Songwriting 101

Group guitar class taught by Joey Contreras

1 hour per week

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Receive guidance and build confidence as a songwriter as you learn the basics of song structure, the art of storytelling, tools on how to develop hooks on hooks, and rediscovering the joy of music, all while diving into your own new work in a safe, collaborative space! Writing a song doesn't have to be intimidating or a giant mystery, so check out this class to explore the stories and songs inside of you!

What's included

Video chat lessons

Learn and ask questions with Joey Contreras every week.

Lesson replays

Unlimited access to recordings from class.

Private community

Practice with people who share your love of guitar.

Taught by Joey Contreras

Teaching on Til since 2022

2 students · 3 lessons

As an active songwriter in pop, theatre, film and TV, Joey Contreras has achieved millions of streams and worldwide recognition for his various projects, performances and releases featuring some of the best vocalists in music, including Tony, Grammy and Emmy award winners and nominees.

What you'll do

Song Structure and Concept

Explore story and emotion in a song and how it's told conceptually and lyrically in a unique way. Also, learn the basics in song structure and how these anchors can assist and build a satisfying experience for the listener.

Song Structure and Concept

Explore story and emotion in a song and how it's told conceptually and lyrically in a unique way. Also, learn the basics in song structure and how these anchors can assist and build a satisfying experience for the listener.

Tips on Melodies, Rhythmic Positioning and Hooks

Let's figure out what makes a song irresistible? These days it can really be accentuated in the production and arrangement, but how can we implement repeat value even at the bones of a song? We'll explore useful tips and examples.

Tips on Melodies, Rhythmic Positioning and Hooks

Let's figure out what makes a song irresistible? These days it can really be accentuated in the production and arrangement, but how can we implement repeat value even at the bones of a song? We'll explore useful tips and examples.

Sharing and Chatting About Your Work!

We'll listen and chat about the songs that you're working on. See what you like about it, discuss any trouble spots that feel sticky or could use unlocking. This is your time to get feedback in a low stakes, fun and constructive environment as well as applying some of the tools we cover in class.

Sharing and Chatting About Your Work!

We'll listen and chat about the songs that you're working on. See what you like about it, discuss any trouble spots that feel sticky or could use unlocking. This is your time to get feedback in a low stakes, fun and constructive environment as well as applying some of the tools we cover in class.

Who you are

Anyone who is looking to start a song, finish a song or wants to just learn and think about music in a different way. Some kind of musicality is definitely encouraged, but all that's really required is being a music fan and an ability to put some chords together in some way, shape or form - whether that be on an instrument or through loops on a DAW, etc.

What to bring

- Piano or guitar or music making instrument/device/software (ie: DAW, using samples from Splice) - A way to record your brainstorming/melody gibberish/vibe finding (ie: voice memo app) - A way to write down your lyrics/scraps (ie: notes app, journal)

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