Songwriting Made Easy

From Inspiration to Finished Composition

What you'll learn

Identifying your vocal range and expertise playing the guitar

Finding the right chords

Composing intro melody

Defining song structure

Writing lyrics

Adding lyrics

Recording your music

Requirements

Knowledge about chord shapes and ability to play open chord shapes

Description

90% of beginners quit learning to play the guitar, a report published by Fender. This course, Songwriting Made Easy, demystifies the process of turning 'learning the instrument and musical ideas' into fully realized songs. From losing interest in learning to play the guitar to 'learning essential chords, chord shapes and translating those skills to composing a simple 4 chords song'. Learn open shape chords, barre chords and power chords and simple theories that make learning 'guitar and singing' simpler and using those skills to composing a simple song. If your bored with the mechanical way of learning, this course offers a unique creative experience of learning to compose simple melodies and song structures to retain your interest in music. You may become the next best musician but more importantly you will be a lot more happier expressing yourself using music. Also, you can't change an ill minded neighbour from annoying you but definitely find a sweet spot on the guitar to release that negative energy and be the sunshine in your own life. This course is designed for beginners and emerging creators, walking you through essential techniques—from developing captivating melodies and chords to crafting meaningful lyrics. Along the way, you’ll learn how to shape a song’s structure, refine your vocal delivery, and bring each piece to life with confidence.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Introduction to reference song

Lecture 3 Introduction to course reference song

Lecture 4 Prerequisites

Section 2: The world of guitar

Lecture 5 Brief History of Guitar

Lecture 6 Anatomy of Guitar

Lecture 7 Guitar Accessories

Section 3: Learn Chords

Lecture 8 Learn to play chords

Lecture 9 Using a capo

Lecture 10 Learn power chords

Lecture 11 Learn to play barre chords

Lecture 12 E and B flat/sharp

Section 4: Know your abilities

Lecture 13 Find your vocal range

Lecture 14 Know your guitar playing abilities

Section 5: Chords for the reference song

Lecture 15 Popular 4 chord songs

Lecture 16 Find the right chords

Lecture 17 Strumming reference song chords

Lecture 18 Create your own chord progression

Lecture 19 Create a song structure

Section 6: Intro melody

Lecture 20 Find the notes in the chords for your melody

Lecture 21 Simple intro melody idea

Lecture 22 Adding an extra element

Section 7: Write and Add Lyrics

Lecture 23 Write lyrics

Lecture 24 Add lyrics to your song

Section 8: Record your music

Lecture 25 Using a DAW

Beginners and intermediate level students learning to a play guitar,Learning to compose music and song writing