Lessons from trees, smoke, muscles and waves (Music Composition)
Have you ever wondered why we really resonate with certain art/music? I propose that we are attracted to works that have really strong similarities to nature. Not literal similarities (i.e. a song about the ocean), but similarity in structure and anatomy. In this class, we'll explore what trees, smoke, muscles and waves have to teach us about writing stronger melodies.
By the end of the class, you'll have a number of ideas/ways you can develop your melody to be the strongest it can be.
This class is perfect for you if you want to learn how to compose music, or write songs - as it will help you under the fundamentals behind why some techniques work. There's definitely song writing techniques in here, but the aim is to go deeper. To the source of what makes melodies actually work.
One of the most important skills for composers/songwriters is melodic development. And to write stronger melodies, it’s extremely helpful to create a lot of variations on your idea - and then pick the strongest one. The best way to learn how to do this, is through practice. And in the beginning, let this practice be deliberate and structured - like how I’ve outlined in the worksheet. Over time, you may do this less formally and spontaneously.
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