The Songwriting Process

Discover a more productive songwriting process. Learn how to set up your space, reduce distractions, develop your chords and lyrics, work with a cowriter, and publish your songs.

Introduction

• The songwriting process
• What you should know before watching this course

1. Before

• Keep a running list of song titles and ideas
• Keep a file of unfinished songs
• Do your research
• Set up your writing space
• Schedule an appointment to write
• Prepare for your cowrite

2. During

• Eliminate distractions
• Keep a recorder running
• Put your lyrics up on the screen
• Write out a chord chart
• Concentrate on the flow
• During your cowrite

3. After

• Register the song with your performing rights organization (PRO)
• Don't copyright your song yet
• Decide whether the song is demo worthy
• Make a plan to pitch
• Schedule your next writing appointment

Conclusion

• What's next