Writing Melodies To Lyrics

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Aaron Cloutier

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1. Getting started

1. Intro & About Me.mp4

01:17

2. Before we begin.html

3. Overview - Heres What To Expect From This Course.mp4

01:09

4. Travel Light - The Bear Minimum You Will Need For This Course.mp4

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2. Writing Melodies To Lyrics - Core Curriculum

1.1 FMC - Writing Melodies To Lyrics - Songwriting Template.zip

1. One And Done - Working With Songwriting Templates.mp4

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2. Defining Your Songs Parameters.mp4

02:15

3. Lets draft out your songs parameters (Short questionnaire).html

4.1 Song Parameter Checklist.pdf

4. Defining Your Songs Parameters (Continued).mp4

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5.1 Song Parameter Checklist.pdf

5. Squeeze The Lemon - Getting The Musical Juice Out Of Your Lyrics.mp4

06:45

6.1 fmc - c major scale.zip

6.2 Major Scale Cheat Sheet.pdf

6. Hanging In The Balance - Writing Melodies To Lyrics From Scales.mp4

04:50

7.1 fmc - chords in c major.zip

7. Decorate The Cake - Using A Chords First Approach To Writing Melodies.mp4

08:28

8.1 4 Ways To Improve Your Songs - Finishing Songs.mp3

8.2 4 Ways To Improve Your Songs - Inspiration.mp3

8.3 4 Ways To Improve Your Songs - Lyrics.mp3

8.4 4 Ways To Improve Your Songs - Melody.mp3

8.5 Write Better Songs Today Multi-Step Guide.pdf

8. In Closing.mp4

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3. Extra Material

1. How To Make A Melody Catchy - Using Repetition.mp4

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2. How To Write Melodies By Ear - Songwriting Session.mp4

13:14

3. Kickstart The Process By Bookending Melodies - Pt. 1.mp4

04:15

4. Kickstart The Process By Bookending Melodies - Pt. 2 - Songwriting Session.mp4

05:13

Description

Quickly learn how to write catchy, hummable melodies to your pre-existing lyrics.

What You'll Learn?

How to write catchy melodies to suit your lyrics.
How to write melodies using a "music first" approach.
How to write melodies completely by ear.
Basic music theory concepts to aid in your music making.
Specific elements on what makes a melody catchy.
Working with songwriting templates.

Who is this for?

Lyricist who want to learn to put music to their words but don't know where to begin.

Songwriters who struggle with finding the right melodies that convey the story of their words.

What You Need to Know?

No prior music theory knowledge needed. You will learn everything you need to know.

Tools needed include: Computer and a D.A.W. I use Logic Pro X for each lesson.

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Description
Learn a simple framework to take your lyrics and turn them into a catchy melody that is sure to get stuck in the listener's head.

What To Expect

This course will teach you everything you need to know about how to take those lyrics that have been sitting on the shelf and finally turn them into a hummable and memorable melody regardless of your skill level or knowledge of music theory. No matter if you're a complete beginner just starting out or a seasoned pro looking for a new perspective on writing songs, I'll show you a simple framework to go from writer's block, to inspired idea so you can quickly write the music that is most meaningful to you and ultimately, your audience.

Throughout this course, I demonstrate my process of how I create music to pre-existing lyrics in a step by step fashion based on specifications I would typically receive from a privat client. Specifically, I'll be working on putting together a catchy chorus melody for an alternative rock song inspired by bands like my chemical romance using lyrics written by my friend Melanie. I'll be demonstrating how I determine not only what notes to use, but also the mood, tonality, phrasing, rhythm and tempo of how the rest of the music will sound.

If that sounds like your bag, I humbly invite you to join me.
Who this course is for:
Lyricist who want to learn to put music to their words but don't know where to begin.
Songwriters who struggle with finding the right melodies that convey the story of their words.

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Aaron Cloutier

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Aaron Cloutier is a musician, composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer and educator.For the last 20 years, Aaron has dedicated his life to his professional musical pursuits and has refined his expertise in the Metal, Rock, and Pop genres.Beginning as a guitar player at the age of 16 with roots in Thrash Metal, Aaron has expanded his playing to adopt influences from Jazz, Folk,Progressive Rock, Classic Rock as well as elements of Shred and even World music.After one year of private music lessons, Aaron’s pursuits led him to study songwriting, singing and audio production. The end result being a 15 song demo under the name "DAVOLA".By this time, Aaron was teaching guitar privately and honing his guitar, vocal, songwriting, and production skills on his various projects both personal as well as collaborative before deciding to further his education.In the summer of 2009, Aaron relocated to Arizona and attended the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences to study music production and audio engineering.Upon graduation, Aaron had the privilege of assisting on "Dead New World" (Victory Records). The 2010 release from Latin Metal band Ill Nino where he handled recording duties for 90% of the vocals for the project. Earning him an assistant engineer credit on a record released worldwide in the process.Since the release of "Dead New World”, Aaron has spent the last 10 years as a Guitar and Vocal instructor for School of Rock both in New Jersey and Kentucky respectively and continues to teach privately to this day.When he is not teaching or composing his own music, Aaron works as a hired gun collaborating with various musicians from all over the world ranging from independent artists and producers to music companies the likes of Korora Audio, Redwirez and Ugritone. He even had a chance to work with world renowned actor Sir Christopher Lee. Aaron lives for the creative process and continues to compose on a near daily basis.

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