stuck producing boring songs?

How everyday artists & producers are using "MODERN Songwriting" to make unique, memorable music without hours of frustrating trial and error

This creative "superpower" allows you to produce incredible music time and time again (without suffering from writer's block)

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WHY THE NEW WORLD OF MUSIC CREATION HAS CREATED MILLIONS OF "GENERIC ARTISTS" (AND HOW TO AVOID BEING ONE)

Let's face it.

There has never been this much opportunity in the world of music creation.

The barrier to entry is non-existent at this point.

ANYONE and their dog can download a copy of Ableton Live, FL Studio or Logic Pro…

Get a $9/month subscription to Splice Sounds…

Download a MIDI Pack (by yours truly)…

And throw a bunch of stuff at the wall hoping it sticks.

Oh, and here's an inconvenient fact for any music creator who's still stuck in the 90's…

Most of the top songs that are coming out today were made on laptops. In bedrooms.

That's the opportunity.

But here's the problem…

When everyone has access to the same tools, the same sounds, and the same production knowledge, everything starts to sound the same.

And that's exactly what's happening.

Most music that is being released today is generic. It lacks that special sauce.

But what separates the artists that stand out from the millions of generic artists?

Songwriting.

OPTIONS OVERLOAD: WHY YOU CAN'T FINISH ANY MUSIC

Despite having more creative tools and technology at our fingertips than any other period of time in history, most music creators are struggling more than ever.

Most of the producers I speak with at Piano For Producers have a common symptom. They can't finish music. They have 50-100+ unfinished projects on their computer.

What happens is that they get about halfway through a track, and then they get stuck. They don't know where to go. They don't know how to finish.

So they start a new project. And the cycle repeats.

What's happening here is that these producers are lacking the songwriting skill required to finish what they started.

They can "produce" — get the sounds right, get the mix right, etc. — but they can't write.

And that's why they can't finish.

3 REASONS YOU SHOULD LEARN MODERN SONGWRITING

FACT: The Spotify Age is Here!

If your songwriting isn't up to scratch, you can expect your song to be skipped over, rejected from playlists, and rarely (if ever) added to listener's personal libraries.

Everyone who listens to music is listening for one thing: the magic moment. They want to hear that hook, melody, chord progression or vocal that just connects with them on an emotional level. You know what else this does? It encourages saves, follows, repeat listens, playlist adds, and more—but it's hard to create these magic moments without songwriting skill.

Most producers avoid learning modern songwriting because they think it's too hard. Instead, they'll flock to the latest preset, sample pack, or plugin. Learning songwriting puts you in an elite class of music creators that know how to manipulate the melodic, harmonic, and structural elements in their song in order to achieve the desired emotional effect (without relying on a fancy sound or preset doing the heavy lifting).

"MODERN SONGWRITING" VS. TRIAL AND ERROR

What do I mean by modern songwriting? The definition is fluid but can be summarized as: the art of creating catchy, memorable, emotional, and/or unique sounding music using modern production tools and songwriting techniques.

Modern songwriting is the difference between "just throwing a bunch of sounds at the wall and hoping they stick" and "intentionally designing every element to create an emotional experience for your listeners."

YOU'RE JUST ONE HIT AWAY

I'm not going to kid you: creating a hit song is hard.

So let's avoid talk about reaching the top 40 and focus on creating a hit in your own category, genre, and circle.

If you know modern songwriting, your chances of writing a "hit" that connects with your wider audience and the people in your genre are MUCH higher.

And for many artists, this is all it takes to gain traction.

You put out a song that just works.

Listeners love it. Your friends and family actually love it (not just pretend to love it). Other producers love it. Labels love it. Promoters love it. Playlist curators want it.

It puts you on the map.

All it takes is one song, one melody, one hook.

INTRODUCING...

The Modern Songwriting Masterclass

Learn songwriting and start creating unique, memorable music

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Niko Kotoulas

Niko is a global concert pianist and producer with over 50 million global streams across Spotify, YouTube and other platforms. He's had support from artists like The Chainsmokers, Lauv, Gryffin, and Swedish House Mafia.

He studied music theory and composition at Johns Hopkins University and has successfully taught hundreds his methodology through Piano For Producers.

What's Waiting For You Inside The Modern Songwriting Masterclass...

MODULE 1 MODULE 2 MODULE 3 MODULE 4 MODULE 5 MODULE 6

Full Course Curriculum

MODULE 1: CHORD FUNDAMENTALS

WRITING BEAUTIFUL CHORDS & PROGRESSIONS

Craft complex, beautiful chords that add character and unique style to your songs
Connect and string together multiple different chords & chord variations to create emotional, engaging chord progressions
Invoke emotional reactions with certain chords & progressions (happy, intense, dark, sad, and any other feeling you desire)

14 HD Video Lessons | 2h 37m

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Introduction
Lesson 1: Songwriting Fundamentals
Lesson 2: The Chord Line-up
Lesson 3: In Key vs. Out of Key (Diatonic vs. Non-Diatonic)
Lesson 4: Major vs. Minor
Lesson 5: Understanding Transposition
Lesson 6: Inversions
Lesson 7: Open vs. Closed Structure
Lesson 8: Chord Progression Breakdown (Happy, Emotional)
Lesson 9: Chord Progression Breakdown (Rising, Intense)
Lesson 10: Chord Progression Breakdown (Dark, Sad)
Lesson 11: Beautiful Chord Lineup (Sus)
Lesson 12: Beautiful Chord Lineup (Cluster)
Lesson 13: Style/Jazzy Chord Lineup

MODULE 2: MELODY FUNDAMENTALS

HOW TO WRITE MEMORABLE, CATCHY MELODIES

The essential elements to writing melodies that "hook" the listener's attention and keep them engaged
The top 10 ways to start writing melodies (even if you're completely stuck for inspiration)
The power of intervals: how to write modern melodies (that stand the test of time)

19 HD Video Lessons | 2h 39m

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Introduction & Overview
Lesson 1: Essential Elements to Writing Melodies (Part 1)
Lesson 2: Essential Elements to Writing Melodies (Part 2)
Lesson 3: Essential Elements to Writing Melodies (Part 3)
Lesson 4: Essential Elements to Writing Melodies (Part 4)
Lesson 5: Essential Elements to Writing Melodies (Part 5)
Lesson 6: Essential Elements to Writing Melodies (Part 6)
Lesson 7: Essential Elements to Writing Melodies (Part 7)
Lesson 8: The Top 10 Ways to Start Writing Melodies (Part 1)
Lesson 9: The Top 10 Ways to Start Writing Melodies (Part 2)
Lesson 10: The Top 10 Ways to Start Writing Melodies (Part 3)
Lesson 11: Melody Writing - Interval Breakdown (Fundamentals)
Lesson 12: Melody Writing - Interval Breakdown (Texture & Harmony)
Lesson 13: Melody Writing - Interval Breakdown (Root Note Sequencing)
Lesson 14: Melody Writing - Rhythm Breakdown
Lesson 15: Melody Writing - Using The "1st" (Part 1)
Lesson 16: Melody Writing - Using The "1st" (Part 2)
Lesson 17: Melody Writing - Using The "6th"
Lesson 18: Melody Writing - Using The "7th"

MODULE 3: MELODY MASTERY

INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED MELODY WRITING TACTICS

The power of arpeggiation to quickly and confidently write impactful, interesting melodies
Non-boring music theory tactics you can use to take your melodies from average to great
How to write counter-melodies to "spice up" your arrangement and keep the listener engaged

17 HD Video Lessons | 3h 40m

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Lesson 1: Melody Mastery (Part 1) - Arpeggiation "Arp Heaven"
Lesson 2: Melody Mastery (Part 2) - Arpeggiation "Root Note Arp"
Lesson 3: Melody Mastery (Part 3) - Arpeggiation "Back & Forth"
Lesson 4: Melody Mastery (Part 4) - Arpeggiation "Rolling Arp"
Lesson 5: Melody Mastery (Part 5) - Arpeggiation "Triplets Arp"
Lesson 6: Melody Mastery (Part 6) - Using The "4th & 5th"
Lesson 7: Melody Mastery (Part 7) - Using The "2nd"
Lesson 8: Melody Mastery (Part 8) - Using The "3rd"
Lesson 9: Melody Tactics (Part 1) - Suspensions
Lesson 10: Melody Tactics (Part 2) - Call & Response
Lesson 11: Melody Tactics (Part 3) - Octave Jumping
Lesson 12: Melody Tactics (Part 4) - Rhythmic Variation
Lesson 13: Melody Tactics (Part 5) - Grace/Quick Notes
Lesson 14: Melody Tactics (Part 6) - Counter Melodies (Happy/Pop)
Lesson 15: Melody Tactics (Part 7) - Counter Melodies (Dark/Sad)
Lesson 16: Melody Tactics (Part 8) - The Consistent Note
Lesson 17: Circle of 5ths & Melody (Transposition)

MODULE 4: CHORD MASTERY

INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED CHORDS & CHORD PROGRESSIONS

How to write advanced, interesting chord progressions that take your listener on an immersive journey through your song
Advanced chord types that add tension and variation to boring or simple chord progressions
The power of chord substitution, and how to apply it in any genre of music

20 HD Video Lessons | 3h 51m

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Lesson 1: Advanced Chord Progressions (Part 1)
Lesson 2: Advanced Chord Progressions (Part 2)
Lesson 3: Circle of 5ths Chord Lineup (Part 1)
Lesson 4: Circle of 5ths Chord Lineup (Part 2)
Lesson 5: Circle of 5ths Chord Lineup (Part 3)
Lesson 6: 8 Chord Types to Give You Soul
Lesson 7: Dominant Chords (Part 1)
Lesson 8: Dominant Chords (Part 2)
Lesson 9: Dominant Chords (Part 3)
Lesson 10: Dominant Chords (Part 4)
Lesson 11: Altered Chords (Part 1)
Lesson 12: Altered Chords (Part 2)
Lesson 13: Chord Substitution (Part 1)
Lesson 14: Chord Substitution (Part 2)
Lesson 15: Chord Substitution (Part 3)
Lesson 16: Chord Substitution (Part 4)
Lesson 17: Chord Substitution (Part 5)
Lesson 18: Hybrid/Poly Chords (Part 1)
Lesson 19: Hybrid/Poly Chords (Part 2)
Lesson 20: Hybrid/Poly Chords (Part 3)

MODULE 5: NIKO'S SONGWRITING BREAKDOWN

15 "INSIDE THE SONG" BREAKDOWNS FOR ADVANCED SONGWRITING TACTICS

Inside this module, you'll get exclusive access to 15 comprehensive "inside look" breakdowns for songs I've written. You'll be able to take the skills, tactics and techniques that you've learned over the previous 4 modules, and see them applied in real songs.

15 HD Video Lessons | 3h 4m

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Breakdown 1: Skywalking
Breakdown 2: Living
Breakdown 3: Vibes
Breakdown 4: Inside
Breakdown 5: Unconditionally
Breakdown 6: With You
Breakdown 7: Treats
Breakdown 8: I Like You
Breakdown 9: What You Do To Me
Breakdown 10: Rooftops
Breakdown 11: In The Night
Breakdown 12: Beautiful Together
Breakdown 13: Relentless
Breakdown 14: Flying
Breakdown 15: Desiring

MODULE 6: ARRANGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS

HARNESSING THE POWER OF STRUCTURE & ARRANGEMENT

The final piece of the songwriting trifecta (chords, melodies, arrangement). In this module, you'll learn everything you need to know about song structure & arrangement.

3h 11m

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Lesson 1: Arrangement Overview (Part 1)
Lesson 2: Arrangement Overview (Part 2)
Lesson 3: "Law of 4" Method
Lesson 4: Build & Spread Method
Lesson 5: Song Adjustments Over Time
Lesson 6: The "Chord Layout" Methodology
Lesson 7: Key Changes (Part 1)
Lesson 8: Key Changes (Part 2)
Lesson 9: Song Example - Verse 1
Lesson 10: Song Example - Verse 2
Lesson 11: Song Example - Build 1
Lesson 12: Song Example - Chorus 1
Lesson 13: Song Example - Build 2/Chorus 2
Lesson 14: Song Example - Bridge/Build 3/Chorus 3

THE COST OF INACTION

Where will you be a month, 3 months, a year from now?

By following the framework inside The Modern Songwriting Masterclass, you could be writing incredible melodies & chord progressions, and releasing quality music.

Will it take work? Of course. There are no shortcuts. Anyone who tells you otherwise is lying.

But your work ethic combined with the strategies and techniques we teach in this program? That's a ticket to reaching the next level of your craft (and being appreciated for it).

That's what's waiting for you.

And instead of wasting time, money, and energy trying to learn songwriting and music production by trial and error… with no guarantee that it will even work…

You could simply invest in The Modern Songwriting Masterclass, and for less than $1/day, get access to the exact strategies and skills that I (and others) have used to write and produce incredible, catchy, hit-worthy songs.

BY JOINING TODAY

YOU'LL ALSO RECEIVE ACCESS TO THESE 3 AWESOME BONUSES

BONUS 1

MAKE MUSIC YOUR LIFE

$497

This course will show you exactly how you can build the foundation for making music your life and career. You'll learn how I went from 0 to $3,000 per month (just from Spotify streams), how to build brand authority, understanding systems, and getting paid opportunities.

BONUS 2

IMPROV MASTERY

$197

This bonus course will take you from intermediate to semi-pro on your MIDI keyboard or piano. You'll learn how to improvise with chords and melodies so that you can come up with hit-worthy song ideas on the fly.

BONUS 3

PRIVATE MASTERMIND GROUP

Get exclusive access to my private Facebook group only for Piano For Producers course students. This is a place where you can come to connect, ask questions, get feedback, and experience rapid growth as a music creator being around driven, like-minded people.