My mom was right. I should have gotten a teaching certificate along with my music degree. Thankfully though, anybody can teach anything on-line these days.
I’m teaching a three-hour on-line songwriting workshop called Re:Write the morning of June 14th. Wanna learn?
Those who purchase the workshop will receive a link to the site where they can sit for hours watching me talk about songwriting. And they’ll be able to “talk” to me and the rest of the class via a live text chat thingy. No special equipment needed – just a computer hooked up to highspeed internet.
Here’s some of what we’ll talk about:
- Basic Music Theory
- Song Structures
- How Songs Get Started
- All About The โHookโ
- Writing Efficient Lyrics
- Words To Avoid
- Rhyme Scheme
- Use Of Metaphor
- Making Use Of Range, Accents, Sequence, Repetition, Variation in Melody Writing
- The Rewriting Process
- CCLI, ASCAP, SESAC & BMI
- Basic Copyright Law
- Getting Published
- Creating A Song Demo
Plus, students will have the option of e-mailing me a lyric and mp3 of one of their songs afterward for a private thorough critique.
This is the same course I’ve been hired to teach at conferences and universities for the last decade. And now it can be yours for the low low price of $39. And I’ll throw in a Shamwow* while supplies last. Go to the store to sign-up!
Now, maybe you’re not able to do a morning session on a weekday? What day and time works well for you. If enough people request the same day and time in the comments, we’ll add another session. How’s that?
And I’m curious…What do you know well enough to teach? Why don’t you?
*This is a lie. You will not receive a Shamwow.
Craig Allen says:
I would love to do this but it would have to be at night or during the weekend.
Saturday morning or night would work great.
Shaun Groves says:
Thanks for the feedback, Craig! I’ll find an open Saturday and add another session if there’s more interest.
Karen says:
I was going to sign up until I found out there were no shamwows! What a disappointment! ๐
Tia says:
I would be interested in a Sat offering as well.
Zoรซ says:
I often have little bits of songs but I’m pants at putting it together. An international thing is unlikely to work, so never mind. Hope all goes well. It sounds a really great idea!
Nellie Dee says:
Would absolutely love this (with or without a shamwow).
Not sure if this will work with my current situation, as all I have is my Motorola xoom tablet. I do have access to a public computer lab, but it’s like a library. I would have to be quiet.
I may also have a conflict with this day since I’m not sure what time it will run. Maybe the hours were posted on your link?
Amy says:
Bead making is what I know well enough to teach. I never considered teaching it though. ๐
Kelli says:
You had me hooked with the Shamwow, but now?
I could teach a class on how to hold a conversation using only movie quotes. It could very well be a life changing course…
Jill Foley says:
First of all I’m laughing because I clicked on the Shamwow and thought, “That’s strange that he would offer that.” I didn’t see the disclaimer until I started reading the comments.
I can and do teach all ages to play (screech notes out of) violin. I also love to teach others how to teach.
MrsHLBjr says:
Would LOVE to do this, but I will be on a very much needed sand and sun vacation with my man.
Normally, a week night would probably be best, but it really just depends on the week. So, just let us know when the next one will post and I’ll try to make it. ๐
I know how to cook and clean and kiss boo-boos, and I try to pass on that knowledge when needed. I’m a teacher by profession which means I know everything (HA!), but now I teach my own 4 children at home (and I can’t remember what I know). And at church I teach children Bible verses through song and how to study the Bible, too. Except I’m on a complete break from that for the summer (see above notes re: vacation and memory loss).
Katie says:
Signed up! Excited!!! ๐
Alle McCloskey says:
Woo hoo! I’m totally pumped about this – all signed up and ready to learn more! Also, if a future Saturday or weeknight opened up for another session, my husband would definitely sign up! Just an FYI…
Thanks, Shawn!
(The girl with a guitar at The Relevant Conference who was truly blessed by your advice and listening!)
Adrian Gonzalez says:
Just purchased it! Will be looking forward to it Thursday morning!
Katie says:
I have not received a link for the session tomorrow am.
Did I miss it in a confirmation purchase email?
Shaun Groves says:
You sure did. I sent the confirmation e-mail out personally. I’ll send again. If you don’t receive it, shoot me an e-mail at shaun AT shaungroves.com.