Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SOUND-0003
Organization:
1500 Sound Academy
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
4 weeks (40 hours total)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Introduction to Songwriting
Description

Objective:

Upon completing the course, the student will be able to define essential parts of song structure; write lyrics for various parts of a song’s structure; apply songwriting etiquette best practices; create visual imagery lyrics, and write songs from a storytelling perspective.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Write words for melodic top-line ideas
  • Demonstrate use of rhythmic patterns to create movement in lyrics
  • Identify memorable lyrics and melodies
  • Reinforce a “phrase that pays” lyrical line
  • Employ the use of relative major and minor chords

General Topics:

  • Songwriting
  • Chord Progressions
  • Inversions
  • Voicings
  • Harmony
  • Call and Response
  • Brevity
  • Effective Hook Writing
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Final Project

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials

Other offerings from 1500 Sound Academy

Artist Branding
(SOUND-0006)
Engineering
(SOUND-0002)
Mixing
(SOUND-0004)
Music Business
(SOUND-0005)
Music Production
(SOUND-0001)
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