Confessions of a Songwriter
South Melbourne, VIC
Subject: Music Composition
The objective of this course is to equip students with the necessary tools and tips required to successfully write and compose a song. 1) What is good song writing? 2) Great songwriters and songs with basic structures 3) Finding an idea to write about 4) Brainstorming the idea 5) The all-important hook! 6) Creating the basic song structure 7) What makes a great verse and ‘b’ section? 8) What makes a great chorus and bridge? 9) Marrying lyrics to a track 10) Sharing songs/lyrics & constructive critiques 11) What makes a great song? 12) Songwriters who have explored less traditional song structures...
The objective of this course is to equip students with the necessary tools and tips required to successfully write and compose a song. 1) What is good song writing? 2) Great songwriters and songs with basic structures 3) Finding an idea to write about 4) Brainstorming the idea 5) The all-important hook! 6) Creating the basic song structure 7) What makes a great verse and ‘b’ section? 8) What makes a great chorus and bridge? 9) Marrying lyrics to a track 10) Sharing songs/lyrics & constructive critiques 11) What makes a great song? 12) Songwriters who have explored less traditional song structures 13) The reality of professional song writing 14) Writing within a pre-determined genre 15) Choosing & brainstorming themes
When
Please contact us for upcoming dates and/or more information about this class Please contact us for upcoming dates and/or more information about this class.
Where
South Melbourne, VIC 3205
Skill level
Beginner
Notes:
Total duration: 16 hrs (2 x 8hr sessions or 4 x 4 hr sessions)
The teachers
It’s not often award-winning music professionals open their doors to the public – let alone share their “insider knowledge”...
It’s not often award-winning music professionals open their doors to the public – let alone share their “insider knowledge”. But this is what Paul Wiltshire and the team at PLW Entertainment Limited are doing, with the creation of APMA (Australian Professional Music Academy).
A unique training hub created by seasoned professionals, APMA aims to teach, guide and nurture those wishing to enter the music industry with honesty, integrity and in real time!
APMA is opening doors and offering students real-life training across all areas of the music industry, including recording, production, business and song writing. The opportunity to take part in courses never before offered to the public, presented by recognised names in the music industry.
Here they will personally impart the secrets to their success. APMA’s lecturers are industry professionals; from lawyers, managers and A &R reps - to artists, writers and producers.
Class sizes will be small, so applications must be in asap – courses like these don’t come around every day.
Offered through
APMA (Australian Professional Music Academy)
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