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Join professional songwriter Cliff Goldmacher as he shares his insights on the songwriting process and on what it takes to make it in the music business as a songwriter. He begins by discussing how to write, edit, and finish songs: starting from a title or lyrical hook, a melodic idea, a chord progression or groove, or a general concept. Once the song is done, Cliff demonstrates how to prepare a lyric sheet, create a rough demo recording, and catalogue your song. He then discusses things songwriters can do to stay motivated. Next, he discusses how to move your songwriting career forward-while employing patience-and emphasizes the importance of working hard. Cliff finishes the course by debunking several songwriting myths.
Topics include:
*Writing the lyrics
*Writing the melody
*Writing chord progressions
*Creating a rough demo recording
*Motivational techniques and daily practice routines
*Moving your songwriting career forward