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Hit Songwriting Course | Barcelona

Hit Songwriting Program

Songwriting Course – Write Better. Go Further.

In today’s music industry, talent alone won’t cut it. To thrive as a songwriter, you need to understand what makes a track commercially viable—from structure and lyric craft to emotional resonance and market appeal.

This course is built for those ready to move beyond hobbyist writing and start creating songs that can compete in the real world—whether you're aiming for chart placements, sync licensing, or cuts with other artists.

Taught in a small-class setting by a working professional songwriter with credits and collaborations across the industry, you'll gain:

  • Proven commercial songwriting frameworks used by top writers
  • Real-world strategies for pitching, co-writing, and getting placements
  • Detailed critique sessions to refine your current songs for the market
  • Collaborative writing opportunities that mimic real industry sessions

Bring your own material, refine your sound, and learn how to position your songs for the right opportunities. You’ll leave this course not just a better writer, but a smarter, more strategic one—with the tools to pursue commercial success.

Sessions available in-person or LIVE online. Let’s turn your ideas into songs that get heard.

Songwriting Fundamentals

  • What makes a timeless melody?
  • What makes a hit a hit now?
  • A look at past famed hit makers and an up close look at today’s top music makers
  • How do you come up with a “killer line?”
  • What is alliteration, anaphora, and other “ear worm” secrets to lyric and melody writing?
  • What’s the difference between a song and a hit? A classic?
  • The beauty of a crossover

The Secret to Making a Great Demo

  • Don’t waste your money
  • The power of the remix
  • Selecting the perfect vocalist
  • Simplicity is bliss

Placement and Politics

  • What makes a songwriter “hot”?
  • What is the present state of A&R?
  • How do I get my songs cut and placed?
  • It’s more than just the music, an inside perspective on how to get your songs placed and heard
  • Dirty little secrets of song placement

The Forum is Yours

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  • Share your tips and tricks
  • What are your favorite hit songs? And why?
  • Write a song with class and instructor, maybe even a HIT!
Testimonials

What our students say.

Both instructors were extremely knowledgeable, and quickly adapted to the areas which I needed the most work. There's also no substitute for being face to face with an instructor, to immediately address any logjams in the workflow.

CJ DeLeo

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Frequently asked questions.

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