Craft your first song: essentials of songwriting

This is an ideal course for aspiring songwriters looking to write their first song and understand the fundamentals of songwriting.

This course takes you through the process of writing a song, from crafting the lyrics to creating a compelling melody. It begins with a comprehensive introduction to songwriting, teaching you how to get your creative juices flowing and find inspiration in your favourite songs and artists.

You’ll also learn about the importance of keeping a journal, starting a hook book, and understanding the basic craft of songwriting. The course will guide you on how to write from your experiences, take inspiration from other musicians, and record any spur-of-the-moment inspirations.

By the end of this course, you will have an understanding of:

  • Finding inspiration
  • Song structure
  • Crafting lyrics
  • Creating melody
  • Writing songs for others

Certification for modern music creators in the digital landscape.

Blend the best of traditional with the most cutting-edge
knowledge about tech so that you can make it big in today’s digital world.

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Audius Mtawarira

A singer-songwriter and Sony Music Australia’s lead producer for over 20 years.

Sylvester Carter

Previously Senior Director of Operations at Music World/Sanctuary Group, and manager of an impressive roster of renowned artists.

Ravi Kumar

A seasoned rights management consultant and creative who specialises in music publishing, distribution, intellectual property, rights management, and A&R.Â