Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Drawing Inspiration

    • Drawing Inspiration

    • Key Points

    • Knowledge Check
  • 2

    Working Beyond Writer's Block

    • Working Beyond Writer's Block

    • Key Points

    • Knowledge Check
  • 3

    Discipline

    • Discipline

    • The Discipline of Songwriting

    • Key Points

    • Knowledge Check
  • 4

    Song Development Techniques

    • Song Development Techniques

    • Lyric Writing by Title

    • A Catchy Title Creates Memorability

    • Key Points

    • Knowledge Check
  • 5

    Exercise: Telling a Story about Your Experience

    • Telling a Story about Your Experience

Instructor

Jae Deal

Deal is an accomplished Los Angeles-based composer, arranger, producer and orchestrator in various genres including pop, hip hop, R&B and gospel. He has worked behind the scenes as well as on stage with artists including Janet Jackson, Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg, Diddy, Faith Evans, TPain, Jessica Simpson and Wynton Marsalis. In addition, Deal has contributed to the works of Elton John and songwriter Diane Warren. His diverse talents and ability to create fresh sounds for any modern track have kept him busy on the road and in the studio.