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Songwriting Lessons (Private 45 Minutes)

In this class, students will learn how to write their own songs, analyze song structure, and discover why their favourite songs mean so much to them.
Max Bornstein
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5.0
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(54)
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What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
45 mins
per session
Teacher support

Class Experience

Hello! My name is Max Bornstein and I have been writing and composing songs for nearly 20 years. In songwriting, you always want to get to the heart of your idea as quickly and as effectively as possible. In my course, we will examine storytelling, explore matters that affect the heart, study song structure, dissect your favourite songs and why you enjoy them, and craft songs you can always be proud of. We will begin by creating sections of songs, followed by short compositions, and finally, fully crafted songs!

The main topics covered in this course will be:
-Analyzing and creating MUSIC and INSTRUMENTALS that support a song & lyrics
-Writing lyrics and discussing formats (stanzas, rhyme schemes, poetry)
-Taking deep dives on songs we love and why we love them
-Song craft creation (what are verses, choruses, bridges, intros, and outros? What makes an effective hook?)

Learning Goals

How to effectively write a song with a form, formula, hook, and lyrics
How to analyze other songs and what makes them effective
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Joined January, 2023
5.0
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been a songwriter for nearly 20 years. I've composed songs in bands, as well as solo. I've released numerous albums, EPs, and singles, gaining millions of streams. I have had songs broadcast on radio, satellite radio, internet radio, and placed in television shows.

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Meets on demand
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18

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