5 Weeks of exercises and lessons that will transform your songwriting!
Right now, your lyrics might feel stuck. Maybe you’re second-guessing every line. Maybe your songs feel “fine” but not memorable. Maybe that second verse keeps haunting you.
But with the right tools and guidance, you can break through and create songs that truly connect.
This isn’t just a course—it’s a proven songwriting transformation in 5 weeks.
We’re talking real breakdowns of legends like James Taylor, Jason Isbell, and Taylor Swift. You’ll dissect their lyrics, steal their best moves, and apply them immediately.
You’ll have lifetime access to all course materials, so you can revisit lessons, refine your skills, and continue improving at your own pace.
Right now, for a limited time, you can enroll for just $157.00. AND—if you join today, use the code TWENTYOFF to save $20!
This course is designed to give you the tools, insights, and confidence to write lyrics that stand out. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your craft, you’ll walk away with practical skills you can apply immediately.
Every Song Starts with Questions
Songwriting is Like Journalism
The Inverted Pyramid
Listeners Want to Feel Songs, Not Think Them
Strong First Verses with 5 Questions
5 Question Verse Process Demonstration
Hit Song Verse: Question Example
About the Writing Exercises:
Week 1: Writing Exercise 1
Week 1: Writing Exercise 2
Week 1: Writing Exercise 3
Week 1: Writing Exercise 4
Wrap Up of Week 1
What Common Questions do Choruses Usually Answer?
Writing a Chorus with Questions Demonstration
Week 2: Writing Exercise 1
Week 2: Writing Exercise 2
Week 2: Writing Exercise 3
Week 2: Writing Exercise 4
Week 2 Wrap Up
Advancing the WHO WHEN and WHERE in Verse 2
Verse 2 Writing Demonstration
Week 3: Writing Exercise 1
Week 3: Writing Exercise 2
Week 3: Writing Exercise 3
Week 3: Writing Exercise 4
Week 3: Writing Exercise 5
Week 3: Wrap Up
Spotting Patterns in Effective or Hit Songs
Week 4: Writing Exercise 1
FREE PREVIEWWeek 4: Writing Exercise 2
Week 4: Writing Exercise 3
Week 4: Writing Exercise 4
Week 4: Writing Exercise 5
FREE PREVIEWWeek 4: Wrap Up
I’m Chad Shank, and my mission is to help you break free from the creative boxes holding you back and discover the tools and techniques to develop your own authentic, unique, and powerful songwriting style. I believe creating is what we’re meant to do—that each of us has something to say and the ability to move people through music.
Music has the power to connect us in deep, soul-shifting ways. I’ve seen incredible friendships and collaborations blossom through the At-Home Songwriting community, and it reminds me daily why this work matters.
With over 30 years of experience in the music industry, I’ve written thousands of songs and collaborated with artists and writers across pop, country, dance, and hip-hop. My journey has taken me from running my own indie record label to licensing songs for shows on HBO, MTV, WE, Fox Business, and Discovery. I’ve released over 300 songs on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube—each one part of my own creative evolution.
I founded At-Home Songwriting to create a space for songwriters to learn, grow, and reconnect with the magic of their own creativity. I’ve spent over a decade teaching writers how to craft songs that are emotionally powerful and professionally built—without losing their unique voice. I also teach lyric writing for Berklee College of Music Online, and I hold a Certificate in Songwriting from Berklee, along with a diploma in Audio Engineering from The Recording Workshop in Chillicothe, OH. I’ve worked in commercial radio for 7+ years and served as the Education Director for the Minnesota Association of Songwriters.
Since launching the At-Home Songwriting YouTube channel in 2021, I’ve been sharing insights, stories, and step-by-step tutorials to help songwriters at every level grow their craft. These days, I’m focused on releasing my own music while continuing to create online courses and content that support fellow writers on their journey.
If you’re ready to explore your voice, reconnect with your creativity, and write songs that feel like you, I’m here for it. Let’s walk this songwriting path together. Let’s write songs that connect.
This course is designed to help you write stronger lyrics in your songs. Each lesson is designed to give you the concepts and applications in an easy to understand way. You will see live writing demonstrations, and complete your own writing assignments.
The course is designed to open up a Chapter each week for 5 weeks. Each week you will watch video lessons and then do your own writing exercises. The writing exercises are designed to give you practice each day. You can work at your own pace, though. No pressure on completing everything on time. It is just important to do the work.
Once you enroll, your access never expires.
Yes! Your assignments will have links to open discussions and you will also be registered into the At-Home Songwriting Online Community. You can share ideas, songs, and get feedback.
The course is $57.00 currently.
The best way to take this course is to take notes during the video presentations, and complete all of the writing exercises. The writing exercises will give you real-time practice using the concepts and techniques.
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