About this Learning Path
Ready to express yourself through song or improve your songwriting craft? Transform ideas and emotions into melody and prose with this learning path, and explore music theory, songwriting best practices, and tips for managing your songwriting career.
In this learning path,
- Learn the fundamentals of music theory.
- Explore the ins and outs of the music business.
- Practice using the best digital audio workstations (DAW).
From | LinkedIn Learning |
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Hours | 23 |
Instructors | Julian Velard, Garrick Chow, Cliff Goldmacher, Todd Howard, David Franz, Yeuda Ben-Atar, Richard Stim, Steve Rennie |
Language | English |
Subjects | Art & Design |
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An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Associate Theory-seasonal sales $34k
Music Theory Tutor $35k
Music Theory and Academic Advising $39k
Math and Music Theory Specialist $52k
Vocal and Music Theory Instructor / Ensemble Dept. Head $56k
Clinical & Theory Instructor $56k
Music History and Music Appreciation Teacher $66k
Theory-seasonal sales Manager $69k
Music K-8 $80k
Associate Professor of Bassoon and Music Theory $88k
Scientist - Modeling and Theory $90k
Assistant Professor of Music Composition and Theory $138k
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Music Theory for Songwriters: The Fundamentals Music theory is fundamental to making and playing music. However, no one has taught it in such a user-friendly and songwriting-focused way as we do here, using both keyboard and... LinkedIn Learning |
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Music Theory for Songwriters: Harmony Music theory is fundamental to making and playing music—but it can be kind of dry.Contents:Introduction1. Minor Keys and Modes2. Four-Note Chords and Beyond3. Key Centers,... LinkedIn Learning |
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The Business of Songwriting: First Steps When it comes to making money in songwriting, writing great songs is only part of the equation. In this course, author Garrick Chow introduces you to all of the major... LinkedIn Learning |
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20 Unofficial Rules of Songwriting While there are technically no limits when it comes to songwriting, here are 20 "unofficial" rules that songwriters employ to make songs more engaging and memorable. And it's not... LinkedIn Learning |
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Write Think and Act Like a Professional Songwriter (You were viewing this course) Join professional songwriter Cliff Goldmacher as he shares his insights on the songwriting process and on what it takes to make it in the music business as a songwriter. He begins... LinkedIn Learning |
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The Dos and Don'ts of Songwriting Collaboration Writing songs with a collaborator can be fulfilling—or potentially frustrating. Using these dos and don'ts from a professional songwriter, Cliff Goldmacher, you can reap all of... LinkedIn Learning |
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Learning Songwriting: Logic Pro LinkedIn Learning |
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Learning Songwriting: Pro Tools Everyone writes songs in their own way. Some start with a melody or a beat, some start with a lyric. Whatever your starting point, you need to get your ideas down quickly, and... LinkedIn Learning |
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Learning Songwriting: Ableton Live Everyone writes songs in their own way. Some start with a melody or a beat; some begin with a lyric. Whatever your starting point, you need to get your ideas down quickly, and... LinkedIn Learning |
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Music Law: Copyrighting a Song Registering a copyright to a song is not the easiest process, but it's helpful for songwriters. It preserves your legal claims to songs and your ability to monetize them. In this... LinkedIn Learning |
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Music Law: Recording, Management, Rights, and Performance Contracts Music contracts are tricky, but you're more likely to have a successful career in the music business if you can understand and negotiate their terms. In this course, author and... LinkedIn Learning |
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An Insider's Guide to Today's Music Biz: 1 The Big Picture If you are looking to do something big in the music business, something great, getting your head around the big picture is one of the most important elements of success. It's not... LinkedIn Learning |
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An Insider's Guide to Today's Music Biz: 2 Making Great Music The music business is built around great songs by great artists. The music business LinkedIn Learning |
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An Insider's Guide to Today's Music Biz: 3 Treating Your Career as a Business Doing something you're passionate about and making a living out of it is a difficult thing to do. Especially considering the long odds in the music business. But with a focused,... LinkedIn Learning |
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An Insider's Guide to Today's Music Biz: 4 Building a Professional Team Picking a great team of professionals is one of the most important and impactful decisions you are going to make in your music career. Steve Rennie knows music professionals; he... LinkedIn Learning |
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An Insider's Guide to Today's Music Biz: 5 Managers Most artists know they need a great manager. But finding one is tough. Before focusing on who your manager will be, you need to look at the what, where, why, and when of the... LinkedIn Learning |
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An Insider's Guide to Today's Music Biz: 6 Marketing and Promotion How to stand out from the crowd has always been the great challenge in the music business. It was true back when the record industry released 5,000 records a year and it's even... LinkedIn Learning |
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From | LinkedIn Learning |
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Hours | 23 |
Instructors | Julian Velard, Garrick Chow, Cliff Goldmacher, Todd Howard, David Franz, Yeuda Ben-Atar, Richard Stim, Steve Rennie |
Language | English |
Subjects | Art & Design |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Associate Theory-seasonal sales $34k
Music Theory Tutor $35k
Music Theory and Academic Advising $39k
Math and Music Theory Specialist $52k
Vocal and Music Theory Instructor / Ensemble Dept. Head $56k
Clinical & Theory Instructor $56k
Music History and Music Appreciation Teacher $66k
Theory-seasonal sales Manager $69k
Music K-8 $80k
Associate Professor of Bassoon and Music Theory $88k
Scientist - Modeling and Theory $90k
Assistant Professor of Music Composition and Theory $138k
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