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Songwriting for Teens

Completed by 42 learners
Ages 13-18
Live Group Class
In this four week course learn how to compose unique lyrics, and an original melody
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(330 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 4 weeks
1-8 learners per class
45 min

What's included

4 live meetings
3 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Students are encouraged to keep up the songwriting weekly, and to compose or write lyrics to at least one song per a week.

Class Experience

Students will learn the basics of songwriting, and composing a unique song in an encouraging environment! We'll explore methods in lyric writing and rhyming, how to write down or record your own melody, and get your song ready for the big stage. Each week, we'll share our creative songs and collaborate together. Prior piano, singing, or music theory experience is recommended but not completely necessary. Students are encouraged to work independently as well as in a collaborative setting. Whether you've taken this class before or brand new, all are welcome :-) 

**By the end of the four weeks, students will present their original songs for the class by a live performance, video, recording, or presentation of sheet music**

Week 1: Intro to songwriting, How and Why do we write songs together? (The impact of music and working together)
 Song structure explained on how to compose a great song!

Week 2: Intro rhymes, song structure (verse, chorus, pre-chorus, bridge, and titles). Quiet writing time if time permitted.

Week 3:  Intro to careers, and pathways through music. How to make money with your music? What to do when your song is finished?

Week 4: Reflection and presentation of our original songs! Intro to music technology, and how to record and notate your original songs at home.

Learning Goals

How to compose in a variety of music styles, lyrics and melody. Genres include Pop/Rock, Jazz, Musical Theater, R&B, Country, and Classical.  Students will learn how to collaborate and interact musically with a group, students will learn familiar music terms and industry vocabulary.

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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined April, 2020
4.8
330reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Education from St. Thomas University
I love teaching private lessons! I specialize in voice, piano, and songwriting from beginner to advances in classical, jazz, musical theatre, and contemporary music. I like to start each private lesson off with warm-ups and theory and then continue working through the lesson on repertoire that is appropriate for the student. I am especially good with sight-reading as well as preparing students for high school performing arts programs, summer camps, summerstock, and college auditions. I try to be positive in my teaching, but also constructive; to really help students become the best musicians they can be. Whether they are pursuing music and theater professionally or as a hobby. I want to provide my students with quality music lessons, just as I received quality music lessons growing up! I have ten years of experience teaching online and in private, parochial, charter, and public school settings primarily in urban environments and underserved communities. Currently, I serve as the Director of Choir and Musical Theatre at St. Thomas University, in Miami, FL. As a performer, my favorite performances include touring with Disney Live!, Nickelodeon at Sea, Carnival Cruiselines, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Education:
-Doctor of Education (Ed.D) Education & Innovative Leadership
St. Thomas University, Miami FL 2019-2022

-Master of Music (M.M.) Vocal Performance & Contemporary Music Production
Berklee College of Music, Valencia, Spain 2015-2016

-Bachelor of Music (B.M.) Vocal Performance
Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA 2006-2010

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