Song Writing Workshop @ 30 March 2013

What I have laearnt from IndiePG?

A. Lyric Writing
Should contains elements such as:
-a story
-a topical song/ seasonal song
-an imaginary
-a repetitive line
-lyrical hook
-rhythm & rhyme
For reference, please refer to:
"Dear God" link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyYazI3B09A,
"Bless The Broken Road" link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZp6pmgbZyU
"Seasons of Love" link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcSDli-Byn8
"Bleeding Love" link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcSDli-Byn8

B.Melody Writing
-write chorusin the first place
-find correct tune
-find right key and range for performers

C.Chord Pallate
-function as colour and feel
-function of major chord
-function of minor chord
-family keys and chord sequence
-right progression

D.Software
-Garageband
-Logic Pro
-FL Studio
-Live Ableton
-Guitar Pro
-Sonar
-QuBase

E.Demo Recording
-right key, tempo, chord and SIMPLE

So, what are you waiting for? Do you have any inspiration to write English love song?

By Zi Xun