Songwriting Course with Jony Rockstar

Overview

The Songwriting Course with Jony Rockstar offers students an exclusive insight into how to write hit pop songs with well-known songwriter/producer/remixer/musician Jony Rockstar. Jony has written, produced and remixed hits for Sugababes, Amy Winehouse and Alicia Keys among others. This 4 week course is your chance to take an in-depth look at Jony’s personal studio-based songwriting techniques as he works with up and coming singer Miss D to create a brand new song in his own unmistakeable style, explaining his techniques to you at each stage of the process. Using live action, screen capture footage and Point Blank’s unique DVR™ video feedback system, you will work alongside Jony to create your own song by the end of the course. An unprecedented insight into how a top class producer/writer gets the job done!

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Tutor profile

Jony Rockstar
Jony has written and produced for Sugababes, Amy Winehouse, Alicia Keys, Lily Allen and more. He offers unique personal insights and artistic development to his students.

Sponsored by

Universal  Records

"Universal supports the development of Point Blank students who show  talent and determination." Darcus Beese - President of Universal Records

 

Featured Artist

Miss D

This super-talented up and coming vocalist has recorded a track with Jony Rockstar exclusively for this course.

Student feedback

Rusty James

On youtube: "I've taken two Point Blank classes... would def recommend them! I'm now making full and pro sounding tracks that I'm really happy with!"

 

Course Materials

  • Live action footage in studio
  • Weekly online masterclass with Jony Rockstar
  • Over 50 video tutorials on Logic Pro
  • 1-2-1 video feedback on your music
  • Original Logic Projects to download
  • Exclusive samples & audio resources
  • Student forum
  • Extensive course notes

 

Course Contents

Week 1:  Building Your Backing Track

  • Using reference songs: analysing styles and tempo.
  • Starting with a beat: drum loops as a starting point, editing techniques
  • Music theory: basic scales and chords
  • Song key: chord progressions and chord patterns within a key
  • Choice of chord progression for this song

Week 2: Finishing Your Backing Track

  • The role of the bass: adding a bassline to your chord pattern
  • Song structure: the role of each section
  • Structure, commercial music and radio play: examples of different song structures
  • Finalising the chord pattern and basic arrangement for the song
  • Adding 'personality’ to your track: elements that bring interest to your track

Week 3: Lyrics and Melody

  • Writing a melody: analysing different types of melodies
  • Working with a singer: developing a melody for the song
  • Subject Matter: where to find inspiration
  • Choosing a title: tips and techniques
  • Lyrics: the role of each section (verse, chorus, bridge, M8) - lyric styles – rhyming structure

Week 4: Finishing Your Song

  • Recording the vocal: how to work with a singer
  • Recording vocals in the studio: different sections
  • How to 'comp' vocals for a master vocal track
  • Tracking vocals: why track vocals?
  • Adding harmonies to reinforce lines: chorus
  • Final arrangement, dynamics, levels
  • Critical listening, what next?  How to move forward with your finished song

 
 Course details

Weeks: 4

Price: $520.88

Songwriting Course with Jony Rockstar Schedule
 Available Dates
4th October 2010
1st November 2010
10th January 2011

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