In this seminar, Chris Gauthier from Yorkville Sound will focus on ideas, tips, and tools on how to write songs - lyrics, inspiration, chord structure and arrangement as well as copyright and publishing. He will also discuss basic tools of the trade for songwriting, live performance and home recording. 

00:00 Intro
06:02 Choose your Instrument
10:09 Inspiration
14:51 Writing
31:00 Narrative
41:38 Chord Progressions
52:18 Arrangement
1:03:50 The Vibe
1:17:13 Chord Variations
1:24:28 Helpful Gadgets
1:33:22 Copyright and Resources 
1:38:52 Final Thoughts
1:40:37 Special guest, Ken
2:08:45 Question & Answer

Products Featured: 
Yorkville Tablet Mounts
Rat Stand
Snark Tuners
Ernie Ball Everlast Strings
Portable Recorders
ART USBMIX4
Apex 435B Studio Microphone
EXM Mobile Speaker

Originally streamed on Facebook Live on May 26th, 2020.

The Long & McQuade Learning Series is a series of free career-enhancing clinics specifically tailored to the needs of musicians, songwriters, producers and home studio enthusiasts.