Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Song Form

    • Song Form

    • Song Form Definition

    • Knowledge Check
  • 2

    Verses/Choruses

    • Verses/Choruses

    • Verses: Key Points

    • Choruses: Key Points

    • Knowledge Check
  • 3

    Bridges/Pre-Choruses/Intros/Outros

    • Bridges/Pre-Choruses/Intros/Outros

    • Bridges: Key Points

    • Pre-Choruses: Key Points

    • Intros, Outros & Interludes: Key Points

    • Refrains/Vamps: Key Points

    • Knowledge Check
  • 4

    Variations on Conventional Forms

    • Variations on Conventional Forms

    • When and Why to break the “rules?”

    • Knowledge Check
  • 5

    Exercise: Giving Your Song Structure

    • Giving Your Song Structure

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.