While no two hit songs are exactly alike, most possess core commonalities that are fundamental to their success.
From melody and hooks, to lyrics and rhymes, to structure and arrangement, this masterclass will provide you with a strong foundation of the elements consistently found in today's hits.
Using the acclaimed Hit Songs Deconstructed methodology for analyzing music paired with Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 case studies, you'll gain unique insight into how today's hits are crafted, what they have in common at their core, and learn how those principles can be applied to your own music.
After exploring current hit songwriting trends, you'll learn what the most effective melody, hook writing, lyrical, structural and arrangement techniques found in today's hits are. We explore why they are being used and what makes them so effective.
You'll learn:
- The Five Pillars of a Hit Song
- Hit songwriting trends
- What today’s hit songs have in common
- The most frequently used melody, hook writing, lyrical, structural and arrangement techniques being used in today’s hits
- Proven techniques that will help take your songs to the next level
This masterclass will give you a new toolbox of proven techniques that will help take your songs to the next level!
Songwriters, producers, and A&R/Music Industry Professionals who 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 video recording of the live 3 hour masterclass
- The PDF of the masterclass presentation deck
You will have unlimited access to the video and masterclass materials.
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This is the most thorough
master class that I have attended.
Recommend it to all.
Sandy Chen
Songwriter
Warner Chappell Music
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The Hit Songs Blueprint masterclass was amazing! I am stunned by the WEALTH of information available through this program, and the manner in which it was presented. Very impressive!
Nick Martin
Artist/Producer
Masterclass Case Studies Include:
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With the millions of songwriters trying to get their songs out there, I feel that "The Hit Song Blueprint" might be the only comprehensive course to help us focus our efforts in each area of writing and polishing a song. Thanks for all your detail and research on all the latest hit songs----U GUYS ROCK!!!
Skip Brevis
Singer/Songwriter/Producer