MasterClass – Teaches Songwriting Program by John Legend

John Legend – MasterClass – Teaches Songwriting

John Legend, the EGOT-winning music icon and coach on “The Voice,” teaches you his process for creating music with impact.

When 12-time Grammy winner John Legend released “Free” in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, he called it a prayer for peace. Now the recipient of the first-ever Recording Academy Global Impact Award teaches you how he wrote and recorded the song—and his process for creating hits like “All of Me” and “Glory.” Layer melodies and lyrics, develop your musical point of view, and make music that makes the moment.

Browse Lesson Plan

01 Meet Your Instructor
02 Songwriting With Melody
03 Song Structure
04 Choosing Subject Matter
05 Developing Your Musical Point of View
06 Making a Movement Glory Song Study
07 Finding Your Artistic Voice and Style
08 Writing Lyrics Communicating Your Message
09 Writing Lyrics Using Themes & Motifs
10 Making Lyrics Your Own
11 Becoming a Promiscuous Collaborator
12 Blending Musical Genres
13 Recording Lead Vocals
14 Recording Background Vocals
15 Deep Dive Vocal Arrangement
16 Finishing Your Song Editing
17 Performing Live
18 Bonus Advice for Aspiring Songwriters