VIRTUAL, INTERACTIVE
SONGWRITING LESSONS
ABOUT
Lessons
Songwriting cannot be taught in a textbook -
students must learn it by doing it.
With that in mind, Zippy Toons lessons combine developmental & creative exercises that build the foundations of songwriting, beginning with topline writing.
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After mastering structural basics, students learn how to
craft unique titles, write compelling lyrics, compose ear-catching melodies, and ultimately, create chord changes.
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Classes limited to 9 students. Instrumental, vocal, or music theory training not required. All classes taught via Zoom.
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ABOUT
After mastering structural basics, students learn how to
craft ear-catching titles,
write compelling lyrics,
compose unforgettable melodies, and create chord progressions.
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Classes are limited to 8 students. Instruments and music theory background are not required.
All classes are held via Zoom.
Carly Robyn Green is a BMG recording artist/songwriter whose original music has been featured in over 170 TV shows & films,
recorded by multi-platinum artists worldwide, and performed on musical theatre stages
all over the world.
As the founder of Zippy Toons, she shares her global songwriting techniques with aspiring songwriters & musicians of all levels.
Carly Robyn Green
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Weekly, 1hr. Zoom lessons for 10 weeks
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10-day intensives & 8-week accelerated programs available
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No instruments or music theory required
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Course options for ages 7 - 17
LESSON PLANS
BEGINNER
INTRO TO SONGWRITING - STRUCTURE, LYRICS & MELODY
AGES 7 - 9
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10 Interactive 1-Hour Weekly Group Lessons
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Learn the Fundamentals of Song Structure
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Discover Lyrical Construction
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Understand Melodic Dynamics
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Independent Creative Exercises
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Group Collaboration
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Access to Weekly Instructor Office Hours
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Program Results in 1 Completely Original Topline Song
$49
PER LESSON
LIMITED TO 9 STUDENTS PER CLASS
INTERMEDIATE
DEVELOPMENT OF TOPLINE SKILLS
AGES 10 - 14
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10 Interactive 1-Hour Weekly Group Lessons
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Review the Fundamentals of Song Structure
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Hone Lyrical Craftsmanship
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Experiment with Rhyme Schemes
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Create Memorable Hooks & Tags
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Independent Creative Exercises
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Peer-to-Peer Feedback
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Access to Weekly Instructor Office Hours
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8 Week Accelerated Course Results in 1 Completely Original Topline Song
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Program Results in 2 Completely Original Topline Songs
$59
PER LESSON
LIMITED TO 9 STUDENTS PER CLASS
ADVANCED
PRO TOPLINE WRITING WORKSHOP
AGES 15 - 17
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10 Interactive 1-Hour Weekly Group Lessons
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Learn Fundamental Chord Progressions
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Hone Rhyming Techniques, Styles & Patterns
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Craft Melodic Hooks, Riffs, & Tags
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Independent Creative Exercises
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Peer-to-Peer Collaboration
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Peer-to-Peer Feedback
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"In Studio" Simulation Live Writing
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Workshop New Ideas Each Week
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Access to Weekly Instructor Office Hours
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Program Results in 3 Completely Original Topline Songs
$69
PER LESSON
LIMITED TO 9 STUDENTS PER CLASS
After Registering, Please Complete this Form
NOW TAKING 2023 ENROLLMENTS!
NO, We DO NOT Require Song Rights!
Students' Songs are Fully Student-Owned!
NO, Students DO NOT Need to Play Instruments!
We Teach Topline Songwriting Using Natural Musical
Instincts!
Zippy Toons is proudly certified as a Woman-Owned Small Business
Each plan includes ten (10)* group Zoom lessons - one (1) 60-minute lesson per week. Each class has a maximum of nine (9) students. Students may drop in to (1) optional instructor "Office Hours" session per week for extra help. All students (or their parents) must be able to access Zoom, YouTube, Apple Music/iTunes, Spotify, and Google Drive, and have access to a "Voice Memos" or similar free voice recording app. This course is intended solely as an enrichment program and no grades, reports, or school credits are given unless designated as a homeschool elective. Although encouraged for this course, prior music theory or music education is not required. All students must cooperate in a non-judgmental, supportive learning environment; the instructor reserves the right to terminate a student's enrollment if misconduct is displayed. All student works/copyrights are fully student-owned. Credit card payments are processed weekly for ten (10)* consecutive weeks. Students/parents may cancel course subscriptions at any time with a written notice.
*May be eight (8) lessons / weeks if course is designated as an 8-week accelerated program.