Songwriting: Writing the Music
Learn to create compelling melodies and harmonies for your lyrics with Berklee expertise.Songwriting: Writing the Music
Learn to create compelling melodies and harmonies for your lyrics with Berklee expertise.Songwriting: Writing the Music
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Create compelling melodies and chord progressions
Develop memorable melodic hooks
Match music effectively with lyrics
Build contrast between song sections
Craft emotionally resonant harmonies
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1.7 Hours PreRecorded video
8 quizzes
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course teaches songwriters how to create strong, expressive melodies and harmonies. Students learn to construct effective chord progressions, develop memorable melodic hooks, and match music to lyrics. The curriculum covers emotive chord selection, harmonic rhythm, melodic development, and storytelling through music. Through practical exercises and professional guidance, participants develop skills to create emotionally resonant songs.
Welcome to Songwriting: Writing the Music
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Choosing Emotive Chords
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Creating Contrast with Harmonic Rhythm
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Developing Interesting Melodies
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Telling a Story with the Music
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Mastering the Art of Songwriting
Scarlet Keys is a highly respected Professor of Songwriting at the Berklee College of Music, where she has been shaping the next generation of songwriters for over 15 years. A former staff writer for Warner Chappell, her impressive career includes a gold record in Sweden and a top ten hit in Britain, with her songs spanning various genres such as jazz, country, Americana, folk, and pop. Scarlet has collaborated with renowned artists like Chris Stapleton and Charlie Puth, and her work has been featured in films, television, and national commercials. Notably, she has taught successful artists including Charlie Puth and Ingrid Andress. In addition to teaching, Scarlet is an active writer and speaker; she recently published her book The Craft of Songwriting: Music, Meaning and Emotion and hosts the podcast "What's in a Song." Through her innovative teaching methods and commitment to songwriting excellence, Scarlet continues to inspire both her students and the broader music community.
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