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The Only Course on
Lyric Writing
You'll ever Need
Lyric Bootcamp is for anyone who's looking to
level up their lyrics and gain more freedom in their lyric writing without years of guesswork.
End-of-Summer SALE
Grab it now to get
60% off the course, 1-on-1 guidance, access to a cowriting community, and so many other resources.
Lifetime access is just $97 (usually $249).
Offer expires soon!
For just $97
Unheard of for a lyric writing course with direct access to instructors
The Only Course on
Lyric Writing
You'll Ever Need
Lyric Bootcamp
is for anyone who's looking to level up their lyrics and gain more freedom in their lyric writing without years of guesswork.
End-of-Summer SALE
Grab it now to get
60% off the course, 1-on-1 guidance, access to a cowriting community, and so many other resources.
Lifetime access is just $97 (usually $625).
Offer expires soon!
For just $97 USD
Unheard of for a lyric writing course with direct access to instructors
Join 100+ songwriters who upped their pen-game.
"This course gives structure to the chaos...instead of a mish mash of [ideas] and inspiration, which is more like how I have written in the past...The videos are very well produced and the content is really well organized with lots of PDFs for support."
"This course was so f****** solid...Not all heroes wear capes!!"
"I highly recommend Cubbage's course. Dude is a qualified, excellent writer."
"Where WAS this my whole life?...I feel like I'm writing way more intentionally now."
"Love your delivery, love your style...Very approachable, and easy to follow."
You won't be disappointed with this course 🙌🏼
What's Inside Lyric Bootcamp
Highly-Packed, Lyric Writing Course (+ all future updates) - $150 Value
1-on-1 Guidance - 1 Session Included
Meet 1-on-1 with a professionally vetted songwriter. Get answers to any questions regarding the course, go over your specific blockers as a songwriter, and go over a growth plan (one session included in course) - $200 Value
Free Lifetime Membership to Song Circle - a closed group where you get access to peer feedback and answers to any questions from instructors - $200/year Value
PDF Reference 1-sheets - $25 Value
Bonus - Melody Packs
15 Melody Outlines in 3 Styles to write to, sing along to, record to, and even release (all royalty free) - $50 Value
Total Value: $625
The best price for comprehensive songwriting education with direct access to instructors you'll find anywhere
And no risk - 30 day money back guarantee if you're not 100% into the course and 1-on-1 session.
What's Inside
Lyric Bootcamp
Highly-Packed, Lyric Writing Course (+ all future updates) - $150 Value
1-on-1 Guidance - 1 Session Included
Meet 1-on-1 with a professionally vetted songwriter. Get answers to any questions regarding the course, go over your specific blockers as a songwriter, and go over a growth plan (one session included in course)
- $200 Value
Free Lifetime Membership to Song Circle - a closed group where you get access to peer feedback and answers to any questions from instructors - $200/year Value
PDF Reference 1-sheets - $25 Value
Bonus - Melody Packs
15 Melody Outlines in 3 Styles to write to, sing along to, record to, and even release (all royalty free) - $50 Value
Total Value: $625
The best price for comprehensive songwriting education with direct access to instructors you'll find anywhere
And no risk - 30 day money back guarantee if you're not 100% into the course and 1-on-1 session.
Preview the course!
Preview the course!
Chapter 1: Singability
How to identify and write singable lyrics
Why syllable-replacement is NOT enough in lyricism
The 3 Common Factors of Speech and Melody
Agogic Accents
Tonic Accents
Dynamic Accents
Chapter 2: Fixing Awkward Lyrics
How to rhythmically re-align lyrics
How to save lyrics without rephrasing or re-writing
How to utilize space before a lyrical phrase
Lyrical and Musical Pickups
How to add syllables without destroying meaning of a phrase
Chapter 3: Writing FAST
The FAST Technique (my flagship lyric-writing method)
Turning emotion into lyrics using an Emotional Summary
Respecting EVERY idea while writing efficiently
How to Vocal Sketch
Melody Maps
Scheduling creative time
Chapter 4: Lyrically-Focused Sketching
Sentence Sketching (a form of lyrical free-writing)
Syllable Sketching
How to approach writing a non-rhyming line
Intro to Spotlighting
(this comes back in Chapter 7)
Chapter 5: Building Scenes
The First Layer of Lyricism: Lyrical Imagery
How simply building a scene, without any fancy metaphors or wordplay, can effectively draw emotion from a listener
Using senses to create a more detailed picture
Chapter 6: Building Metaphors
Intermediate lyrical imagery
How to build a metaphor from scratch
Metaphor Sketching
What are context lines?
How to speak entirely in metaphors and build metaphorical scenes
Personification wordplay
Chapter 7: The Rule of Opposites
Intro to the Second Layer of Lyricism: Surprise
Building contrast through opposites
Zoomed in and zoomed out approaches
Setups and Punchlines (priming the listener, and surprising the listener)
Chapter 8: Listening + Analyzing
Bringing all the concepts together
Identifying patterns in other songs
Learning to deconstruct a song's emotional summary
Intro to Lyrical Style
Ready to level up your lyricism?
Meet Your Instructor
Anthony Cubbage, Founder of The Melody Shop
Hi, I'm Anthony!
I've been a professional musician for 15 years, first as a drummer in a jazz trio. About 5 years later, I built a full time income through performing, writing songs, and producing music for other artists. Now 10 years into making this my career, my songs have gotten millions of streams, I've written with Grammy Award-winning artists, toured internationally with multiple bands like the Nicotine Dolls (2M TikTok Followers), and gotten some of my songs placed on Netflix.
I'm so thankful for my life in music, but sometimes I honestly wish that it had been easier to reach this point. A lot of the struggles I went through weren't necessary. I just didn't have the guidance. So I've made it a mission to make that possible for other artists through The Melody Shop, with modern songwriting and music business lessons and courses like Lyric Bootcamp.
How this Compares to Other Songwriting Education
Cost
Lyric Bootcamp
$97. That's it
Berklee Online
$1,575 for standalone course
$5,730 for a standard 3-credit course
Local Private Lessons
$1,000-$1,500 for same amount of instruction (if you can find it)
Material
Lyric Bootcamp
Covers everything from the theory of sing-ability to more complex lyricism involving metaphorical imagery and wordplay
Berklee Online
Each course only focuses on 1 element - melody, harmony, etc. Each costing $1,575
Local Private Lessons
Unpredictable/usually no plan or syllabus.
Accessibility
Lyric Bootcamp
Affordable, available to watch anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace.
Berklee Online
These courses have traditionally been pre-recorded with minimal student interaction
Local Private Lessons
It's hard to find Songwriting Private Lessons. Most people try to learn songwriting from their guitar teacher, but it's not a given that they know how to write songs, or teach songwriting if they know how to write
Community
(Accountability + Feedback)
Lyric Bootcamp
Free Lifelong Membership to our online
Song Circle where you can receive peer feedback on your songs
Berklee Online
No obvious next steps for accountability, community, or feedback listed on website
Local Private Lessons
No inherent peer community. Expensive way to get accountability and feedback, but effective
Teaching Philosophy
Lyric Bootcamp
My teaching is geared toward accessibility, making it as easy to approach writing in as many ways as possible, and I like to focus on building the skill of songwriting as a healing practice, and building a life that offers career possibility but prioritizes long term emotional sustainability to keep Songwriting a fun, self-reflective, and self-expressive practice for the rest of your life.
Berklee Online
Academic - while Berklee advertises that it is geared toward music careers, in all honesty, most songwriting careers are incredibly difficult to attain and make a living from. It's not fair to imply to students that their courses are a pathway to sustainable careers in music. While not impossible, it's more possible through connections than it is through academics
Local Private Lessons
Mixed bag - all private teachers are different and while some may really fit well with your learning style, it's hard to research since most teachers do not advertise or publicize themselves and the way they teach
How this Compares to Other Songwriting Education
Lyric Bootcamp
Berklee Online
Local Private Lessons
Cost
$97. That's it
$1,575 for standalone course
$5,730 for a standard 3-credit course
$1,000-$1,500 for same amount of instruction locally
Material
Covers everything from the theory of sing-ability to more complex lyricism involving metaphorical imagery and wordplay
Each course only focuses on 1 element - melody, harmony, etc. Each costing $1,575
Unpredictable/usually no plan or syllabus.
Accessibility
Affordable, available to watch anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace.
Pricey, and sometimes only offered during certain times of the year
It's hard to find Songwriting Private Lessons. Most people try to learn songwriting from their guitar teacher, but it's not a given that they know how to write songs, or teach songwriting if they know how to write
Community
(Accountability + Feedback)
Free Lifelong Membership to our online Song Circle where you can receive peer feedback on your songs
No obvious next steps for accountability, community, or feedback listed on website
No inherent peer community. Expensive way to get accountability and feedback, but effective
Teaching Philosophy
My teaching style is emotionally driven, focusing on using songwriting as a healing practice, and building a life that offers career possibility but prioritizes long term emotional sustainability to keep Songwriting a fun, self-reflective, and self-expressive practice for the rest of your life.
Academic - while Berklee advertises that it is geared toward music careers, in all honesty, most songwriting careers are incredibly difficult to attain and make a living from. It's not fair to imply to students that their courses are a pathway to sustainable careers in music. While not impossible, it's more possible through connections than it is through academics
Mixed bag - all private teachers are different and while some may really fit well with your learning style, it's hard to research since most teachers do not advertise or publicize themselves and the way they teach
Who is Lyric Bootcamp
Perfect For?
Instrumentalists who are stuck with lyrics
Singers looking to collaborate with instrumentalists
intermediate songwriters looking to improve their writing
Producers who want to help their clients in the songwriting process
Anyone looking for a Healing outlet through writing
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this program for?
This course was thoughtfully made to be both accessible and engaging for all skill levels. It has helped both beginner songwriters to start writing, while offering experienced writers new and different approaches, perspectives, and techniques to draw from. There are also some advanced topics covered but if you start from the beginning, you should be able to get it!
How long does the course take?
The course takes a little under 3 hours to get through all the videos. It's very possible to take 1 video a day, and finish within 1 week.
Can I buy individual chapters of Lyric Bootcamp?
Unfortunately not. The more advanced concepts later in the course really depend on the singability concepts taught in the beginning of the course as a foundation for building flexibility with words and their application to melody
I built the course with a very specific structure and sequence in mind because otherwise, it would be like a YouTube video that starts in the middle of the process and doesn't give you any framework for doing it yourself.
Do I need to play an instrument?
Nope! In fact, there are plenty of royalty-free instrumental tracks to write to that are available to download along with the course. And if you want to focus solely on lyrics, there are also 15 melody outlines available to choose from and write your lyrics to.
*Royalty-free means you can record to the instrumental tracks and release them and I won't ask for credit. So you learn the melody, and bring your song to a studio with the backing track, and release it the next week if you really wanted!
More Testimonials from Students
Additional BONUSES
Priority access to private and group lessons
Discounts on future songwriting courses
All future updates to the course FREE
Extra value: $395
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