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Song Identity & Cohesion: Writing for Legacy
This is the eleventh course from Inside The Song Game
Across four weeks, we’ll explore how your songs work together as a cohesive body of work. Learn to identify recurring motifs, refine thematic continuity, and craft an artistic identity that resonates across multiple songs. By the end of the course, you’ll understand how to link songs conceptually and emotionally while highlighting your unique voice and creative legacy.
Each week you’ll work with:
A creative theme
A craft focus
A prompt designed to strengthen cohesion and identity
This course blends songwriting craft with reflective discovery — guiding you to recognize your artistic fingerprints, refine your sonic and lyrical motifs, and connect your songs into a cohesive, meaningful collection.
You’ll Learn To:
Identify recurring motifs, phrasing, and stylistic elements that define your voice
Connect songs through subtle thematic or lyrical threads
Sequence songs for emotional impact and narrative flow
Develop “sister songs” and recurring gestures that enhance cohesion
Strengthen the consistency and individuality of your artistic identity
Each week includes guided exercises, creative prompts, listening studies, and a peer feedback circle.
Who It’s For:
This course is for songwriters who want to go beyond individual songs and explore how their work communicates as a whole. Whether you’re refining a set of songs for an album, EP, or live set, this course helps you create connections, continuity, and emotional arcs that give your music a lasting, identifiable voice.
What’s Included:
Four live 90-minute weekly sessions (Zoom)
Structured feedback circles for all participants
Weekly songwriting prompts and guided exercises
Optional one-on-one feedback sessions ($40 / 30 min)
Access to the private Song Game community
Weekly Flow:
Week 1 — Recognizing Your Voice
Notice patterns in your lyrics, melodies, and instrumentation. Identify the elements that consistently define your style and set the foundation for cohesion.
Week 2 — Building Thematic Cohesion
Link songs through shared motifs, imagery, or emotion. Practice weaving connections without sacrificing individuality, strengthening your overarching identity.
Week 3 — Sequencing & Storytelling Across a Body of Work
Experiment with song order, energy flow, and emotional pacing. Learn how sequencing shapes listener experience and reinforces narrative arcs.
Week 4 — Sister Songs & Signature Refinement
Refine recurring motifs, sonic identity, and relationships between songs. Enhance continuity and polish your artistic fingerprint across multiple works.
Course Philosophy:
Song identity is about seeing the bigger picture — how your songs speak to each other and to your audience. Through reflection, experimentation, and collaborative feedback, you’ll uncover patterns, strengthen your voice, and craft music that feels cohesive, intentional, and authentically yours.