30-Minute Songwriting Challenge — Episode 1
Can I write a complete tune in just 30 minutes?
No rewinds, no perfect takes—just a ticking clock and a lot of coffee.
I’m the kind of composer who’ll vanish down a sound-design rabbit hole for hours if there’s no guard-rail. So, I figured I’d try writing with a short deadline: just thirty minutes.
🎬 What you’ll see
- Start-to-finish workflow inside Logic Pro
- Using Apple Loops as a quick drum bed
- Real-time piano improv
- Rapid arrangement tweaks before the buzzer
♯ Song analysis
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Key | C major |
| Chords | C – Am – F – G – A♭ |
| Progression | I vi IV ♭VI V |
| Genre / Mood | Jazz-blues • upbeat |
| Instruments | Drum loop, PianoTeq electric piano, stock bass |
🎹 Gear list
- Casio CDP-S350 digital piano
- AKG P170 condenser mic (for spoken comments)
- Mac mini M2 | Logic Pro 11
- Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 interface
Free 30-min trial lesson
Want to level-up your piano chops or songwriting workflow?
Questions or feedback? Drop a comment on the video—I (try to) reply to everyone.
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