Ever wondered how musicians turn events, thoughts, and feelings into lyrics? Do you wonder how they merge lyrics with a melody? This class will answer these questions (and more)!

We will cover:
-Patterns in poetry and music
-Using precise word choice and catchy phrases to convey detailed experiences, characters, events
-How to use a songwriting checklist in order to grow as a songwriter
-How to use writing routines and journaling to grow as a person (and therefore grow as a songwriter)!
-How to create cohesive songs with natural transitions (tying together complex ideas and concepts)
-How to merge lyrics with music (using syllable awareness to match a melody)
-For a closing activity, we will explore parodies (new words for popular songs)

While no prior experience is needed to take this class, it is beneficial to know what a syllable is, what a pattern is, and how to work collaboratively with others. In addition, it's great to come with a variety of favorite songs and artists in mind for discussion.

I teach using a combination of direct instruction and slide shows while leaving plenty of time for positive interaction and questions. Since songwriting is one of my favorite things to do (I've written over 100 songs and recorded 60!), I have a lot to share about this topic. It's going to be fun and time will go fast.

ARE YOU CURIOUS ABOUT MUSIC THEORY AND SONGWRITING? Consider taking the complementary class to this one titled Songwriting for Beginners (Focused on Music Theory and Chords):
https://outschool.com/classes/songwriting-for-beginners-uUqeZMgj#usm3isaHNf