Hazem Wefy
Song Writer, Poet & Screenwriter @Freelancer
Hazem Wefy is an Egyptian writer, poet, screenwriter, and graduate of the Faculty of Arts, Department of English Language. He has written songs for popular bands and artists such as Wust El Balad, Cairokee, Hamza Namira, and Ali El Haggar. His notable works include songs like "Antika," "Shams El Nahar," "Am Gharib," "Ensan," and "Mawlood Sanaa 80."
Wefy has two collections of colloquial poetry: Harf El Meem (2014) and Hara, Heita w Arabeya (2018), and authored the book Shakespeare Al Asheq (2023). As a screenwriter, he contributed to the films Zarf Tarek and Belmondo and the TV series Ard Khas.
Dive into the rich world of colloquial Arabic poetry and songwriting with this comprehensive course, designed for musicians, aspiring songwriters, poets, music and creative writing students, and anyone passionate about Arabic culture.
This course explores the history and evolution of colloquial Arabic language, shedding light on its profound impact on poetry and music. Attendees will gain insights into the distinctions between Egyptian colloquial poetry and traditional Arabic poetry while developing a refined taste for reading, listening, and critiquing these art forms.
Learn from the legacies of iconic poets such as Salah Jaheen, Abdel Rahman El Abnoudy, Fouad Haddad, and Ahmed Fouad Negm, and master the four pillars of this artistic expression. From understanding rhyme schemes and rhythm to crafting compelling narratives, this course covers it all.
Participants will also delve into the songwriting process, from inspiration and theme selection to refining lyrics and writing for pre-composed melodies. Practical tips and tricks for breaking into the music scene are included to help turn your passion into a career.
* The history of the colloquial Arabic language and the impact on poetry and songs.
* The difference between Egyptian colloquial poetry and the traditional Arabic poetry.
* Develop a good taste for reading poetry and listening to songs.
* Having a critical sense to determine the writing quality of the poems and the songs.
* The must read poems/books.
* Guide to write a Diwan (collection of poems), how to start and what is needed?
* The difference between composing a poem and writing a song.
* The autobiography and the works of the most prominent colloquial Arabic poets with focus on the four pillars of this art
* Salah Gahin.
* Abd El Rahman El Abnoudy.
* Fouad Haddad.
* Ahmed Fouad Negm.
* The rhyme scheme, rhythm, assonance, simile, personification and the alliteration.
* The songwriting process, starting with the inspiration till the finished song.
* The inspiration
* The idea/theme.
* The tone.
* The use of language and selection of words.
* The form.
* The narrator.
* The rewriting.
* Writing for an already composed melody/tunes.
* Tips and tricks on how to break through the music scene.
1- Introduction to Song Writing Techniques
2- What is the difference between a colloquial poem and a song?
3- The difference between a poem and poetry
4- The difference between rhythm and rhyme
5- How to rhythm your songs?
6- The Form of Modern Songs
7- What is the chorus?
8- How to write a song?
9- Type of Songs
10- How to sell your song?
11- Get your Certificate
Claim your certificate upon completing the course.
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Upon completion of all lessons in your course, you'll receive a signed certificate from The Copywriter.
Our courses conducted primarily in Arabic but since many advertising terms are in English, we're in the process of adding subtitles to our recorded material.
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