for creating a chord progression that fits within your key.
  • Strategies for choosing chords based on their function (e.g., tonic, dominant, subdominant).
  • Guidance on avoiding clashes between chords and melody.
  • Tips for using chords outside of the key effectively to add interest without confusion.

• Module 3: Writing The Melody

  • Approaches to writing a melody that complements your lyrics.
  • Utilizing vocal range to enhance melodic expression.
  • Understanding how and when to use repetition effectively in your melody.
  • Exploring the scale used by advanced songwriters for runs, harmony, and improvisation.

• Module 4: Finishing Your Song

  • Exercises to ensure smooth flow between different parts of the song.
  • Deciding when to revise or rewrite sections of your song.
  • Techniques for choosing a fitting title for your song.
  • Advice on when to incorporate feedback into your work and when to trust your own instincts.

Additional Resources:

• Printable Worksheets + Reference Sheets

  • Lyric Planning, Rhythm Analysis, Rhyme Finder, Chord Finder, Chord Progression Planning, Melody Shaping, Solfege Ladder, Song Proofreading Checklist, Key Signatures, Guitar Chords, Keyboard Chords, Music Terms.

• Bonus Content:

  • BONUS 1: Printable worksheets for various aspects of songwriting.
  • BONUS 2: A video lesson on arranging your songs for piano.
  • BONUS 3: A comprehensive resource guide with tools, educational resources, blogs, singing resources, guidance on releasing music, and learning about the music business, including recommended Facebook groups.

The course is designed to be comprehensive, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical tools to help you write better songs and understand the mechanics behind them. It's suitable for beginners who are new to songwriting as well as more experienced songwriters looking to refine their skills. The additional resources and bonuses offer extra support to help you apply what you learn in a practical, hands-on way.