Songwriting I

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide, strengthen, and build upon a foundation of knowledge and understanding of the structure and make-up of songs from various musical genres. This class will assist students in writing free thoughts (both lyrically and musically), through: “giving permission” to be imperfect; analysis of other songs and songwriters of impact; study of poetic verse and meter; various exercises in writing text and music; and “marrying” the music and lyric into complementary pieces. Through multiple homework assignments and classroom participation, the student will develop the tools which enhance the musical experience. Meets a foundational core aesthetic literacy requirement.