Songwriting and Producing Music. 3 credits, 3 contact hours

Catalog description

Prerequisites: ENGL 102 with grade C or higher; one 200-level history/humanities GER course. This course will introduce students to beginning music theory in the form of harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic tools to be employed in the creation of original songs. By the end of this course students will be able to write original melodies and lyrics all the while making informed choices in regards to harmony, rhythm, and instrumentation. DAW’s will be used to apply concepts learned in class and to record and produce final song renditions.