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Songwriting Summer Camp
Phil Kanakis
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(246)
In this Summer Camp learners will learn the fundamentals of melody/lyric writing and arranging, and have an outlet to perform your creations.
Class Experience
About this class: During this 3 week course Summer Camp students will learn many aspects of what goes into writing a song. Some of the topics we will go over include: Chord Progressions; Melody Writing, Lyric Writing and Rhythm. We will listen to, and analyze recorded music from an array of genres and time periods to see what worked with those songs. What made them hit songs? What made these songs memorable? What stands out with Lyrics of this particular song? We will analyze music from The...
9 lessons//3 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction* Bring anything that you've written in the past you would like to show (not required) * Lesson: Chord Progressions; Components of a SongLesson 2Group Song Layout* Learners have the opportunity (not required) to share what they are working on either their own song or something from the homework assignment * Lesson: As a group we will write a few song layouts together * Homework: Learners can pick one of the song layouts and use it as a template for their own song to work on for the next meetingLesson 3Great Story Lines/Intro to Lyric Writing* Learners have the opportunity (not required) to share what they are working on either their own song or something from the homework assignment * Lesson: How to come up with great story lines for songs/Intro to Lyric Writing * Breakout Rooms: Come up with different story liners together based on the lesson * Groups can share with the rest of the group what they came up with. * Homework: Learners can pick one of the story lines to work on for the next meeting or work on their own idea.Week 2Lesson 4Song Analysis* Learners have the opportunity (not required) to share what they are working on either their own song or something from the homework assignment * Lesson/Analyzing Songs: What instruments do you hear? What stands out to you musically within these songs? What are some similarities and differences? * Homework: Learners can work on their own ideas they are currently working onLesson 5What is a Hit Song* Learners have the opportunity (not required) to share what they are working on either their own song or something from the homework assignment * Lesson: What is a hit song? How can you tell if a song will stand the test of time? * Homework: Learners can work on their own ideas they are currently working onLesson 6Lyric Writing/Group Writing Prompts* Learners have the opportunity (not required) to share what they are working on either their own song or something from the homework assignment * Lesson: More in depth Lyric Writing/Group Writing Prompts (to be worked on in breakout rooms) * Groups can perform for the class what they worked on together (not required) * Homework: Learners will pick different prompts to work on for next classWeek 3Lesson 7Group Writing Prompts* Learners have the opportunity (not required) to share what they are working on either their own song or something from the homework assignment * Lesson: Writing Prompt (to be worked on in breakout rooms) * Groups can perform for the class what they worked on together (not required) * Homework: Learners will pick different prompts to work on for next classLesson 8Cover Songs* Learners have the opportunity (not required) to share what they are working on either their own song or something from the homework assignment * Lesson: What makes a successful cover song? Each learner will practice making a song into their own during classLesson 9This Business of Music/Conclusion* Learners have the opportunity (not required) to share what they are working on either their own song or something from the homework assignment * Lesson: Music Business: How to Copyright your song; What are royalties? What is a P.R.O.? * Conclusion
I have been offering lessons since I was 17 years old. I have experience teaching Piano Lessons; Vocal Lessons; Songwriting Classes; Music Production and Music Business Courses. Professionally I am a grammy balloted recording artist and producer; I've charted in the Top 100 in 6 different countries on several projects that I've worked on and produced; One album I worked on debuted at #2 on the NAR Radio Charts and stayed in Top 10 for 3 months; I've performed and produced at Carnegie Hall; worked with top producers at the Jim Henson Studios in California; and have had many sync licenses that have aired on networks such as The History Channel; The Learning Channel; Fitness Channel; WE Network.
0 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: There will be short exercises that learners may want to do in between class meetings.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Learners will be assessed along the way informally.
Joined June, 2018
4.9
246reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Purchase College
I have been offering lessons since I was 17 years old. I have experience teaching Piano Lessons; Vocal Lessons; Songwriting Classes; Music Production and Music Business Courses. Professionally I am a grammy balloted recording artist and producer;...
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Group Class
$66
weekly or $198 for 9 classes3x per week, 3 weeks
60 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
6-10 learners per class
