The streaming platform MasterClass, where anyone can learn from the world’s best across a wide range of subjects, have announced that John Legend will teach a class on songwriting.
In his class, John will break down his songwriting process from start to finish, giving members a framework for finding their voice and writing with purpose. John Legend will also give members a firsthand look into the creation of his song “Free,” which he first performed at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards in April. The class is available now exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 150+ instructors with an annual membership.
“Songs are core to who we are and are such an important part of humanity,” states John Legend. “My class will give you the tools to find your voice, figure out who you are and establish yourself with longevity so you can make a real impact through music.”
In his class, John Legend teaches members how to capture experiences, convey feelings and inspire a movement through music. Using his hit songs “All of Me,” “Again” and “Dope” as case studies, he shares how he uses mumble tracks to write melodies and how he structures songs to tell a story. Whether members want to write about intimate moments or start a movement, John help’s them find inspiration in the world around them and turn their personal experiences into unique songs. To demonstrate how to use music to spark movement, John Legend provides a behind-the-scenes look into his writing process for the Oscar-winning song “Glory” for the film “Selma.”
He will also walk members through the importance of being a strong collaborator, as well as how to blend musical genres and record background vocals. He’ll also provide tips for performing live. After taking members through the creation of “Free,” John ends the class with a powerful performance of the song with a gospel choir. Members will come away with a framework for creating songs that capture personal moments and speak to timely events to inspire action.
Multi-platinum artist John Legend has garnered 12 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award and an Emmy Award, making him the first Black man to earn an EGOT. During the course of his career, John Legend has released seven celebrated albums; his eighth studio album “Legend,‘ will be released September 9th. Last weekend, hebegan the second leg of his critically acclaimed Las Vegas Residency, entitled “Love in Las Vegas,” which runs through October at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. This fall, John Legend will also return to NBC’s popular singing competition “The Voice,” where he has served as a coach since 2019.
Just yesterday, John dropped his new visual with Saweetie entitled “All She Wanna Do.”
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