Behind The Scenes Video Series
Nashville Songwriting #2: Writing a New Song From Start to Finish (Full Process)
In this video series, I share my entire, start-to-finish creative process on camera, as I write a brand new song from scratch. Along the way, I share and explain everything that I'm doing and thinking in detail — every idea, decision, tool, and technique.
You'll learn exactly how I write songs firsthand, using the Nashville Approach to Songwriting, from how I come up with my initial ideas all the way through recording the finished songs.
In the process, I'll be explaining my approach to the following topics:
- The Nashville Approach to Songwriting
- Finding Inspiration & Song Ideas
- Writing Effective Lyrics
- Wordplay & Lyricism
- Rhyme, Cadence, and Nashville Math
- Chord Progressions & Music
- The Art of Storytelling
- Writing Memorable Melodies
- Song Structure & Arrangements
- Hook Phrases & Originality
- How To Find Success as a Songwriter
- And a lot more
For this song in particular, I show how I transform and tell a real-world story through song.
I've never shared my process so openly and vulnerably before, so I hope you enjoy and learn something from how I work!
What’s included:
2+ hours of on-demand video
Learn from the real behind-the-scenes
Exclusive access to insider secrets
Watch on all devices
Unlimited lifetime access
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You’re a fan of Shane McAnally and are curious to see what happens behind the scenes. You’re looking for inspiration and access to a world you normally can’t see.
You want to learn exactly how Shane McAnally does what he does. Watch his real, start-to-finish process, including how he navigates every decision, setback, and more.
You want to know all of Shane McAnally’s insider secrets — the exact tools and techniques he uses, his hard-won lessons, and well-guarded industry secrets.
Hey, I’m Shane McAnally. I’ve spent my career in Nashville, writing songs for many of the most well-known artists in country and pop music, like Kacey Musgraves, Kelly Clarkson, Sam Hunt, Halsey, Kenny Chesney, Lady A., John Legend, Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett, the Jonas Brothers and many others. I have written over 48 career #1 songs and am the most nominated songwriter in CMA history. In my Studio, I’m sharing my real, behind-the-scenes, songwriting process: Watch me write original songs from start-to-finish on camera, as I show and explain everything I’m doing and thinking in detail. My Studio is designed to help you learn the Nashville approach to songwriting, by seeing how I do it firsthand.
What’s included:
2+ hours of on-demand video
Learn from the real behind-the-scenes
Exclusive access to insider secrets
Watch on all devices
Unlimited lifetime access