Pitch & Prosody - Supercharge your Melodies

Do you want to write powerful, expressive & memorable melodies?
This week we will cover enhancing your melodies with the crucial elements of Pitch & Prosody - how to use advanced melodic patterns to maximum effect.

NOTE: You may need some knowledge of Music Theory to follow this session.

This unique WRITE GREAT MELODIES interactive presentation series with practical exercises will cover a wealth of Melody, Writing techniques for songwriters – you’ll learn the elements of a great melody & how to use them in your own songs.

In songwriting Melody is King & it stands or falls on very fine margins – we only have relatively few notes to play with. If you feel you want to make the most of your melodies sign up for a wealth of fresh ideas!

Looking at contemporary & classic songs of all genres we’ll delve deeply into essential topics, basic & advanced, such as using Rhythmic Hooks, Motifs, Pitch, Chords & Prosody as well as a simple guide to reading sheet music, music theory & much much more!

The series will include the following comprehensive classes:

~~05/07/25 – The Power of Melodic Rhythm & Motifs~~
~~12/07/25 – Scales of Emotion – Melodic Note Choices~~
~~19/07/25 – Chord Colours & Effective Progressions~~
26/07/25 – Supercharge your Melodies with Pitch & Prosody
https://www.londonsongwriters.org/course/pitch-prosody-2/

These sessions are suitable for songwriters of all experience levels – you will naturally have written some songs & be curious about the melody notes you are using & how further tools can allow you to fully express yourself in melody & harmony.

The cost of each session is £20. There are limited places available for this unique, great value opportunity & tickets are bookable here:

https://www.londonsongwriters.org/course/pitch-prosody-2/

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Testimonials from previous attendees:
“A really helpful, eye-opening course, full of great ideas, tips & tricks”

“Great to visualise the melodies as well as hear them. It was just what I was looking for”

"Murray’s approach to teaching is wholistic in that not only does he present a concept and define it, but he offers real songs as examples. He proceeds to clearly break down those concepts using the song as a guide or template to illustrate the subject. I could undoubtedly see from class 1 to 4 how my level of observation, knowledge and application of the concepts increased."

And... don't forget to check out our next amazing week-long inclusive Retreat:

https://www.londonsongwriters.org/songwritingretreats/

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ABOUT THE HOST - MURRAY WEBSTER

• A Masters Degree in Songwriting
• PTLLS Teaching Qualification as a Music & Arts Leader
• Experience mentoring young people in Music Skills
• 11 years running monthly 'London Songwriters' workshops
• 6 years running 16 acclaimed Countryside Retreats
• 3 years developing & delivering monthly Lyric & Melody Evening Courses

• Single & Album releases on CBS & other labels
• Releases featured in The Guinness Book Of Records
• Performances at major venues including The Astoria, The Hammersmith Palais, The Forum, 100 Club, The WAG Club, The Mint (LA) & Douglas Corner Cafe (Nashville).
• Radio & TV appearances on the Gilles Peterson and Gary Crowley shows, Channel 4 documentaries on The Soho Jazz Festival supporting Courtney Pine

• Latest single and EP 'Blue Dansette' available at www.music.murraywebstersongs.com

• London Live TV appearance publicising 6 years of charity performances & fundraising for Crisis At Christmas
• Organiser of Meetup communities with almost 7,000 members as featured in 'How To Make It In Th New Music Business'
• Saw The Beatles perform live ☺