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Building Ideas Into Songs: My Step-by-Step Process for Finishing Songs

Learn the intricacies of evolving raw ideas into complete, captivating songs. In this class, Hilton Wright II, a 6x Billboard #1 and Platinum Record Producer/Songwriter with notable works for Drake, Mike Posner, Big Sean, and Sofia Reyes, unfolds his creative process in his studio. Follow along as he takes a simple idea from concept to completion, detailing his thought process, sharing his tools, techniques, and decisions at every step of crafting melodies, lyrics, and producing the final track.
$169.99

What’s included:

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    In-depth video lessons (13h 37m)

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    Step-by-step curriculum

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    Online and at your own pace

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    Watch on all devices

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    Unlimited lifetime access

Taught by

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6x Billboard #1, Platinum Record Producer/Songwriter. Has produced/written for Drake, Mike Posner, Big Sean, Sofia Reyes, Faith Evans. Known for his prolificness & versatility.
What you’ll learn
Hilton Wright's unique approach to transforming raw ideas into completed songs
Hilton's go-to sounds, plug-ins, samples, synths, and FX
How to utilize a versatile range of tools, techniques, and templates for songwriting
Developing and maintaining a high level of creative output
Strategies for overcoming common challenges in songwriting
Inside look at Hilton's entire creative process from start to finish
The secret to achieving balance between verses, choruses, and bridges in song composition
Amplifying a song's emotional resonance through meticulous production and arrangement techniques
Crafting melodies, writing lyrics, and producing the final track of a song
Recording, tuning, pocketing, and editing raw demo vocals for artist presentation

Class Overview

Learn how to transform raw ideas into complete songs
Hilton Wright II is a 6x Billboard #1, Platinum Record Producer and Songwriter, renowned for his versatility across the industry. He has written and produced hundreds of songs for the biggest artists in the world, including Drake, Mike Posner, Big Sean, Sofia Reyes, and Faith Evans. He's also the creative force behind award-winning music for TV shows, like the acclaimed song “Juneteenth” for the hit ABC TV show black•ish, and has scored commercials for multinational companies like Walmart and Jeep. To maintain such an impressive level of creative output, Hilton has developed a unique set of tools, techniques, and templates that allow him to consistently transform his ideas and inspirations into finished tracks. In this class, students are offered an inside look at how he builds ideas into completed songs. If you're the type of individual who creates many music loops and voice notes but struggles to actually finish your tracks, you'll learn methods in this class that will help you reach the finish line more often and more consistently. During class, Hilton brings you into his studio and shares his entire creative process from start to finish. You will follow along as he transforms a simple idea into a finished song, starting from brainstorming initial concepts, all the way through crafting melodies, lyrics, and producing the final track. Along the way, Hilton will be explaining everything that he's doing: his thought process, his techniques, the exact tools he's using, and the decisions he makes. By the end of the class, you'll have a suite of new tools and techniques at your disposal, aimed at helping you more consistently turn your ideas into fully realized, finished songs.

Lessons (14)

Apply what you learn

Follow Hilton Wright II’s proven songwriting process, step by step

In the class, Hilton Wright II breaks down his songwriting & producing process into clear, actionable steps. Follow along with Hilton’s process step-by-step and write, produce, and record your own songs. You can also watch Hilton’s process in full first and then bring the ideas, tools, and techniques into your own projects. By following Hilton's proven process, you’ll learn everything you need to write/produce hit songs like the ones in the playlist below. Furthermore, you'll see Hilton produce the song "You Want It" from beginning to end.  

Who’s this class for?
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You're a producer or writer of any level who often leaves projects or ideas unfinished. Learn Hilton's process for systematically building ideas into songs you love.

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You're an experienced songwriter or producer looking to drastically level up your workflow. Bring Hilton's tools, techniques, and best practices into your own process.

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You’re a professional or aspiring professional looking to hone your craft by diving deep into Hilton’s process.

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meet your instructor
Hilton Wright II

“Well-versed versatility” how better to describe the sound of Hilton ‘Deuce’ Wright II. The award-winning, 6x Billboard #1, RIAA platinum & gold certified, record producer, songwriter, and composer embraces the perfect blend of what has been, is and will forever be amazing in music. Getting his start in the church choir and school band on the outskirts of Detroit, this music man has already proven himself to be a flawless gem in the Motor City’s crown. In the early 2000s he teamed up with his cousin Brian to form the production duo WrighTrax. As a unit, the two cut their teeth by helping craft the sound of an unknown and unsigned Big Sean. The musical results secured the artist’s deal with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music and subsequent deal with Def Jam. Drawing inspiration from such musical giants as Michael Jackson, Rick Rubin, Quincy Jones and J. Dilla, to name a few, enables him to keep an un-capped, fresh approach to his music. To date, Hilton has had the great fortune of producing/writing for artists such as: Mike Posner, Big Sean, Sofia Reyes, Drake, Rick Ross, Pusha T, Mr. Hudson and the cast of the hit abc TV show black•ish as co-producer/composer of the song “Juneteenth” performed in the season four premiere (winner of a 2019 Guild of Music Supervisors Award). In addition to a host of other prominent and emerging artists, he’s also had the opportunity to score advertisements for such major corporations as Ford, Wal-Mart, Jeep and Corona. On July 15th, 2020, Hilton took his career to the next level by launching Seven15 Music, a new music company that serves as a creative outlet for his collaborations with artists across all genres and mediums. Currently based in Los Angeles, CA, with his wife Maria and their two sons, Hilton has a goal to be more than just a producer or songwriter…he strives to be “a change agent using music as his springboard.”

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Frequently asked questions

$169.99

What’s included:

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    In-depth video lessons (13h 37m)

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    Step-by-step curriculum

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    Online and at your own pace

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    Watch on all devices

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    Unlimited lifetime access

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