How to Write Your First Song

Get a practical introduction to the mechanics of songwriting and meet established songwriters with this free online course from the University of Sheffield.
05:45
Neil McSweeney- Songwriter in Session (outtake)
14:59
Taking the Song into the Studio
07:44
Repeat and Fade
07:33
Chris Hague and Anastasia Walker: Songwriter in Session
05:43
Tom Ravenscroft: Songwriter in Session
04:42
Catching Up With Martin Simpson
04:40
Arranging Your Song
06:19
Catching Up with Martin Simpson
05:17
Martin Curtis Powell: Songwriter in Session
05:38
Contrast and Repetition
06:07
Kate Jackson: Songwriter in Session
04:14
Structuring Your Song
03:41
Writing a Refrain or Chorus
06:12
Catching Up with Martin Simpson
06:50
Playing Chords in Sequences
06:17
Neil McSweeney: Songwriter in Session
05:09
While She Sleeps: Songwriter in Session
05:55
More Chord Types: 7th and Suspended Chords
05:18
Working with Minor Chords
04:24
Playing with Primary Chords
02:48
What Are Chords?
07:31
Catching Up with Martin Simpson
05:49
Toddla T: Songwriter in Session
06:09
Writing in Phrases
05:45
Mozart and Melody
05:48
Working with Melody
05:42
Paul Wolinski: Songwriter in Session
04:47
What Makes an Effective Melody?
05:29
Music and Memory
06:06
Catching Up with Martin Simpson
05:13
Nat Johnson: Songwriter in Session
06:16
Time Signatures in South Asian Music
07:02
Adding Rhythm to Melody
06:08
Matic Mouth: Songwriter in Session
06:56
Looking Inside a Song
04:37
Setting Words to Rhythm
04:42
Composing a Rhythm
05:35
How to Write Your First Song (in a Nutshell)
03:24
Writing Your Song
06:50
Meeting Martin Simpson
06:05
We Ask Sheffield Students: How Did you Write Your First Song?
04:37
Jon McClure: Songwriter in Session
06:36
Neil McSweeney: Songwriter in Session
01:54
How to Write Your First Song (trailer)