Editing, Refinement & Rewrite

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Precision without losing soul.

Over the span of four weeks of creative growth you’ll dive into the discipline of revision — learning how to identify the heart of your song, trim unnecessary elements, and refine your work without sacrificing emotional truth. You’ll confront repetition, perfectionism, and ego, and discover how collaboration and thoughtful feedback can strengthen your craft.

Precision without losing soul.

Over the span of four weeks of creative growth you’ll dive into the discipline of revision — learning how to identify the heart of your song, trim unnecessary elements, and refine your work without sacrificing emotional truth. You’ll confront repetition, perfectionism, and ego, and discover how collaboration and thoughtful feedback can strengthen your craft.

Editing, Refinement & Rewrite: The Creator’s Eye

This is the ninth course from Inside The Song Game

You’ll Learn To:

  • Identify stuck points and repetitive patterns in your songwriting

  • Strengthen the central emotional “heartline” of your songs

  • Say more with less through strategic editing and concision

  • Integrate feedback while maintaining your unique voice and style

  • Refine drafts into polished songs ready to share

Who It’s For:

This course is for songwriters who want to take their songs to the next level — those who want clarity, emotional resonance, and a practiced approach to revision. Whether you’re struggling to finish songs or seeking to refine your craft, this course guides you to write with precision, intention, and heart.

What’s Included:

  • Four live 90-minute weekly sessions (Zoom)

  • Structured peer feedback circles

  • Weekly songwriting prompts and guided revision exercises

  • Optional one-on-one feedback sessions ($40 / 30 min)

  • Access to the private Song Game community

Weekly Flow:

  • Week 1 — Challenges of Revision: Break patterns, recognize repetition, and practice revising sections with fresh approaches.

  • Week 2 — The Heartline of a Song: Identify the central emotional core and align lyrics, melody, and arrangement with it.

  • Week 3 — Cutting the Fat: Learn to trim unnecessary elements while preserving soul, creating clarity and impact.

  • Week 4 — Collaboration as a Tool: Use feedback strategically, manage ego, and refine your songs with external input.

Course Philosophy:

This course is about approaching your songs with a “creator’s eye” — learning to see clearly, edit boldly, and polish with care. Through structured exercises, reflection, and collaboration, you’ll build confidence in your revisions and develop a keen sense of which changes serve your song’s emotional truth.