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Writing and Producing with a Hit Song Mentality

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During this masterclass, you will take one of your songs, and, through collaboration with other participants, apply the techniques you learn during each session to optimize your song’s impact. At the end of the five-month period, you will have the opportunity to play your song for the entire group, discuss your process, and get feedback from both David Penn and other participants. Through an array of current Hot 100 Top 10 and classic hit case...

All levels 15 and older

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$279

2 sessions

Billie Eilish Hits Deconstructed

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Billie Eilish Hits Deconstructed: Balancing Unique Artistry with Commercial Appeal Join us for this live, online masterclass where we take a deep dive into the works of one of the most unique and innovative artist and songwriter in today’s music scene – Billie Eilish. Through an array of case studies spanning her two albums – 2019’s When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? and 2021’s upcoming Happier Than Ever –...

All levels 15 and older

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Melody and Hooks

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Join us for this one-of-a-kind, hands-on, interactive workshop, where we pull back the curtain on the science and patterns behind today’s hit melodies and hooks and the delivery techniques that bring them to life! Using the Hit Songs Deconstructed Five Pillars of Hit Song Melody and Hooks and an array of current hit song case studies, this masterclass will provide you with unique insight and proven vocal melody and delivery techniques...

All levels 15 and older

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Decoding Hit Song Lyrics & Rhymes

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This masterclass will provide you with unique insight While a stellar melody is an incredibly important component of any pop hit, it’s only half of the equation when it comes to hit song vocals. Without an intriguing narrative, engaging lyrics and a methodically structured rhyme scheme, a song will never realize its full potential. So we hope you'll join us for this masterclass where we will introduce you to a very unique approach to writing...

All levels 15 and older

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Decoding Hit Song Arrangement

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Today’s hitmakers understand that great music is made where art and science meet. That’s why they combine their unique creativity with tried and true techniques for arranging their songs, composing earworm melodies, and writing lyrics that connect with widespread audiences. If you want to compete at the highest levels, you need start using them too. Earworm melodies and stellar lyrics are only part of the equation when it comes to crafting...

All levels 15 and older

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Production Inside the Hit Song Matrix

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Do you want to better understand how today's hitmakers approach song production and mixing? If so, join us for this masterclass where we David Penn and special guest, Grammy-winning, multi-platinum producer and engineer, Prince Charles Alexander, pull back the curtain on the science and patterns behind how today’s hits are methodically produced and mixed. In a live Pro Tools session, we’ll take a deep dive into two recent hit song case studies...

All levels 15 and older

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Optimizing Your Song for Commercial Success

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If your goal is to attain commercial success, then it's imperative that you approach your craft with that goal in mind. So what exactly does that mean? It means priming your songs to connect with wide-spread audiences and keep them coming back for more. And one of the most effective ways to do this is by leveraging proven tools and techniques that today’s hitmakers use to help send their songs to the top of the charts. During this intensive one...

All levels 15 and older

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$79.99

Decoding Hit Song Vocals

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In today’s musical landscape, stellar lyrics and a killer beat aren’t enough to get a song to the top of the charts. Without super-infectious, strategically written and arranged melodies and hooks, a song simply won’t reach its full potential, no matter how great the lyrics or track are. That’s why we hope you'll join us for this one-of-a-kind, hands-on, interactive workshop, where we pull back the curtain on the science and patterns behind...

All levels 15 and older

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