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Have you ever had a musical idea, melody, or great lyrical phrase bouncing around your head—but don't know what to do next? This learning path can help you take a great concept and build it out into a song. Learn tips and tricks from the pros to help make songwriting a part of your life and career.

In this learning path,

  • Learn the basics of songwriting.
  • Explore songwriting techniques to help your creative process flow more naturally.
  • Transform songwriting into a career or full-time hobby.

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Hours 8
Instructors Cliff Goldmacher, Julian Velard
Language English
Subjects Art & Design

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Assistant National Idea Creation & Sales $39k

Musical equipment sales specialist $42k

Voice Instructor and Musical Theater Coach $49k

Assistant Musical Theater Teacher $52k

Musical Attractions Group Account Executive $55k

Professional Singer, opera/ musical theater $56k

Professional musical performer and producer $70k

Musical Childrens Book Author $76k

TV Host for Ultimate School Musical $83k

Musical Composer $96k

Musical Instrument Sales Manager $97k

Associate Adjunct Professor - Musical Theatre $102k

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Songwriting Techniques with Chords

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One-Minute Songwriting Tips

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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...

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Insights from a Professional Songwriter

Ever wonder what it takes to be a professional songwriter? If you want to generate income from your songs, you've got to know the rules of the music business. In this interview,...

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From LinkedIn Learning
Hours 8
Instructors Cliff Goldmacher, Julian Velard
Language English
Subjects Art & Design

Careers

An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).

Assistant National Idea Creation & Sales $39k

Musical equipment sales specialist $42k

Voice Instructor and Musical Theater Coach $49k

Assistant Musical Theater Teacher $52k

Musical Attractions Group Account Executive $55k

Professional Singer, opera/ musical theater $56k

Professional musical performer and producer $70k

Musical Childrens Book Author $76k

TV Host for Ultimate School Musical $83k

Musical Composer $96k

Musical Instrument Sales Manager $97k

Associate Adjunct Professor - Musical Theatre $102k

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