As the saying goes, genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.
And when it comes to hit songs, this couldn't be more true.
Good Songs are Written. HIT Songs are REwritten
Most hit songs start off with a spark of inspiration, but it’s during the rewrite process where they’re meticulously fine-tuned.
This masterclass provides you with a step-by-step process you can use during your rewrite process to take your songs from good to great.
There are three main segments to this masterclass, each approximately three hours long: melody and hooks, lyrics and rhymes, and structure and arrangement.
Each segment uses in-depth Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 case studies to explore:
- The most effective songwriting techniques used in today’s hits
- How today’s hits are optimized to fire on all cylinders
You'll learn:
- Techniques for optimizing every aspect of your song while preserving its original essence
- How to assess your song’s strengths and weaknesses
- The psychology behind strategic songwriting and production decisions
You’ll walk away with Hit Songs Deconstructed proprietary materials that you can use to assess and optimize your songs, including:
- Three workbooks with checklists to help guide you through your rewrite process (one for each segment)
- The Hit Songs Deconstructed Melodic Parts Table
- The Hit Songs Deconstructed Narrative Assessment Table
- The Hit Songs Deconstructed A.I.D.E. Table
- The Hit Songs Deconstructed Rhymes Table
While taking this masterclass, you also have the option to add live, one-on-one, Zoom coaching sessions to help you apply the concepts you learn to a song you are working on. Coaching session is are personally conducted by Hit Songs Deconstructed Founder, and masterclass instructor, David Penn.
To learn more about one-on-one coaching, please send us an email at coaching@hitsongsdeconstructed.com and we will respond within one business day.
Songwriters, producers, and music industry professionals who are, or have the goal of, being involved in today’s mainstream music scene.
A solid foundation in the basic craft of songwriting and music theory is highly recommended.
We focus on Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 hits.
Hit Songs Deconstructed masterclasses feature a combination of audio examples, graphs, charts, commentary, and, in some cases, Logic Pro sessions to illustrate principles and techniques.
Active listening exercises are at the core our masterclasses, so make sure you watch the masterclass with high quality audio/headphones.
- The masterclass videos (approximately 9 hours)
- 3 x PDF of the masterclass presentation decks (one for each segment)
- 3 x workbooks with checklists to guide you through your rewrite process (one for each segment)
- The Hit Songs Deconstructed Melodic Parts Table
- The Hit Songs Deconstructed Narrative Table
- The Hit Songs Deconstructed A.I.D.E. Table
- The Hit Songs Deconstructed Rhymes Table
You will have unlimited access to the video and masterclass materials.
“
Loads of helpful insight about what is happening in current songs. Many takeaways that you can use in your own songwriting. I am seeing songs and songwriting in a new light after being a part of this masterclass.
Brian Smyth
Songwriter Regina, SK Canada
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I really enjoyed "Mastering The Rewrite." The material presented was very relevant to the trends in the Industry.
Reginald Wiseman, Sr.
Songwriter/Producer
Masterclass Case Studies Include: