Songwriting: How to Write a Song
In this 4-week flex class, students will learn how to craft their very original song! No musical experience necessary. #creative
Big Universe Music
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be asked weekly to complete: - One set of focus questions - One page in their inspiration journal (this assignment will be kept private and not shared with class)Assessment
If requested by the parent, I will provide an informal assessment of their child's performance.Class Experience
In this 4-week songwriting course, we will go over the elements of creating a song. Students will be led through a series of lessons, activities, and games that will help them understand how lyrics, harmony, melody, and rhythm come together to create impactful songs. Students will learn how to use AI tools to create their own background music, or how to use recording devices to create their own backing tracks if they play an instrument.
Learning Goals
Students will leave the class with an understanding of harmony, melody, and lyric, and students who complete all the assignments will end up with their own original song.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction and Inspiration
Grab a notebook and start keeping track of your wonderful ideas with your inspiration journal. 1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Song Form and the Primary Elements of Song
Verses, Choruses, Bridges, Intros and Outros, Melody, Harmony, and Lyrics Lesson 3:
Verses & Choruses and Scales
Writing verses and choruses. Scales— Major and Minor and how to use chords to set the mood in a song Lesson 4:
Finding Your Style and Jingles and "Ear-worms"
What's Your Musical Style and Why Do Some Songs Get Stuck In Your Head? 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
1 file available upon enrollment
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
Self-Paced Course
$10
weekly4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 61 learners
Ages: 8-13
