In this series, instructor Mike Dugan demonstrates different ways of writing a song. Beginning with a four step method to creating whole songs out of a single riff to building it up from a chord progression. Further, he delves intro creating a song on the spot to explain the four steps.
Taught by
Mike Dugan
Course Content
Topic1
ByMike Dugan
Guitar Lessons / Guitar Techniques / Song Writing
Introduction and Basics
00:00:0000:06:12
Difficulty
Topic2
ByMike Dugan
Guitar Lessons / Guitar Techniques / Song Writing
Initial Idea and Development
00:00:0000:10:55
Difficulty
Topic3
ByMike Dugan
Guitar Lessons / Guitar Techniques / Song Writing
Creating a Song on the Spot
00:00:0000:27:52
Difficulty
Topic4
ByMike Dugan
Guitar Lessons / Guitar Techniques / Song Writing
Building a Song from a Riff
00:00:0000:16:20
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Topic5
ByMike Dugan
Guitar Lessons / Guitar Techniques / Song Writing
Building a Song from Chord Progression
00:00:0000:10:13
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Topic6
ByMike Dugan
Guitar Lessons / Guitar Techniques / Song Writing
Building a Song from a Punchline
00:00:0000:15:31
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Topic7
ByMike Dugan
Guitar Lessons / Guitar Techniques / Song Writing
Editing a Song and Putting it all Together
00:00:0000:21:29
Difficulty
What you’ll learn
Learn methods for generating ideas and developing them into full-fledged songs, whether it's through spontaneous creation, building from a riff, crafting around a chord progression, or using a punchline as inspiration.
Learn essential editing techniques to refine your compositions and bring all elements together seamlessly.