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The Lyricist (Udemy.com)

An introduction to lyrics and songwriting

4.7
80 reviews

Created by: Patrick Cootes

Last updated March 2020

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What you will learn

  • How to write lyrics with compelling imagery, catchy rhyme and strong storytelling

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  • Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 61% of them
  • Reviews80#225 of 271 by number of reviews
  • Length1.9 hoursshorter than 74% of them
  • Last updatedMarch 2020earlier than 81% of them

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Course Description

This course will help you to write memorable, catchy lyrics employing effective rhymes and compelling imagery. It explores the relationship between poetry and song; the role of repetition in songwriting; techniques for rhyme and rhyme-schemes; the features of effective rap; the features of stories which make lyrics memorable, and the importance of originality and authenticity in lyrics.

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Instructor Details

Patrick Cootes

Patrick was a teacher for nearly twenty years in teaching before becoming an EdTech Entrepreneur. He was a Head of Sixth Form from 2009, with results in the top 10% nationwide. His leadership was judged to be outstanding by Ofsted in their 2019 inspection. At its heart, learning is about making links, both between ideas and between people. As a teacher Patrick’s mission is to bring about eudaimonia, the flourishing of human potential, through learner-centred education. Outside the classroom he is a songwriter and musician (three albums recorded to date) writer (one science-fiction novel), and distance-runner (three marathons so far). These past-times reflect his creativity, precision, and tenacity, all of which are essential for helping people become better learners.

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4.7

80 ratings on Udemy

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By Fay Ticak on 4/19/2026

It is very interesting and everything that I need right now.

By Lynn Ziegler on 3/24/2026

What was looking for as a poet writing my first song

By Rodrigo Sevilla Mora on 3/12/2026

Muy buen curso y buenos tips para escribir letras Muy sencillo pero demasiado efectivo

By Janis Rojas on 3/6/2025

I really liked this course, learned a lot from it. Well organized and well explained. I'm not an English native, I'm Chilean, and it was the perfect course for me at this time as I am diving into writing once more. Thank you

By Amos Gheva on 1/20/2024

Short and sweet summary on lyric writing, very very good

By Star on 11/27/2020

Remarkable tutor! The tutor is professional and down to earth. The course is very entertaining, informative, fun and engaging. I am pleased with my purchase. Great job!

By Giovanni De Vita on 8/24/2020

It was a interesting presentation between rules on rimes and lyrics from Poetry and music lyrics application. Really Well done.

By Myra Rivera on 8/4/2020

This was actually better than I expected it to be! When I saw the introduction, I was confused because I thought this was a normal poetry course, but it ended up having a lot of good information about songwriting!

By June Ko Ko on 5/27/2020

thank you, i've got some idea

By Linda Storey on 7/2/2020

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  • Video Duration: icon 1.9h
  • Price: $39.99
  • Provider: icon Udemy
  • Updated: icon March 2020
  • Level: All Levels All Levels
  • Language: icon English
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