J Michael Pope, Master Teacher & Musician

“Each of us has the capacity to create and express beauty. This is the focus of Beautiful Music Studios.”

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Songwriting Lessons

Michael’s Music
She Is The One: We Were Love

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Songwriting Lessons: Melody

The songwriting process can be started by painting the melody of the song. Inspired and focused by the melody, the student chooses the next step as either writing the lyrics or the progression. Each new step creates constraints and opportunities. Whether you begin with the melody, the progression or the lyrics, effective songwriting allows the writer to shift the constraints of the process chosen to ‘opportunities’ and then maximize those opportunities in the creative flow.

For more information or to schedule a lesson call us at 919.423.3754 or send an email request.

Songwriting Lessons: Progression

The songwriting process can be started by ordering the progression of the song. Enlivened and buoyed by the progression, the student chooses the next step as either writing the lyrics or the melody. Each new step creates constraints and opportunities. Whether you begin with the progression, the melody or the lyrics, effective songwriting allows the writer to shift the constraints of the process chosen to ‘opportunities’ and then maximize those opportunities in the creative flow.

Michael’s Music
Devil In The Whiskey: Down On My Luck

http://jmichaelpope.com/wp-content/uploads/Devil-In-The-Whiskey-Down-On-My-Luck.mp3

Songwriting Lessons: Lyrics

The songwriting process can be started by crafting the lyrics of the song. Bolstered and inspired by the lyrics, the student chooses the next step as either writing the progression or the melody. Each new step creates constraints and opportunities. Whether you begin with the lyrics, the melody or the progression, effective songwriting allows the writer to shift the constraints of the process chosen to ‘opportunities’ and then maximize those opportunities in the creative flow.

For more information or to schedule a lesson call us at 919.423.3754 or send an email request.

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Location

2903 Chapel Hill Rd
Durham, NC 27707

Hours

Monday - Saturday
As early as 7 AM
As late as 10 PM
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