Masterclass
Do you write songs and often get stuck? We will help you get unstuck and write any time.
- The "ALMOST BUT NOT QUITE COMPLETE GUIDE TO SONGWRITING“ is over 52 hours of lessons!
- We aren't just reading boring scripts. Going through this course is like you are hanging out with friends. Who are teaching you their songwriting secrets and telling a few horrible dad jokes along the way!
- Writer’s Block is a myth. If you know what we know, you can take a tiny snippet of inspiration and turn it into a great song without trial and error, but instead just KNOWING what you have to do.
- Stylistic diversity! We don’t just teach a huge variety of styles, but we have actually worked in those styles as well and back it up by showing you our songs in pop, rock, classic rock, metal, progressive rock, jingles, musical theater, Disney music etc.
- The value of what is offered here is unbelievable. The same information at a great music college (we should know, because Henning graduated from there) costs $54,000. The online version is still $13,000. Its crazy to offer it to you for 2.3% of that! CRAZY!
Overview
Are you ready to take your songwriting skills to the next level?
Our comprehensive songwriting course is designed to help you master the art of creating powerful and meaningful songs, no matter if you are an absolute beginner or a more advanced songwriter.
In this course, we will cover the three essential components of songwriting, Harmony, Melody and Lyrics.
We will also feature exclusive interviews and analyses from real songwriters to provide you with insights and perspectives from professionals in the industry.
Throughout the course, we will provide you with recommended reading, resources, tasks and assignments to help you continue your journey as a songwriter. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced songwriter, this course is designed to help you take your songwriting skills to the next level. So why wait? Get the course now and start writing songs today!
Harmony
In the Harmony section, you will learn everything you need to know about chords, time signatures, and diatonic chords. We will explore various harmony patterns in different genres, including classic rock and metal, and teach you how to write lead sheets. We will also cover modulation, modal interchange, and chord scale voicings. By the end of this section, you will have a solid understanding of how harmony works and how to use it effectively in your songwriting.
Lyrics
In the Lyrics section, we will dive into the art of writing lyrics. We will teach you how to find inspiration and topics, as well as how to find and arrange words, phrases and lines. You will learn about different rhyming patterns and tools, and explore jingle writing as well as Ed Sheeran’s approach to lyrics. We will also cover classic rock and metal lyrics, as well as the infamous Vogon Poetry. By the end of this section, you will have a deep understanding of how to craft compelling and engaging lyrics.
Writing
In the Writing section, we will put all the pieces together and teach you how to write a complete song. We will cover basic ear training and learn how to build and develop phrases, as well as how to write melody to a given chord progression or chords to an existing melody line. We will also cover reharmonization. You will learn how to write on different instruments, such as piano and acoustic guitar, and how to start writing based on nothing but a drum track. By the end of this section, you will be able to write and arrange a complete song from start to finish.
Real Writers
Finally, our Real Writers section will feature exclusive interviews and analyses from real songwriters, including Jen Majura, Aaron English, Blair Borland, and Nessa Vans.
You will learn about their creative process and get insights into how they approach songwriting.
Testimonials
Meet Your Instructors - Henning Pauly & Rafael Cano
Henning has been writing songs for over 30 years now. He has written and produced a ton of albums. He studied Arranging and Sound Design at Berklee College of Music and graduated with honors (summa cum laude). He worked for 6 years in Los Angeles as a producer and jingle writer before moving back to Germany to continue as a producer before turning to his current adventures on his YouTube channel EytschPi42.
His own releases cover a wide range of styles, but he is best known for his progressive rock and metal work on albums from Frameshift (with James LaBrie and Sebastian Bach), Chain, Roswell Six (Steve Walsh from Kansas, Sass Jordan, Michael Sadler), Psychic for Radio, Shadow’s Mignon and Henning Pauly.
Rafael started writing his first songs more than 20 years ago. He is the band leader and singer of the indie rock band Campaign like Clockwork, with whom he won a lot of nationwide German band contests and played innumerable shows and festivals as well as a European tour.
Henning and Rafa met during the production of the Campaign like Clockwork album Neon For No One in 2008. They have worked, played, written, arranged and filmed together ever since. Their true friendship and equal enthusiasm for songwriting in all its forms make them a perfect screen team, providing you with just the right mix of in-depth knowledge and silly banter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours of instruction are included in the Complete Songwriting Course Bundle?
Over 52 hours. Yep. Over 50 years of combined real-life, professional experience have been distilled into 52 hours of lessons so that you don’t have to wait this long to give your songs the treatment they deserve.
How are Henning Pauly and Rafael Cano qualified to teach songwriting?
Great question. In short, Henning went to Berklee and did a double major in Contemporary Writing and Production as well as Music Synthesis, graduating summa cum laude (with highest distinction), and worked in LA for years writing jingles professionally and writing/producing/publishing albums with well-known musicians and vocalists. Rafael is an experienced and published songwriter, singer and bandleader. Both are insane music theory nerds.
Am I able to buy each section individually or do I need to purchase the whole bundle?
You can buy the entire bundle (the best deal), but you can absolutely buy each section individually. No problem.
Is this only for a certain style of music?
No. This course covers multiple genres of music: singer/songwriter, classic rock, metal, pop, Disney, musicals, jingles etc. All examples of these genres were written by Henning and Rafael themselves just to prove to you that the techniques and tools presented in this course actually work!
Do I need any prior knowledge to get something out of the course?
NO. This course is just as much for beginners as it is for experienced musicians. The latter can probably skip a few lessons, but we pick you up at the beginning and guide you all the way to the most complex concepts.
What if I get stuck or need help?
When you buy the course, you are invited to join a private Facebook and Discord group where you can join hundreds of other course owners and all our instructors to ask any questions you might have and find help. You can even show any progress you are making and ask for feedback!
How is the course delivered?
Once you have bought the course, you can stream at any time, right from our website on our custom platform which lets you keep track of your progress and interact with your instructor.
