Songwriting

Catalog description

What’s in a song? What are the qualities of an effective song, and what features do famous songs and songwriters share? In this course, students will learn the essential elements of songwriting—melody, harmony, form, lyrics, and more—via analysis of existing popular music in a variety of styles. Through popular music analysis, guided class work, and talks with guest composers, students will engage in the songwriting process toward presenting fully and partially realized original songs. Prerequisite: None. Some prior experience in music is recommended; students should contact instructor prior to registering. Fulfillment: General Elective. Repeat rule: Non-Repeatable. Students can only take this course once during their study at NYUSH.