Songwriter Masterclass

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Better songs start with better songwriting.

Great music productions starts with great music. Develop a simple idea into a full composition. Learn how to write a melody and build a chord progression. Analyze popular songs with your instructor and learn the techniques used by the songwriters you love. Watch as they guide you through the creation of song bodies and toplines.

Key Topics:

Creative Techniques and Best Practices
Collaboration
Melody
Chord Progressions
Modulation
Analysis
Form
Splits
Topline

No class sessions are currently available for this course.

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What Students Say

great instructor!

—Sunita, California

One of a kind. Precious and deeply conscious teaching and learning exchange. Recommended to all who wonder about the mysteries of the universe <3

—Alix, Berlin, Germany

The class dynamic of instruction is extraordinary for beginners and experienced people within music. The classes are small and the interaction between students and the instructor is great. You get to ask as many questions as you like and

—Mercedes, San Jose, CA

Had an amazing time at the workshop! Nathan is really passionate teaching and talking with others. Really recommend taking their classes.

—Anthony, New York, NY

Nathan is Very knowledgeable and passionate about music. he has a ton of experience as an engineer and producer he plays piano and understands all the notes logic pro that is what i will be doing next. .looking forward to the classes

—Don, Vancouver, BC

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Songwriter Masterclass

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