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Songwriting Workshop: For Teens
Phil Kanakis
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(246)
Learn the fundamentals of melody/lyric writing and arranging, and have an outlet to perform your creations.
Class Experience
About this class: During this 10 week course (See Weekly Breakdown Below) students will learn many aspects of what goes into writing a song. Some of the topics we will go over include: Chord Progressions; Melody Writing, Lyric Writing and Rhythm. We will listen to, and analyze recorded music from an array of genres and time periods to see what worked with those songs. What made them hit songs? What made these songs memorable? What stands out with Lyrics of this particular song? We will...
I have been offering lessons since I was 17 years old. I have experience teaching Piano Lessons; Vocal Lessons; Songwriting Classes; Music Production and Music Business Courses. Professionally I am a grammy balloted recording artist and producer; I've charted in the Top 100 in 6 different countries on several projects that I've worked on and produced; One album I worked on debuted at #2 on the NAR Radio Charts and stayed in Top 10 for 3 months; I've performed and produced at Carnegie Hall; worked with top producers at the Jim Henson Studios in California; and have had many sync licenses that have aired on networks such as The History Channel; The Learning Channel; Fitness Channel; WE Network.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: The homework will be based around the lesson each week.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2018
4.9
246reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Purchase College
I have been offering lessons since I was 17 years old. I have experience teaching Piano Lessons; Vocal Lessons; Songwriting Classes; Music Production and Music Business Courses. Professionally I am a grammy balloted recording artist and producer;...
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Group Class
$298
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
60 min
Completed by 45 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
8-12 learners per class
