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Successfully song writer example:

1. Introduction
a. Names, handouts, etc.

~ 5 Minutes

2. Basic music theory


a. Simple Chords
i. Pick a key
b. Simple Progression I, IV, V, I
i. Write a Progression
c. Simple Melody
i. Notes on the Staff
ii. Note Values (Eight, Quarter, Half, and Whole)
iii. Write a melody

~ 30 Minutes

3. Lyrics
a. Format
i. Intro
Verse
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Verse
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Bridge
Chorus
Outro
b. Phrasing
i. Write a two-line phrase
1. Match with previous Simple Melody
c. Free Write
i. Roughly a verse and a chorus

~ 40 Minutes

4. Create Song
a. Fill in Worksheet
i. Insert Key Progression
ii.

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