Private Intro to Songwriting: How to Write a Song, Lyric, and Melody
In this one-on-one, intro to songwriting course, students will learn the fundamentals of songwriting, how to write their own lyrics and create a melody to accompany their lyrics, leaving the class with their own original song!
Paulina Jayne
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(26)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed25 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Class Experience
Beginner - Advanced Level
In this one-on-one, introduction to songwriting course, students will learn the fundamentals of songwriting. They will learn how to write their own lyrics and create a melody to make their own song. I will encourage free writing on a daily basis and offer a short three minute opportunity in the start of most classes to put their thoughts down on paper in order to get their creativity flowing. The goal of the course is to equip the learners with the tools necessary to write a great song, share in the joy of the creative process and make revisions to their original pieces before the final opportunity to perform their original songs for the class during the last week. The curriculum will address the following topics and answer the following questions as the student needs: What is songwriting? What are the parts of a song? What careers are there in songwriting? What is a title and a hook of a song? What is subject and theme? What is rhythm and what are syllables? What does rhyming/rhyme scheme mean in songwriting? How do you create strong images in your song and why are they important? What does it look like to write focused lyrics? We will make final revisions to their originals this week in preparation for their performance in week five. I am passionate about each learner leaving the class feeling more confident in their songwriting abilities.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2024
4.9
26reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
😁About Me:
- Joyful, kind, emotionally intuitive music instructor, songwriter and touring artist
- Based in Nashville, TN
- Bachelor’s Degree in Music Business (Belmont University)
- Country Music Hall of Fame professional songwriting instructor (2018-Present)
- Vocal, guitar, stage presence and performance coach (2019-Present)
⭐️A Few Career Highlights:
- Touring opening act artist for Rascal Flatts, Old Dominion, Sheryl Crow, Chase Rice, Chris Lane, Sam Hunt, Mitchell Tenpenny, etc.
- Cowrites with #1 hit songwriters: Shane McAnally, JT Harding, Bonnie Baker, Danny Orton, Rob Crosby, Greg Barnhill, Billy Montana, Michael Farren, Frank Myers, Steph Jones, etc.
- Vocal lessons with Herschel Boone (Background Singer for Mary J. Blige, R Kelly and Kid Rock)
- Vocal lessons with Janet Kenyon (Vocal coach for American Idol and Voice contestants, Melinda DooLittle, etc.)
- Vocal lessons with Melissa Kirby (Vanderbilt University Vocal Coach)
- Private piano lessons for 12 years.
- Private guitar lessons for 4 years.
- Music production demo creation (2018-Present)
🎶Courses I Teach:
- Songwriting (private or group lessons)
- Songwriting Camps
- Guitar Lessons (private or group lessons)
- Taylor Swift Guitar Classes
- Vocal Lessons (private or group lessons)
*Keep an eye out for a growing list!*
💡Teaching Approach & Philosophy:
- Focus on the individual students’ growth and goals
- Encourage the love of music
- Go at the pace that ensures the students’ maximized retainment of material
- Goal: capture the joy of playing music and learning about it
🗒Personal Interests:
- Exercising
- Spending time with close friends
- Writing, recording and performing my own music
- Touring and traveling
📅 Scheduling:
- Happy to accommodate schedule requests
- Reach out with any questions
- Flexible to ensure the best experience for your learnerReviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$30
per sessionMeets on demand
25 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-18
