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Pop Songwriting for Beginners

85 CQ
10 Lessons
Course Info
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    1. The History of Pop Music
    A lesson with Paul Corgan
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    Through an understanding of the history of pop, we are able to gain insight into the future of pop and thus use this information to better our own songwriting!

    The History of Pop Music
    with Paul Corgan

    Through an understanding of the history of pop, we are able to gain insight into the future of pop and thus use this information to better our own songwriting!

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    2. Common Pop Song Structure
    A lesson with Paul Corgan
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    In this second piano lesson from Paul Corgan, learn how to play "Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson—a great example of common pop song structure.

    Common Pop Song Structure
    with Paul Corgan

    In this second piano lesson from Paul Corgan, learn how to play "Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson—a great example of common pop song structure.

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    3. Pop Songwriting Methods for Piano
    A lesson with Paul Corgan
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    Does inspiration need to strike in order to write a great hit? In this piano lesson, learn different methods for writing a pop song, from chords to melody.

    Pop Songwriting Methods for Piano
    with Paul Corgan

    Does inspiration need to strike in order to write a great hit? In this piano lesson, learn different methods for writing a pop song, from chords to melody.

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    4. The Importance of Timing in Songwriting
    A lesson with Paul Corgan
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    What makes a pop song so catchy? Timing, mostly. In this piano lesson, discover why timing is the key to pop songwriting and how to manipulate it yourself.

    The Importance of Timing in Songwriting
    with Paul Corgan

    What makes a pop song so catchy? Timing, mostly. In this piano lesson, discover why timing is the key to pop songwriting and how to manipulate it yourself.

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    5. Picking Chords for Different Genres
    A lesson with Paul Corgan
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    Do you need to be happy to write an upbeat song? In this piano songwriting lesson from Paul Corgan, learn how to establish a song's mood with chord choice.

    Picking Chords for Different Genres
    with Paul Corgan

    Do you need to be happy to write an upbeat song? In this piano songwriting lesson from Paul Corgan, learn how to establish a song's mood with chord choice.

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