I have also attached some German-language links for you because you are a German speaker.

Writing better lyrics – von Pat Pattison (Englisch)
Schott Songtexte Schreiben (Deutsch)
www.thomann.de/de/schott_songtexte_schreiben.htm

Die besten Songwriting Bücher: 5 Pflichtwerke für Komponisten und Texter
https://dererfolgreichemusiker.com/...r-5-pflichtwerke-fuer-komponisten-und-texter/

www.thomann.de/blog/de/wie-du-fortschritte-beim-songwriting-machst-tipps/

 

Genre is important imo. Classical, prog, dubstep and pop require pretty different skills and knowledge sets.

I find that for myself picking a song that really impresses me and looking for a deep-dive on it is more useful than generalised courses.

 

Just reduced to 299 EURO! https://studio.com/classes/ryan-tedder/art-of-hitmaking

 

Tunesmith: Inside the art of songwriting - by Jimmy Webb

ALSO - On a pure composition level, not necessarily popular music, look up books on counterpoint writing and large ensemble writing if you want more in that area.

 

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Writing a song (which you hear in the charts) is usually a collective work. You can find very few videos on the internet that teach this collective work.

 

maybe hang out with other songwriters ?

 

Music industry does not exist in most countries. Collaborative work happens in industries. Where people give their own production work in one part of the industry as food to other parts of the industry. The music industry is also made up of chains that people know their duty in different parts of the industry.
Without entering the music industry, all the work will be on the shoulders of one person, who will definitely not be able to complete all the processes.
Writing a song individually without knowing the other factors involved will not be very effective. It is necessary to communicate with the music industries and if such an industry does not exist in the geography of the artist, by communicating with the industries in other parts of the planet, the synergy necessary to make music and present it to the audience should be done.
Songwriting training courses are not limited to studio work and many factors need to be identified and planned, all of which require a lot of executive efforts by different people.

 

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I write songs and the only tutorial somewhere close to complete for me was the Sonic Academy tutorial from 'The Midnight'. Comeback Kid.

 

Music genres are different. If your goal is pop, rock, jazz, etc., it's usually best to keep in constant contact with artists, producers, engineers, investors, distributors, and other people involved. The activity in music work is very broad and there is a need to communicate with different people. If these connections are not formed, the music produced will not reach many listeners, and any art, no matter how great, will remain without customers.
Usually, the general opinion is that making a song means writing lyrics and mixing and that's it. This is only part of the reality. A very large part of reality that is usually not given much attention is the part of communication. Extensive communication with different departments.

 

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A little specialist knowledge never hurts, you can always watch and listen to what the other musicians are doing. It's good to understand a little about the subject matter, but in the end you will have to decide for yourself what you like or don't like and what you can cope with.

Something to read --> Understanding song form: www.jeffreypepperrodgers.com/blog/songwriting-lesson-understanding-song-form

1. Verse only
2. Verse with refrain
3. Verse and chorus
4. Verse and bridge
5. Verse, chorus, and bridge
6. Prechorus
7. Intros, outros, and interludes

 

These genres are usually made individually without the need to communicate with other people. If these are your goals and not making money, then your job is relatively easy.