Course and Book Author
“Every one of the writers I've taught, from beginners to the most advanced, whether on campus or online, take away the essential tools for creating great songs, no matter what their goals are.”
~ Jimmy Kachulis
Berklee Online
Jimmy Kachulis is a founding course creator for Berklee Online which has grown into the largest online music education platform in the world. He established the Songwriting Program at Berklee Online which now offers a Bachelor Degree in Songwriting.
Jimmy Kachulis Course Overviews…
Songwriting: Writing Hit Songs
Songwriting: Melody
Songwriting: Harmony
Videos
Berklee Sample Lessons
How to Contrast a Verse and Chorus
Harmonic Movement in the Moving Bridge
Harmonic Ideas for Chorus
YouTube Songwriting Tips
Creating a Song Over a Guitar Riff
Using Chord Progressions to Create Rhythm Variations
Creating Vocal Melodies
Choosing the Best Key Color for Your Title
Creating Effective Choruses
Choosing the Most Effective Note to Start a Lyric