Write Think and Act Like a Professional Songwriter

Want to know how to become a songwriter? Cliff Goldmacher shows what it takes to make it in the music business as a professional songwriter.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know before watching this course

1. The Nuts and Bolts of the Songwriting Process

• Writing from a title/lyrical hook
• Writing from a melodic idea
• Writing based on a general concept
• Writing from a chord progression/groove
• Editing your lyric
• Editing your melody
• Editing your song structure
• How to finish problematic songs

2. What to Do When Your Song Is Finished

• Finalizing your lyric sheet
• Create the definitive rough recording
• To demo or not to demo?
• Some organizational tips
• Pitching your song

3. Acting Like a Professional Songwriter

• Motivating yourself to write
• Daily routines to improve your writing

4. Songwriting Career Insights

• Moving your career forward
• The value of patience
• Why talent isn't enough
• The myths of songwriting success

Conclusion

• Next steps