Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Verses/Pre-Choruses/Choruses

    • Verses/Pre-Choruses/Choruses

    • Verses/Pre-Choruses/Choruses: Key Points

    • Knowledge Check
  • 2

    Bridges/Intros/Outros

    • Bridges/Intros/Outros

    • Bridges/Intros/Outros: Key Points

    • Knowledge Check
  • 3

    Chord Progressions

    • Chord Progressions

    • Chord Progressions: Key Points

    • Knowledge Check
  • 4

    Melodic & Rhythmic Variation Techniques

    • Melodic & Rhythmic Variation Techniques

    • Melodic & Rhythmic Variation Tips & Example

    • Knowledge Check
  • 5

    Exercise: Melodic & Rhythmic Variations in a Song

    • Melodic & Rhythmic Variations in a Song

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.