27 Quick Songwriting Tips

Course details

Songwriting can be a thrilling and rewarding profession, but it's not without its challenges. In this course, join professional songwriter Cliff Goldmacher as he explores the craft—and business—of songwriting through a series of short, self-contained lessons that offer practical solutions to common problems. Cliff shares creative workarounds for songwriting issues, explaining what to do when you're stuck finding the perfect line or you can't tell if a song is finished. He also goes over problems—and offers solutions—for songwriters that are working in the recording studio or trying to pursue a career in music.

Learning objectives
Finding title ideas for your songs
Determining if your song is finished
Making your songs unique
Finding the time to write
Pitching your songs
Pros and cons of publishing deals
Networking for introverts
Finding the right studio team for your demo
Pitching your song demos to film and TV

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome
02 - What you should know before watching

1. The Craft of Songwriting

03 - You're stuck for title ideas
04 - Your songs feel long when they're not
05 - You're struggling with your second verse
06 - People aren't getting your song's message
07 - You're stuck finding the perfect line
08 - How to tell if your song's finished
09 - How to make your songs unique
10 - Your lyrics are too complicated
11 - You can't remember that great idea

2. A Career in Songwriting

12 - You can't find time to write
13 - The music business feels overwhelming
14 - Is a publishing deal for you
15 - You dread networking as an introvert
16 - How to pitch your songs and get out there
17 - You're unable to stay patient
18 - You're comparing yourself to others
19 - Your songs aren't getting cut
20 - Forgetting to appreciate career milestones

3. The Songwriter in the Studio

21 - You've booked a session but your song's not finished
22 - Should you play or sing on your demos
23 - Finding the right team for your demo
24 - What to bring to your pro demo session
25 - How to communicate with the musicians
26 - Scaled-down or full-band demo
27 - What genre to use for your demo
28 - Pitching your demo to film and TV
29 - What to ask for when your session is complete

Conclusion

30 - Next steps

27 Quick Songwriting Tips

Authors

Cliff Goldmacher