Songwriting Camp! An Introduction to Songwriting
In this one-week camp, students will learn how to create their very own original songs. Each class will have a lesson on the elements of songwriting and some live writing sessions. No musical experience necessary. #creative
Big Universe Music
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What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursAssessment
If requested by the parent, I will provide an informal assessment of their child's performance.Class Experience
In this week-long songwriting course, we will go over the elements of creating a song. Our goal will be to use the ideas discussed during the week to create original songs individually and with the group! We will discuss: Musical Styles Melody, Harmony, and Lyrics Keeping an Inspiration Journal for Lyrics Finding Your Style and Your Voice Scales— Major and Minor and how to use chords to set the mood in a song Song Form — Verses, Choruses, Bridges, Intros and Outros How to Write Verses and Choruses Jingles and "Ear-worms"-- Why Do Some Songs Get Stuck In Your Head? Each day of camp will consist of a "lecture style" lesson in which all students will be on mute. I will unmute at the end of each topic to ask focus questions and any other questions. We will spend time each day working on our own original song. Students are required to spend at least 20 minutes of additional time each day to complete their songwriting project.
Learning Goals
Students will leave the camp with an understanding of harmony, melody, and lyric, as well as being able to recognize song form.
Students will have created an inspiration journal to keep ideas in, and will begin to have a deeper understanding of their own personal musical style and taste.
Students will be encouraged to continue finding inspiration and writing songs as well as continue with suggested listening of songwriters.
Other Details
Supply List
- Students must have a passion for music and interest in songwriting - Students will need a journal, composition notebook, or three-ring folder with loose leaf paper. - Students will need a pencil or pen for the week
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
4 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Music from California Institute of the Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Berklee College of Music
Bachelor's Degree in Music from University of West Florida
Bachelor's Degree in History from Lynchburg College
All Big Universe Music teachers have Bachelors, Masters, or PhDs in music from accredited universities, or comparable experience in the music industry. For more information on each teacher, please visit our teacher biographies at www.biguniversemusic.com/teachersReviews
Live Group Class
$90
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 125 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
5-10 learners per class
