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.
In his masterclass, you'd learn lessons such as;
- Introduction To Your Instructor
- Songwriting With Melody
- Song Structure
- Choosing Subject Matter
- Developing Your Musical Point of View
- Making a Movement: “Glory” Song Study
- Finding Your Artistic Voice and Style
- Writing Lyrics: Communicating Your Message
- Writing Lyrics: Using Themes & Motifs
- Making Lyrics Your Own
- Becoming “Promiscuous Collaborator”
- Blending Musical Genres
- Recording Lead Vocals
- Recording Background Vocals
- Deep Dive: Vocal Arrangement
- Finishing Your Song: Editing
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