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Commercial Songwriting
Nicole Russo
Nicole has worked with some of the most successful songwriters, singers, musicians and producers in the world, such as Will Jennings, Eg White, The Dapp Kings, The Gipsy Kings, Koolio, The Brand New Heavies, Artful Dodger, Andrew Roachford and Steve Greenberg, to name but a few. Her passion and drive that steered her song-writing, lyrics and productions which can be heard on multiple records and TV shows worldwide.
Nicole felt inspired to launch her own vocal academy in 2011 under the name of Unity Vocal Academy, where she worked with numerous professional singers ranging from Opera to Classical-Indian and Jazz to Pop, all of whom taught her method across Asia. Supporting artists by providing clarity, guidance and direction, has in her opinion been her biggest success and deepest pleasure for a decade.
Introduction
Commercial Songwriting is a 12-week course of live online classes, taught by award winning global artist and songwriter Nicole Russo, providing the necessary latest skills, techniques and first-hand industry insight into the art of commercial songwriting. This live interactive course is designed to work best with a cohort of 20 places and, as such, will begin when the cohort size is reached.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Commercial Songwriting
- The Art of Collaboration in Commercial Songwriting
- Working with Producers
- Interpreting and Writing to Commercial Song Briefs
- Exploring Chord Structure
- Finding Inspiration
- Giving and Receiving Feedback
- Special Guest Interview, Q&A and Playback
- Lyric Writing and Style in Commercial Songwriting 1
- Lyric Writing and Style in Commercial Songwriting 2
- Crafting Compelling and Effective Melodies
- Combining Techniques and Strategies in Creating a Polished Commercial Song
Commercial Song Writing will consist of:
- 12 x 2 hour live online classes
- All classes recorded for use (during the course only)
- Live commercial song briefs to practice on
- Interactive song playback and advice sessions
What you need to do this course:
- A Mac or PC with internet connection
- A working copy of Logic Pro
Testimonials
“Before meeting you, I was uncertain about my passion for singing. In just a couple of weeks, you managed to remove all my worries. Throughout the years, whether in face-to-face sessions or through video calls, you demonstrated immense patience and provided me with a comfortable space to explore and extend my vocal boundaries. Your teaching style made even the most complex topics in singing understandable and engaging. We not only delved into vocal techniques but also explored the realm of songwriting. You helped me grasp that creative writing has no strict rules, yet there is a theoretical foundation for everything. With that in mind, writer’s block became less daunting, and I found myself immersed in creative writing, ultimately creating my own music” Selena Harb
"A true national treasure in the realm of music education. Nicole's nature, attention to detail, and genuine care for her students is astonishing. Under Nicole's guidance, I delved into the intricate world of music, gaining a profound understanding of its structure and purpose. If you ever get the opportunity to work with her you will not be disappointed. I've completed my course now but I miss our lectures and the challenges and tasks that she sets. It's not easy and you will be tested but from my own perspective I had an absolute blast." Luke Lincoln