Songwriting for PIANO and GUITAR. Chord Progressions, Scales, Melodies, and Lyrics... with no Music Reading!
InstructorSteve GlazerEditorial course preview
These 3 complementary views highlight concrete, legible examples from the course presentation.
This image shows a piano keyboard labeled with Roman numerals on both white and black keys, illustrating how functional harmony is mapped directly onto the instrument for songwriting.
A split-screen display showing a detailed B Diminished chord diagram alongside a live demonstration of the instructor playing the chord on an acoustic guitar.
A close-up view of a piano keyboard displaying the Major Scale pattern WWHWWWH, with fingers positioned to demonstrate the notes.
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Lessons provide specific guidance for both piano and guitar, including chord charts and scale applications tailored to each instrument.
The curriculum follows a clear, numbered sequence to move from chord progressions through melody and lyrics to final song structure.
The content emphasizes fundamental theory and structure, which may lack the depth required for advanced songwriting craft or complex arrangements.
The curriculum aligns well with the target audience of beginner piano and guitar players seeking songwriting fundamentals.