ASSIGNMENTS:
Watch the following VIDEOS.
1. Mike Reid - Case Study: “Everywhere”
2. Gordon Kennedy - Creative Process
READINGS
Songwriters on Songwriting - interviews of Paul Simon & Lamont Dozier
2. The Songwriter’s Guide to Mastering Co-Writing - Chapter 2: Evolution of the Copyright and Chapter 3; Six Exclusive Rights of a Copyright Holder
3. DOWNLOADABLE PDF - What is Discovery vs Invention?
DAILY
At least 10 minutes of free writing. Set a timer. Put away for later.
SONG STUDY
“Show the Way”
by David Wilcox
Describe in one paragraph why this song works in tone, structure, rhyme pattern, metaphors, word choice and melody. Listen to this great song on YouTube, Spotify or buy it on iTunes. This will support your fellow songwriters. Better yet, go to his website: DavidWilcox.com. Buy some music. Sign up for his mailing list. When he does a concert near you DO NOT miss it! Your soul will be fed and the bar of your songwriting raised..
COMPOSE
Compose a piece of music (or two or three pieces) with no idea what the lyric content will be about. It could be a Verse and Chorus, or just a chord bed with no melody. Live with this music. Listen to it on you to discover the melodies and what the song will be about walks, drives and sleepless nights. Let your instincts and gut guide before beginning to form the lyric.
WRITE
Write at least two sentences summarizing songwriting wisdom and insight from each reading and video viewed.
This completes Lesson 4 of the Songwriting U Master Class.
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