Alumni Webinar Series | Episode 17: Songwriting Master Class with Pat Pattison

Join Pat Pattison, Berklee professor, for a songwriting master class. Pat answers questions from alumni, walks through songs-in-progress, and talks about best practices and recommended tips.

[@garyslavinsky4201]

I really enjoy this and other songwriting videos you've made and I love your subtle sarcasm, occasionally peppered in your talks. I graduated as a bass major from another Conservatory which has several Berklee grads as adjunct profs. I suppose I shouldn't fear that some may take your comment on bass seriously and become even more condescending to us bassists. Oh? you WERE serious? Guess I'll write a self-pity song now. But seriously, thank you for these extremely helpful lessons

[@rogeralleyne9257]

Just blessed that there's musical education available @ the highest level!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@birk3383]

This really is amazing content. I just found Pat today and watching my 2nd video with him.
This seems like some serious info that will help me start working on my writing skills in the future. Thank you Pat

[@HeySolo88]

This is awesome!

[@OurgasmComrade]

Regarding the question about Leonard Cohen's techniques and what makes his lyrics stand out, the real answer is that he uses "rhetorical devices". Most songwriters today aren't aware of those techniques but they were used by everyone from Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, David Bowie, etc, etc. Those techniques among many others that aren't mentioned in Pat's book will be taught in an upcoming book called "SongMatrix: How Songwriting Really Works" by Wayne Chase.

[@adamelfers9523]

Could you give an example of a “rhetorical advice?”

[@whatabouttheearth]

That one ain't a book yet, the other one looks good though.

[@AmirHigher]

You absolulty nailed it!

[@kevinsmith-fh1bj]

What a master! I wonder if Jerlyn knows she's borrowing a theme from Musetta's waltz in La Boheme. But it's funny, now it seems like that theme always belonged in a Christmas song!