Build-A-Hit: Learn the Songwriting Framework Pros Use

About Course

Every hit song has a formula—an invisible structure that guides the listener, builds emotion, and keeps the hook stuck in their head. If you’ve ever wondered why some songs blow up while others flop, the answer often lies in the structure.

In this course, we’ll break down the proven formulas behind today’s biggest hits—across genres like Afrobeat, Pop, R&B, and Hip-Hop. You’ll learn how to shape your verses, hooks, bridges, intros, and outros like the pros. We’ll reverse-engineer hits, create your own custom templates, and teach you how to build songs that are built to win.

This isn’t about copying — it’s about understanding the architecture of successful songs, so you can build your own.

By the end, you’ll have the blueprint to craft songs that sound like they belong on radio, Spotify playlists, or TikTok trends.

How to structure your songs like industry professionals
The key parts of a song and how each section should function
The most popular songwriting formulas used in Afrobeat, Pop, R&B, and Hip-Hop
How to map out your songs for better emotional flow and listener engagement
Strategies to make your chorus hit harder and stay longer
How to keep your structure fresh while still accessible
The secrets of song arrangement that increase replay value
How to analyze hit songs and build your own templates

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Song Structure

1.1 Why Structure Matters in Hit Songs

01:44
1.2 Understanding the Listener’s Journey

07:01
1.3 Common Structures in Popular Genres (Afrobeat, Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B)

12:00

Module 2: The Core Components of a Song

Module 3: Chart-Topping Formulas Broken Down

Module 4: Arrangement Secrets for Replay Value

Module 5: Building Your Own Hit Structure

Module 6: Bonus – Real Song Deconstructions

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Build-A-Hit: Learn the Songwriting Framework Pros Use

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Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Song Structure

1.1 Why Structure Matters in Hit Songs

1.2 Understanding the Listener’s Journey

1.3 Common Structures in Popular Genres (Afrobeat, Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B)

Module 2: The Core Components of a Song

2.1 Intro – Making a Strong First Impression

2.2 Verses – Building the Story

2.3 Pre-Chorus – The Build-Up That Hooks

2.4 Chorus – The Emotional & Melodic Payoff

2.5 Bridge – Adding Contrast and Surprise

2.6 Outro – Ending with Impact or Loop

Module 3: Chart-Topping Formulas Broken Down

3.1 A/B/A/B/C/B Structure (Pop Standard)

3.2 Afrobeat Song Formula (Groove-Driven Approach)

3.3 Trap/Rap Format – Hook-Heavy Flow

3.4 Hybrid Formats: Genre-Bending Structures

Module 4: Arrangement Secrets for Replay Value

4.1 How to Sequence for Streaming & Radio

4.2 Energy Waves: Controlling Emotion Through Sections

4.3 Strategic Repetition vs Creative Variation

4.4 Hooks in Multiple Places – Stacking the Catchiness

Module 5: Building Your Own Hit Structure

5.1 Choosing the Right Formula for Your Song’s Message

5.2 Mapping Out Your Song Blueprint

5.3 Writing Within Structure Without Losing Creativity

5.4 Testing Your Structure: What Works and What Doesn’t

Module 6: Bonus – Real Song Deconstructions

6.1 Dissecting a Billboard Pop Hit

6.2 Breaking Down a Viral Afrobeat Anthem

6.3 What These Songs Did Right – And How You Can Do It Too

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