Ready to express yourself through song or improve your songwriting craft? Transform ideas and emotions into melody and prose with this learning path, and explore music theory, songwriting best practices, and tips for managing your songwriting career.
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Learn the fundamentals of music theory.
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Explore the process of songwriting.
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Get tips to further your songwriting career.
Courses
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Music Theory for Songwriters: The Fundamentals2h 50mMusic Theory for Songwriters: The Fundamentals
By: Julian Velard
Professional musician Julian Velard covers the basics of music theory through the lens of songwriting. Explore intervals, chord progressions, voice leading, song forms, and more.
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Music Theory for Songwriters: Harmony2h 53mMusic Theory for Songwriters: Harmony
By: Julian Velard
Learn music theory through the lens of songwriting. These tutorials cover the basics of harmony: minor scales, modes, 7th chords, modulations, and more.
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The Business of Songwriting: First Steps1h 20mThe Business of Songwriting: First Steps
By: Garrick Chow
Get started in the business of songwriting. Learn about all of the major organizations, rights, and procedures that songwriters have to deal with in the music business.
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4
20 Unofficial Rules of Songwriting35m20 Unofficial Rules of Songwriting
By: Cliff Goldmacher
Professional songwriter Cliff Goldmacher reveals 20 unofficial songwriting rules that can make your songs more engaging and memorable.
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Write Think and Act Like a Professional Songwriter1h 26mWrite Think and Act Like a Professional Songwriter
By: Cliff Goldmacher
Want to know how to become a songwriter? Cliff Goldmacher shows what it takes to make it in the music business as a professional songwriter.
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The Dos and Don'ts of Songwriting Collaboration24mThe Dos and Don'ts of Songwriting Collaboration
By: Cliff Goldmacher
Join professional songwriter Cliff Goldmacher as he explains best practices for songwriting collaboration, from planning the song promotion to keeping the co-write moving forward.
Instructors
Julian Velard
Video Editor and Audio Engineer | Songwriter and Performer
Garrick Chow
Senior Staff Instructor @ LinkedIn | Video-based Training Expert
Cliff Goldmacher
GRAMMY-Recognized, #1 Hit Songwriter | 2x TEDx Speaker | I help organizations build cultures of innovation through a songwriting program that enhances productivity, collaboration, problem-solving and engagement.