Beyond Basics:
Songwriting with Stuart!
A practical guide to creative songwriting for guitarists.
Struggling to turn your musical ideas into full-fledged songs? Discover how to write compelling music anytime, anywhere.
INTRODUCING
SONGWRITING WITH STUART!
Throughout the course, you'll discover how to:
- Use music theory in a straightforward and practical way to express your musical ideas.
- Write honest, meaningful lyrics that resonate without sounding immature or corny.
- Quickly create unique and effective chord progressions.
- Find inspiration and unique ways to express your thoughts and feelings through music.
- Develop memorable melodies using both theoretical knowledge and intuitive ear skills.
- Learn to record effective song demos with limited gear or technical knowledge.
- Create distinctive guitar parts that drive and enhance your songs.
Yes, You Can Write Songs!
In this Songwriting course, discover how to unlock your creativity and craft compelling songs, no matter where you're starting from.
ENROLL NOW
In The Next Week, You Could…
- Write your first original song
- Begin developing a repertoire of songs you're proud of
- Experiment with recording and sharing your music
- Start mastering essential songwriting techniques
- Begin bringing your musical ideas to life
No matter where you're starting from, this next week could kickstart your songwriting journey. Join us in exploring the art of song creation in this course.
What's Included...
MODULE 1
Introduction
Welcome to the foundational module where we kickstart your journey into the art of songwriting.
- Write a Song! Stuart takes you on a quick step-by-step songwriting exercise immediately!
- Course and Instructor Introduction
Now that you've laid the groundwork, you're ready to dive into the exciting world of crafting your own songs.
MODULE 2
Chord Progressions
In this module, you'll master the art of creating compelling chord progressions that form the backbone of every great song.
- Chord Functions: Learn the basics of chords and how they work together in a song.
- Intro to the Major Scale and Diatonic Harmony
- Common chord progressions
- Song Form
- So much more!
Armed with these techniques, you'll be able to confidently build the harmonic structure of your compositions.
MODULE 3
Melody
Dive into the realm of melody creation and learn how to craft captivating tunes that resonate with your listeners.
- How to use major and minor scales as well as scale fragments to craft melodies.
- Intro to Improv
- Dozens of tips and tricks for melody writing!
With these melody-writing tools in your arsenal, you'll bring your songs to life with memorable and emotive melodies.
MODULE 4
Lyrics
Explore the craft of lyric writing and discover how to convey your thoughts and emotions through impactful and authentic lyrics.
- Rhyming - there's a lot to it!
- Writing catchy lyrics / hooks
- Learn to juggle the complex web of inspiration, discipline, technique, and expression when writing lyrics.
- Step-by-step lyric writing: For when you just want to follow instructions.
By mastering these lyric-writing techniques, you'll be able to tell compelling stories and connect deeply with your audience through your songs.
MODULE 5
Riffs and Motifs
Unleash your creativity with riffs and motifs, and learn how to create hooks that grab listeners' attention and define your songs.
- Basic riff writing
- Rhythmic vocabulary
- Power chords
- Song form and arranging
Armed with these techniques, you'll craft signature musical motifs and riffs that make your songs instantly recognizable.
MODULE 6
Recording and Production
Delve into the essential skills of arranging, recording, and production to turn your musical ideas into polished and professional-sounding tracks.
- What is a demo?
- Recommended gear
- Intro to editing, mixing, and effects
- Production and the creative process
With these production skills under your belt, you'll be able to confidently bring your songs to fruition, from initial concept to final master.
MODULE 7
So Long, Farewell!
Wrap up your songwriting journey with a comprehensive checklist that guides you through refining your songs, establishing a creative routine, and planning your next steps.
- Ultimate Songwriting Checklist
- Developing a songwriting soutine
- What’s next? Where do we go from here? The words are coming out all weird, where are we now?
Equipped with this ultimate songwriting toolkit, you're prepared to embark on your continued musical journey with confidence and clarity.
BONUS MODULE
BONUS!!
It's a secret. Might be random crap, might be the ultimate magic key to songwriting. Who knows?!
- Like I said, it's a secret.
- What part of "secret" do you not understand?
- Okay fine, I'll tell you -- it's some extra exercises and a lesson on writing love songs.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
PRINTABLE HANDOUTS
These handouts provide quick reference and guidance for important concepts and exercises.
- Templates and worksheets for songwriting exercises
- Step-by-step checklists
- Guitar fingering charts for scales and chords
- Multiple reference charts for writing chord progressions
COMMUNITY ACCESS
Join the discussion!
- Share your progress, struggles, and songs with other songwriters!
- I, Stuart, will be hanging out here from time to time, answering questions, complaining, and sharing additional tips and writing prompts.
- If I'm being perfectly honest I'm not quite sure what to expect with this community feature...
- I think I just hit a wall. This is a lot of typing.
This Course Is For You If...
- You have a passion for music and want to learn how to transform your ideas into complete songs.
- You struggle with writer's block and need practical techniques to overcome creative hurdles.
- You're a guitarist who wants to expand your skills beyond playing covers to composing original music.
- You're looking for a supportive, encouraging environment to explore and refine your songwriting skills.
- Your music theory knowledge is limited or you'd like get better at applying theory to your playing and writing.
- You're new to songwriting and seek a structured approach to develop your abilities.
People of the World, Friends and Relatives,
My name is Stuart Alexander Lehman-Brown
...and I have a confession: I started playing guitar and writing songs to look cool. Turns out, it made me feel cool too—confident, excited, and satisfied.
After earning a Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Writing and Production from Berklee College of Music, I settled in the North Bay, where I've performed at venues like Great American Music Hall and Yoshi’s Jazz Club, recorded and produced multiple albums, and taught over 50,000 lessons. Now I'm living my best life teaching guitar, walking my dogs, and writing songs.
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