WRITE GREAT MELODIES: The Power of Melodic Rhythm & Motifs

Do you want to write powerful, expressive & memorable melodies?
In Week 1 we'll cover the crucial topics of Motif and Rhythmic Development in Melody and Hook writing - an ear & eye-opening session for all attendees with fascinating insights into the songs you love.

Our unique interactive 4-part presentation series with practical exercises will cover the techniques of Melody, Harmony & Hook Writing 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 Melody Writing classes from 11-13:00 pm:

05/07/25 – The Power of Melodic Rhythm & Motifs
https://www.londonsongwriters.org/course/melodic-rhythm/
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

“A really helpful, eye-opening course, full of great ideas, tips & tricks”
“More information & better explanations than courses I have taken costing far more”
“Great to visualise the melodies as well as hear them. It was just what I was looking for”

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 your ideas in Melody & Harmony.

This session is £20 as a taster (the other 3 will be discounted if you continue) or you can book at just £67 for all 4 sessions.

Tickets are bookable here - the Zoom Link will be sent before the class:

https://www.londonsongwriters.org/course/4-week-melody-course/

And... don't forget to check out our next amazing week-long inclusive Peak District Retreat:
https://www.londonsongwriters.org/songwritingretreats/

Testimonials from previous attendees:
“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.

I’ve taken 5 different workshops in the past 3 years & have never seen a facilitator approach this subject with such a straightforward method of analysing song structure in order to replicate successful writing techniques.

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 Bass Clef, 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 & The Bracknell Jazz Festival supporting Courtney Pine & Charlie Watts

• 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 The New Music Business'
• Saw The Beatles perform live ☺