Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Watch the full series at mwtm.com/topgun
Dive into the creative process behind ‘I Ain’t Worried’ by OneRepublic and explore the art of writing original songs to picture. Acclaimed producer, songwriter, and frontman Ryan Tedder breaks down one of the band’s biggest songs, sharing his experience working on the soundtrack for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’.
Ryan begins by breaking down the mechanics of writing music to picture, sharing inside information on how songs are commissioned and produced by major Hollywood studios. Learn how to analyse scenes, develop themes, write lyrics, pitch ideas, and more, as he rebuilds the track layer-by-layer from his private studio in West Hollywood.
Ryan also expands on his production process, revealing how he works with remote collaborators and harnesses modern technology to pitch songs with speed and efficiency. It is an inspiring and refreshing take on the modern music industry that will open your eyes to new experiences and opportunities.
Watch the full series at mwtm.com/topgun
Dive into the creative process behind ‘I Ain’t Worried’ by OneRepublic and explore the art of writing original songs to picture. Acclaimed producer, songwriter, and frontman Ryan Tedder breaks down one of the band’s biggest songs, sharing his experience working on the soundtrack for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’.
Ryan begins by breaking down the mechanics of writing music to picture, sharing inside information on how songs are commissioned and produced by major Hollywood studios. Learn how to analyse scenes, develop themes, write lyrics, pitch ideas, and more, as he rebuilds the track layer-by-layer from his private studio in West Hollywood.
Ryan also expands on his production process, revealing how he works with remote collaborators and harnesses modern technology to pitch songs with speed and efficiency. It is an inspiring and refreshing take on the modern music industry that will open your eyes to new experiences and opportunities.
