Aug 31, 2016
If i could give this course more than 5 stars I would. It has revolutionized my approach to writing lyrics and given me tools and techniques that really blow my mind. Definitely recommend!
Jan 23, 2017
Pat presents with a great demeanour and covers a lot of ground in this course.\n\nI'm definitely a better songwriter for it. This includes the secret to removing writer's block.
von Naiya C
•Nov 24, 2017
Good course, but got to the end of the first test (thinking this was a peer-graded / checked course) and was only given the option to upgrade (pay) to complete. So I filled out ALL those answers... and realized only at the end of the test that if I couldn't afford the $49 per month or $49 per certificate, that I'd just have to scrap my work. I did buy a book from the professor (on Amazon). It's an okay course, but mostly it seems like a plug for books written by the person teaching the course. I'd gladly donate a few bucks to complete this course, but I don't want to pay a monthly fee. This is still a pretty good deal as far as online courses go, but I think they would get more buyers if they charged $15 or $20 per course, rather than $49 per month / per certificate.
von Shunyo J
•Aug 31, 2016
If i could give this course more than 5 stars I would. It has revolutionized my approach to writing lyrics and given me tools and techniques that really blow my mind. Definitely recommend!
von Tze-Ern C
•Aug 07, 2019
This was my first exposure to songwriting and I learnt a lot, especially about rhyme types and melodic rhythm. Pat Pattison is a very dynamic, engaging and effective teacher. I particularly appreciated the detailed step-by-step examples in writing a song and singing it with effective phrasing.
I can't give the course five stars, though, because of the peer review system. Students are to grade one another's assignments, quite often on subjective aspects. Sometimes I had difficulty knowing how to grade someone else and sometimes I didn't agree with how I was graded, but there is no recourse to discuss or adjust the grading. I often wished I had opted for the free version of the course and saved myself the aggro. I think I would have preferred it if we were required to upload our work to a forum and exchange comments instead - there might be more exposure and interaction with a lot less frustration that way.
As reflected in the course title, this course was primarily about writing lyrics. I hope that there will be a follow-up course about composing melodies.
von Nancy C
•Nov 25, 2018
An extremely helpful class that provided me with tools for approaching lyric writing. Pat Pattison is a terrific teacher; I really enjoyed his lectures and examples. I looking forward to more opportunities to learn from him. I recommend this class to anyone looking to learn the basics of songwriting and/or to try to break a block and get writing again.
von Nevaeh C
•Feb 24, 2019
Definitely helpful to people trying to write songs. 5 stars from me :)
von Iliaz G K
•Mar 02, 2019
Me parece bien estructurado.
von Tomas G
•Apr 09, 2019
Excelente curso brinda toda la Información necesaria para enriquecer tus habilidades de composición.
von Aurelie M
•Mar 04, 2019
Incredibly good, Pat Pattinson is really great, and I enjoyed so much the freedom given in order to create my songs, with some materials and directions.
von Elio C
•Mar 04, 2019
Patt is a passionate instructor. His way of explaining is amazing. I learned so much in this course.
von Richard B
•Mar 07, 2019
Another gem of a module from Pat Pattison and the team at Berklee! I just finished a deep dive into Pat's Songwriting course, which reinforces and expands on the lessons taught in this one. Highly recommended!
von Greg T
•Feb 04, 2019
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von Omar E C O
•Sep 10, 2018
I Learned very very useful tools to be an effective songwriter
von Tom A
•Aug 10, 2018
Taught me things I didn't know I didn't know about songwriting! Great over-arching themes and concepts, and practical, actionable, advice. Technology and process worked well as well! The flow of the course was thoughtful.
von Ernesto P
•Aug 18, 2018
Impressive. Excellent course.
von Sarah W
•Aug 18, 2018
Great Course!
von Dimitar M
•Oct 18, 2018
Second time I'm taking the course. Everything I needed. Again, in a way :)
von Shawn M S
•Oct 29, 2018
Amazing course! I almost cannot believe how much I have learned within a relatively short span of time. I am hungry for more!
von Tam N
•Nov 02, 2018
a challenging course, perhaps because I have no previous experience. I'm glad I've learned a lot from it and completed it!
von David R C
•Aug 10, 2016
This course opened my eyes to a number of concepts which seem blatantly obvious now that I know them, but which I had never considered before taking the course. The reasons I couldn't quite put my finger on as to why certain lyrics of mine seemed off. Highly recommended!
von Alejandro M
•Nov 15, 2016
Excellent course!!
von Christoph A
•Nov 13, 2017
I love this course! Helps me a lot! Pat Pattison is a great teacher.
von Deleted A
•Mar 04, 2017
I am impressed at how there is theory and study behind the art of writing songs. The course opened my eyes to this vast and interesting subject.Pat Pattson is a fantastic teacher with incredible didactics, knowledge and personality. I just have to thank you.
von Francisco R Z
•Sep 13, 2016
Feeling Inspired!!
von Daniel N d S
•Nov 03, 2016
Awesome!
von Ivan M
•Jan 27, 2018
If you singer, which write songs, or songwriter, this course for you! For beginners and professionals.
That material which I have acquired on this course, almost not to find in the Internet therefore welcome everybody)