The Artist Development Academy
Your Step by Step Roadmap to Success in the Music Industry
Welcome from Marilee
Introduction & Getting Started
What To Purchase - Several Home Studio Set Up Options
Sections and Phases
Believe and Make it Happen
Links for Class - Please Create SoundCloud Profile
What is Artist Development
Discovering Your Niche/Genre
Do I Have to be a Great Singer
Vocal Style - What's Yours?
Finding Your Authentic Voice Exercise
Get Organized
"IT" FACTOR - Who Am I?
Setting Goals
Finding Your Archetype
Archetype and Backstory
Why Do I Need A Backstory?
Example Backstory
Creating Backstory and Visual Branding Identity
Choosing Your Artist Name
My Story & Social Media
Social Media Marketing Guide
Master The Artist Funnel
Building Your Fan Base
Don't Forget to Comment on Posts
How to Write Hit Songs
PHASE 1 - Lesson 1 - What's a Hook?
Lesson 2 - How to Write a Catchy Melody
Lesson 3 - Why is a Melody Catchy?
Lesson 4 - Verse and Chorus Melodies
Melody is the KEY
Verse and Chorus Melody - CLARIFY
Lesson 5 - Song Structure
Lesson 6 - How to Write Hit Lyrics
2 Helpful Websites for Writing Lyrics
Lesson 7 - Rhyming
5 Song Themes in 5 Days - Challenge
Lesson 8 - More Song Structure
Its Never Too Late to Play an Instrument
Lesson 9 - Basic Chord Progressions
Download Pop Chord Progression Chart
Write your song in the best key for your voice
Lesson 10 - Tempo & Beat
Lesson 11 - Tips for Hit Songs
Inspiring Others Through Your Music