How to Choose Effective Notes to Start Melodies...


Courtesy of Jimmy Kachulis (Berklee Music)

They say that first impressions are everything, and the same can be said for your music...

Make sure your songs are starting out on the right foot – er, note – with these handy, easy-to-follow pointers from Berklee's Jimmy Kachulis, who illustrates the process using the Beatles song, "Yesterday."




Songwriter /Music Educator, Jimmy Kachulis has analyzed thousands of hits, identifying the structures and patterns that work best, and why. In his Writing Hit Songs course, he shares the techniques successful writers use to craft vivid, memorable songs and help you do the same.

Whether you're a relative beginner or an experienced songwriter, you can learn how to brainstorm ideas, overcome writer's block, and express yourself more effectively in words and music. Combining technical principles with pure creative expression, Jimmy's hands-on course will help you find your voice, sharpen your craft, and create songs listeners will appreciate and remember.