The Intermediate Songwriter

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The Co-Writer Compatibility Check

A 5-Minute Gut Check to Protect Your Time, Creativity and Sanity

This WORKSHEET includes:

  • Common green and red flags for co-writers

  • Space to identify your own green and red flags

  • Determine if you should collaborate with a potential co-writer

There are thousands of ways to start a song. Here are 4 to get you going—right now.

4 Ways to Start a Song (Even If You Think You Can't)

Think you can’t write a song—or gave it a shot but got stuck? This course gives you the tools to get going with confidence.

This course includes:

  • Clear, step-by-step guidance on starting a song from a lyric, a melody, a title, or a vibe—so you’re never stuck staring at a blank page.

  • Full video walkthroughs of each approach, including how to handle key changes and transposing with ease.

  • Four essential pop chord progressions (MIDI files) you can drag straight into your DAW to build momentum fast.

  • Essential DAW tips for laying down your first song draft in BandLab, GarageBand, or Logic Pro—in one PDF.

  • Practical guidance for what to do next—so you’ll feel confident taking your ideas all the way through.

  • A couple fun surprises to shake up and keep your writing momentum going.

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