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PREMIUM COURSE
The New Songwriter's Workshop
Go from performing other people's music to writing your own by exploring the fundamentals of creating great songs.
Are you a musician who has just started writing your own music? Jumpstart your creative process with this course full of universal tips, strategies, and sources of inspiration to help you craft your own sound.
In this course, acclaimed songwriter Oli Rockberger lays out some of the approaches he uses when choosing harmonic progressions, composing memorable melodies, finding effective writing strategies, and more. Plus, you'll get weekly personalized feedback on your songs from an expert Soundfly Mentor. Sign up now and write your next great song!
Oli Rockberger
Songwriter, Pianist, Producer
Oli Rockberger is a singer/songwriter, solo artist, producer/arranger, studio keys sideman, and one-third of the acclaimed electro-soul act Mister Barrington, based between New York and his native London. Currently working on his fourth studio album, his music has won critical acclaim for its blending of pop, soul, and jazz, while his musical breadth and versatility has led to collaborations with the likes of Levon Helm, Laura Mvula, Carly Simon, Gloria Gaynor, John Mayer, Jesse Harris, Judy Collins, Les McCann, Chris Dave, John Forte, and Randy Brecker, amongst numerous others. Oli performs, records, and presents workshops internationally, and brings the richness of his musical experiences to his insightful and engaging course for new songwriters.
Visit http://www.olirockberger.com for more info.
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Price $39/month
Give yourself the tools to write great songs
By the end of this course, you’ll understand the various elements of a great song and how to piece them together to create something original.
Listen Differently to Your Favorite Songs
We show you how to listen to and analyze your favorite songs in new ways.
Expand Your Harmonic Palette
We explore how to build common chord progressions using triads and seventh chords.
Craft Memorable Melodies & Hooks
We explore some key factors that can contribute to really great melody writing.
Overcome Writer's Block & Practice Writing
This course includes strategies for starting out and writing prompts for practice.
Are you an educator? If so, you can access educator discounts. !
ENROLL WITH A MENTOR FOR PERSONAL SUPPORT & FEEDBACK
Our expert mentors do whatever it takes to ensure that you achieve your musical goals for the course and leap forward in your learning.
Christina Apostolopoulos
Songwriter & Guitarist
- Independent songwriter finishing up second full-length album
- Leader of songwriting workshops for GRCA, Loud Program, & others
- Featured in songwriting showcases at Berklee College of Music
Mahea Lee
Multi-Genre Composer
- Written & performed solo and in multiple acts around NYC & LA
- Contemporary Writing & Production grad from Berklee College of Music
- Songwriting experience in jazz, pop, classical, & contemporary genres
WHAT STUDENTS SAY
Jeffrey Yuan
Composer, Photographer“I have taken three courses with Soundfly and have been very impressed by the quality of the courses. The deep feedback and analysis I get from my mentors has been wonderful. I do not ever recall getting this level of feedback nor support in previous online courses (or live courses for that matter.)”
Lina Farah
Indie Artist, Performer“By giving me the right tasks my Mentor helped me to come up with ideas to create the perfect values and tones for my musical story. Though the program is over, my mentor still feels like my accountability-partner which gives me an ongoing, encouraging drive.”
Jason Assistores
4-time Soundfly student“Soundfly has provided an avenue for non-professional artists like myself who have the passion to grow as a musician, to learn how in a manner that is tailored to one's specific artistic goals, reasonably affordable without compromising quality, and all in an empowering environment of support.”
Course Outline
MORE INFORMATION
Who is this course for?
This course is for beginner songwriters who are looking to learn how to write songs from scratch. It focuses specifically on the building blocks of songwriting, including structure, harmony, and melody.
What will I learn?
You'll learn about common song structures, common harmonic devices, how to craft memorable melodies, tricks for overcoming writer's block, and more. You'll analyze other people's music, develop tools to think about your own music in new ways, and write a few songs of your own.
Are there any pre-reqs?
There are no pre-requirements for this course, although it's targeted specifically at people who know some piano or guitar. The course touches on chords, intervals, and other elements of composition. You will need some way to make music — whether that's a piano, a keyboard, a guitar, a DAW or MIDI-programmable device, etc.
How does a Soundfly course work?
We offer two ways to experience our courses: with mentorship or with a subscription. Enrolling with mentorship involves in-depth weekly personalized support and feedback from an expert for the six week duration of the course.
Enrolling with a subscription does not include mentorship but gives you access to all of the courses on Soundfly.com to go through at your own pace for as long as you're subscribed (and tons of extra perks — see below).
What do I get if I enroll as a subscriber?
As a subscriber, you'll get unlimited access to all the course content on Soundfly.com, including this course and all our other premium courses, to go through at your own pace. This includes all the videos, tutorials, demos, quizzes, activities, downloads, and other materials within our courses. You're also entitled to discounts of up to 33% on our mentorship programs, you will be invited to join our exclusive community Slack group, and you'll have access to exclusive discount perks courtesy of our partner brands. You can cancel anytime.
You can find out more about subscribing here.
What do I get if I enroll with mentorship?
Our mentorship program is our science-backed learning model designed to help you learn more efficiently and effectively. When you sign up, we'll pair you with an expert who will tailor the course to your experience level, offer detailed weekly feedback on your work, answer any questions you have, help you blow past obstacles, and keep you on track to accomplish your musical goals.
You can find out more about mentorship and our expert mentors here.
You'll also get unlimited, lifetime access to all the course content and lifetime access to our tight-knit musician community group on Slack, where you'll find peer-to-peer feedback and support, lots of inspiration, and fun, musical conversations with fellow Soundfly students, mentors, and staff.
How does the pricing work?
A subscription costs $39/month or $390/year if you enroll annually.
Enrolling with mentorship costs $649 for six weeks of intensive support from an expert, plus lifetime access to the specific course you're purchasing. Payment plans are available — reach out to [email protected] to find out more.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes, if you enroll with mentorship. If you enroll with mentorship and the course isn't what you expected, we will give you a full refund as long as you tell us before the start of the second week, in order to honor the valuable time of our mentors.
We're also happy to move you to a subsequent session, if you end up not having as much time as you expected. Once again, let us know as soon as possible!
How long does this course last?
Our courses were designed to be taken in six weeks. If you enroll with a mentor, you will go through that six week curriculum. If you enroll with a subscription on the other hand, you can choose to use the six week structure, or you can ignore it and jump around as much as you want.
Will there be future sessions of the course?
Yes! Check back shortly for firm dates, or sign up for a Soundfly account to receive email updates about course dates and new course launches.