Lesson series

Style & Genre

One of the most overlooked (but most important) tools in songwriting is in choosing the right style and genre. Get it right, and your song hits the target. Get it wrong, and even a great idea can miss the mark.

We start by clarifying the difference between style and genre. You'll learn that you can write any style inside any genre, but knowing how to combine them strategically is what separates amateurs from hitmakers. In this course, I’ll break down the major song styles and show you how top writers use them across genres to connect with specific audiences.
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Styles & Genres

Which Style & Which Genre Should I Write In?

Too many songwriters stay trapped in one style or locked into a narrow set of genres. But the pros make deliberate choices: they match the style and genre to the audience they want to reach. That’s how they ensure their songs get picked up by fans, labels, and publishers.
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your voice

Which Style & Which Genre Should I Write In?

We’ll also explore your own voice as a songwriter—your unique style in the artistic sense. Through guided exercises, you’ll learn how to identify it, strengthen it, and even expand it so you can write beyond your comfort zone.

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 By the end of this course, you’ll:
 • Understand how publishers and labels categorize songs.
 • Learn how to combine style and genre to maximize impact.
 • Break free from being “stuck” in one lane.
 • Develop your own voice while broadening your scope.
 • Write songs that are sharper, more focused, and more market-ready.
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Created by

Chris Falson

Songwriter-Producer-Coach
I have 16 solo albums. Hundreds of my songs have been used in feature films and TV shows. Day to day I work with songwriters and filmmakers to create music and sounds that connect with audiences worldwide.

As a coach I develop music, production and creativity programs for churches, universities, and companies like Apple, Line 6, AVID, PSP Audio and LinkedIn Learning. My aim is to support indie artists, content creators, and church teams by providing production services and personalized training that helps them succeed in their creative work.
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