Learn how to create unforgettable melodies and songs like the best songwriters!
Discover the best techniques and ways to tell a story that resonates with your listeners through your songs!
Transform the way you write songs!
What will you learn?
In this class, Ne-Yo teaches you the secrets behind his magic touch for writing hit songs. Learn Ne-Yo’s step-by-step process for writing a hook (chorus), developing a theme, and building a song from start to finish. This class is designed to give you new sets of ready-to-use songwriting skills, so that you can write your own hit songs!
Ne-Yo's Musical Inspirations
Developing Your Creative Sound
Finding Your Melody, Chords & Rhythm
Building The Melody
Writing The Hook (Chorus)
What Makes A Song?
Song Structure (verse, chorus, bridge)
Setting A Mood & Vibe
Choosing The Instrumentation
Breaking Down "So Sick"
Breaking Down "Because Of You"
Developing Your Theme & Sound
Breaking Down "Time Of Our Lives"
Ne-Yo's Songwriting Process
Being Relatable In Your Music
Writing For Yourself vs Someone Else
Dealing With Writer's Block
How To Be A Successful Songwriter
Dealing With Nerves
Learn from the best
Ne-Yo
Ne-Yo is a 3x Grammy Award recording artist, iconic songwriter, actor, dancer, and television judge. Ne-yo has written Billboard #1 hit songs for himself and artists like Rihanna, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Calvin Harris, Pitbull and more!Â
In this class, Ne-Yo teaches songwriting techniques, setting a mood / vibe, best ways to deal with writer’s block and the tools you need to create songs that relate to your listeners.