Learn how successful songs are built from the inside out by analyzing the writing techniques of some of the most influential artists of our time, including Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, The Weeknd, and Coldplay. This course takes you beyond surface-level listening and into the creative decisions that make songs resonate emotionally and commercially.
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Through guided listening, real-world examples, and hands-on writing exercises, we’ll break down melody, lyric choices, rhyme schemes, song structure, harmonic movement, and emotional storytelling. You’ll explore what makes a verse feel intimate and grounded, why pre-choruses create lift and anticipation, how choruses hook listeners instantly, and how subtle melodic and harmonic choices elevate a song from good to unforgettable.
 
Designed to be both practical and inspiring, this course is musician-focused and works whether you write on piano, guitar, or in a DAW. By the end of the course, you won’t just understand why popular songs work; you’ll apply these techniques to create, write, refine, and finish stronger songs with clarity, intention, and authenticity.
 
Tuition: $200 per student for the full six week session.​
 
Schedule: This class meets once per week for six weeks.
 
Class Dates: Wednesdays, April 15-May 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
 
Location*: Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N Davie Street, Greensboro, NC
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* In Person Only
 
By purchasing registration for class, you agree to the following:
Should a student miss a class, no make-up sessions are required by the Instructor and no tuition refunds/credits will be issued.
Should the Instructor miss a class due to illness or emergency, the missed class(es) will be re-scheduled by the instructor.
This class is dedicated to providing a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment. We hold a zero-tolerance policy regarding threats, physical violence, bullying, or harsh, derogatory, and abusive language (including verbal and written). Any participant found violating this policy will be immediately dismissed from the course, with no refunds or credits provided.