Song writing courses

... as a combination of lectures and practical workshops. The ideal attendee is anyone who wishes to become an authentic musician with a deeper understanding of how songs are written and why they work. Although the learning will largely involve creative song writing and independent thinking, an element of performance... Learn about: Song writing, Lyrical precision, Creative Process...

...This course is for adults aged 19+. This is a six-week evening course for beginners. It will give you some solid hints and tips on writing songs and is delivered from our facilities at Abbey Park campus. This course doesn’t lead to a formal qualification which means there is a relaxed approach...

...will help you improve your skills and achieve your professional goals. During the program you will study different subjects which are deemed to be useful...

...Explore what makes a good melody. We will focus mainly but not exclusively on popular songs of the last hundred years. This study is suitable for songwriters and anyone interested in how music works...

...If you are a budding songwriter, passionate about performing and writing many styles of music then this will be of interest to you. This course will suit you if you are interested in studying popular music, or if you are looking to develop a career in the music industry as a singer, songwriter...

...Ever wanted to write a song, but not known how? This free online course will give you the practical and theoretical understanding you need to create...

...Students in this class compose a Minuet and Trio for string quartet, and a song for soprano voice and piano. Recordings of these compositions, as performed in two visiting artist master classes, are provided on the assignments page...

...Create original, catchy and memorable lyrics from scratch. Learn how to generate lyrics from your every day experiences. Learn about structure, creating a hook, imagery, scanning & rhythm. In class you will edit and refine your work, listen to and analyse songs in a variety of modern genres...

...This exciting course course is run by the School of Creative Studies and Media in collaboration with Bangor’s world class School of Music. The course is aimed at students who want to study Creative Writing (for example: fiction, poetry, scriptwriting) and combine this with the study and/or practice... Learn about: Creative Writing, Saints, Geniuses, Stars, Creating Fiction...

.... You’ll study with us on MMus Songwriting so that you can: Comment critically upon your own and others’ material Contextualise your work Examine the musicological roots of your craft Consider the commercial value of your songs in the marketplace Rewrite and collaborate Conduct academic research Develop... Learn about: Collaborative Songwriting, History Of Song...

... may be passive or familiarity listening—putting on the songs while finishing a Chem. problem set or organizing your desk—but the majority will need... Learn about: Office IT, Ms Office...

...For singers in any style at any level, as well as instrumentalists/performers looking to enhance their understanding of the song form. Explore approaches and strategies to help you to memorise song lyrics. You will be shown how to turn a collection of words on a page into a personal message...

...MUS 501 Seminar in Academic Writing A seminar designed to examine and cultivate scholarly writing. We will consider examples from the historical...

... as sequencing and mixing. The course builds on these skills to teach beat, melody and track construction as well as lyric writing, vocal recording / mixing and finally promotion of your product / music... Learn about: Music Production, Skills and Training...

...If you dream of performing your music live on stage or writing the next big record, then this course is for... Learn about: Music Technology, Skills and Training, Confidence Training...

...Aspects explored include the emergence and impact of The Messiah together with the acceptance/writing of carols. Also considered are wassailing, waits, gallery choirs, concerts and the origins of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols...

...MUS 501 Seminar in Academic Writing A seminar designed to examine and cultivate scholarly writing. We will consider examples from the historical... Learn about: Music Theory...

... musician seeking a career in the music industry. Areas of study include performance, song writing/composition, music technology and music business. The... Learn about: Skills and Training, Music Technology, Music Industry...

... and temporal relationships. Introduction to functional harmony. Studies in melodic writing. Drills in sight singing, rhythmic reading, and dictation... Learn about: Music Theory, Keyboard Skills, Folk Music...

..., and writing music through repertory-based case studies of improvised and written melody in global ritual song traditions. Modern Western music notation... Learn about: GCSE Physics, Music Theory...