"Spot on with the analysis and relevant to any composer, songwriter, or producer in the game now.”

"Even though I’ve been writing professionally for over ten years, I’ve found several nuggets of gold that have improved my writing already."

"Some producers have a hit or two by sheer fluke/talent and the subconscious knowledge of a lifetime of growing up with music. However, making hits songs consistently is not just about talent and the occasional fluke. There is a science to the art of making hit music. Hit Songs Deconstructed will equip you with tools that will allow you to make hit songs more consistently."

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"ASCAP aims to provide members with a multifaceted toolchest to augment their craft and their careers. Hit Songs Deconstructed is a cutting-edge service that can support our members' creative process with in-depth data and analysis of current songwriting techniques."

"Hit Songs Deconstructed has really pushed my music to a competitive level. The instructors are at the top of their game, detailed, and cover absolutely everything that's happening in current, charting successful music."

"The way songs are broken down is extremely useful in really solidifying your understanding of what's happening in the most popular music, and how you can incorporate it in your own."

"Well done HSD for providing the songwriting community with invaluable information and analysis."

"As a songwriter, an important part of my job is to analyze what works in successful songs. By identifying the tools that were employed in hits, writers can incorporate them into their own songs--using techniques that have proven successful--while putting their own spin and unique creative angle on them. HSD does the research for me."

"I have never seen hit songs broken down in such an accurate and detailed way."

"I can’t say enough about how much you can learn in these workshops. So far I have attended two sessions, one for Lyrics and Rhymes and the second for Arrangement & Production. The presenters were highly skilled and knowledgeable. The information was detailed and unlimited. There is something in there for anyone who writes or records to learn.

I highly recommend checking them out, it will make you rethink any work you have done in the past and going forward."

"I highly recommend all of the courses from Hit Songs Deconstructed. If you're a songwriter, there's always something new to be learned in their workshops and masterclasses!"

"I am stunned by the WEALTH of information available through this program, and the manner in which it was presented. Very impressive!"

"I can't stress enough how important HSD is to any serious professional hit songwriter."

"These are not just songwriting tips and tricks; these workshops are a masterclass in hit songwriting."

"Unbelievable wealth of knowledge to adopt into my songwriting and productions. A whole new course of actionable knowledge in which to try to achieve the apogee - writing & producing a timely Top 10 pop hit song."

"Tons of fantastic tips and information on how to create hit songs. I learned so much!"

"You combined elements I've tried to put together through hours of studies, videos, and books into something straightforward and easy to understand."

"I have written songs for years and although I focus on the story and the method of rhymes, I had know idea what I was missing."

“This is the most thorough master class that I have attended. Recommend it to all."

"Hit Songs Deconstructed is a great go-to if you’re interested in what makes today’s pop songs tick.  Founders Dave Penn and Yael Penn, experts in music and marketing, break down today’s most popular songs and musical trends."

"A superbly organized and heavily detailed study of all things Max."

"I was blown away by the Max Martin Hits masterclass. So thorough and insightful - a great blend of theory and art."

"As a longtime songwriter, I learned some new things and some valuable tips and tricks."

"I've enjoyed these classes so much and have learned a tremendous amount of information.”

"Max Martin Hits Deconstructed was amazing. I spent my Saturday learning about and listening to one of the best producers (in my opinion) music and dissecting what makes it so great. The analysis was really deep and it got me thinking about song structure and form in a new way. I'm listening to songs with different more informed ears now. I highly recommend investing in learning more about how the best in the biz do what they do."

"If a McKinsey consultant were to study Max Martin, something like this masterclass would be there deliverable. Excellent, pragmatic , actionable analysis - thank you!"

"It opened my mind to a more structured approach to the melody writing part of my own songs. The analysis are deep and logical. Everything in this is very helpful."

"This workshop was extremely valuable and provided a lot of insight. I feel it has condensed into a few hours what would have been years of researching and discovery on my own. Highly recommended and will definitely stay up-to-date about future workshops!"

"I really advise the Hit Song Deconstructed Max Martin masterclass. As a huge fan of this amazing songwriter, it was both very instructive and fascinating! The topics were very well chosen, the class spanned a wide range of key song characteristics, it was detailed, clear and explained very clearly. These analyses are clever and high level, they should be extremely useful to any (aspiring) songwriter or music enthusiast! Thank you!"

“This was one of the most thorough, well-presented and thought-out master classes on pop writing I have ever experienced."

“The masterclass was so informative! Seeing what I usually hear in a visual form really solidifies things. I love the multiple visual explanations!”

“Very thorough, fun and insightful. Kind of a moneyball for songwriting, which is an interesting and original way of analyzing the creative process. As a pro I recommend this workshop to songwriters of any level.”

“For those of you concerned about producing and writing hits songs while staying current, this masterclass is for you. Wonderful insight into what makes these current hit songs appeal so well to the artists audience.”

“I've been searching for ways to set my lyrics in more purposeful ways than just humming and trying endless variations on my keyboard. This workshop teaches you how to create memorable and impressive vocal lines while still preserving your unique voice and artistry.”

“Insight like no other into vocal melodic patterns of pop hit songs.”

"The same day after attending my first workshop I was able to easily understand and fix my melody, and now my song is so much easier to sing and more memorable. Thank you Hit Songs Deconstructed!"

"This workshop teaches you how to create memorable and impressive vocal lines while still preserving your unique voice and artistry."

"I’m going on 40 years of working with top-level artists and you have made me understand even better all the things I’ve learned over the years working with them.

Thanks much for all you do." 

"Hit Songs Deconstructed reveals so much detail about things you might never have noticed before in hit songs, but are right in front of you. They go beyond identifying what works and explain WHY it works."