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UdemySONGWRITING SIMPLIFIED: Music Theory, Melody & Creativity
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UdemyYou don't need years of formal music theory to write a song—just basic chords on piano or guitar and this systematic approach. The course demystifies songwriting by breaking it into digestible elements: chord progressions (with examples from hit pop, country, and rock songs), melody construction (insider tricks for catchy hooks), song structure, and lyric writing.
Rather than abstract rules, you get ready-to-use references: charts of piano and guitar chords for all major and minor keys, scale charts, and samples of proven progressions. By the end, you'll have written a complete song from chords through lyrics. The 20+ downloadable PDFs give you chord and scale references you'll use forever.
Perfect for pianists and guitarists ready to stop just playing songs and start writing them—or for singers who want to communicate ideas to other musicians without depending on collaborators.
Writing a song is not as difficult as you think! If you can play some basic chords on Piano or Guitar, this course will teach you literally everything you need to know to get you started writing songs like the pros: Practical Music theory, Chord Progressions, Melodies, Song Structure, Lyric Writing, Creativity, Songwriting Tips & Tricks, and... YOU WON'T HAVE TO READ A NOTE OF MUSIC! And if you are a beginner player, you'll learn even more about Chords and Scales throughout the course.
SONGWRITING SIMPLIFIED will take Pianists and Guitarists step by step through the entire songwriting process, and by the end of the course, you will have written a complete song: Chords, Melodies, and Lyrics!
ALSO: Are you a singer who is frustrated by having to depend on someone else to help you write your songs?
No problem! This course will teach you basic chords on piano and guitar to get you started writing basic Chord Progressions to help you communicate your songs to other musicians you're playing or writing with.
Also included in the course:
Easy-to-read charts of Piano Chords AND Guitar Chords for all Major and Minor Keys.
Easy-to-read charts of Piano Scales AND Guitar Scales for all Major and Minor Keys.
Samples of hit Chord Progressions used in Pop, Country and Rock styles.
Insider tips that will help you write catchier melodies (hooks) in minutes.
Details on how to Transpose any song into a key that fits your vocal range.
Over 20 FREE Downloadable PDF's
And much more!
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Not the best price we've seen. The lowest we've recorded is $11.99 on 3 Aug.
This is what we recorded in US pricing — not every price this course has ever had, and prices differ by country.