Alicia shows you how she writes lyrics, crafts melodies, and explores sonics so you can discover the music you were born to make.
Where to Watch MasterClass • Alicia Keys Teaches Songwriting and Producing
19 Episodes
Meet Your Instructor
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Meet Your InstructorAlicia introduces herself and invites you to join her in the spaces where she pursues her artistry.
Alicia's Musical Foundation And Influences
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Alicia's Musical Foundation And InfluencesLearn the who, what, where, and why of Alicia’s inspiration.
Start With Melody and Lyrics
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Start With Melody and LyricsAlicia shares her methods and styles for developing lyrics.
Alicia, the Songwriter
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Alicia, the SongwriterAlicia talks about journaling, writing poetry, and drawing from your life to create.
Bring All the Elements Together
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Bring All the Elements TogetherAlicia explains how “Fallin' ” came together and the intricacies of the songwriting process.
Connect to the World Around You
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Connect to the World Around YouDiscover Alicia’s approach to using connection as a way to hone your creative voice.
Songwriting With Empathy
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Songwriting With EmpathyAlicia demonstrates how she uses empathy to create powerful music.
Alicia, the Producer
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Alicia, the ProducerTake a look inside Alicia’s sound booth as she discusses the roles she takes on to produce her distinct sound.
Vocal Arrangements
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Vocal ArrangementsAlicia walks you through the strength in specific vocal arrangements.
Build Energy in the Booth
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Build Energy in the BoothAlicia opens up about how she has developed physical, mental, and emotional practices to take care of herself and her art.
The Anatomy of an Anthem
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The Anatomy of an AnthemAlicia shares her thoughts on what makes a song an anthem, and talks about the theme and tone of the “sad triumph.”
Alicia’s Retro-Futuristic Sound
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Alicia’s Retro-Futuristic SoundAlicia explains how various influences have helped her develop her incredible sound.
Alchemy in the Control Room
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Alchemy in the Control RoomLearn how Alicia explores her creativity through sonics and instruments in the control room.
Instruments to Boost a Big Sound
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Instruments to Boost a Big SoundDiscover Alicia’s favorite instruments and her methods for achieving her unique musical sounds.
Creative Collaboration
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Creative CollaborationAlicia talks about the importance of collaboration and the role it can play in her creative process.
Sisterhood in the Music Industry
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Sisterhood in the Music IndustryAlicia discusses discrepancies in the music industry for women and her efforts to create space at the table for voices that are silenced.
Rising Artist Spotlight: Joy Nesbitt’s "Echo"
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Rising Artist Spotlight: Joy Nesbitt’s "Echo"Alicia offers advice to a young artist from her music organization, She Is the Music.
Power and Purpose
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Power and PurposeDiscover Alicia’s personal philosophy of setting boundaries and listening to your body and intuition.
Always Be Learning
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Always Be LearningAlicia shares her thoughts on living a creative life and why evolution is the only constant.
