Songwriting with A.I.
In this fun 3-week course, students will write lyrics and create original songs using A.I. By the end of the class, each student will have a great song they are proud of and can keep forever.
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be encouraged to come up with song ideas and write lyrics for use in the next class.Class Experience
Unlock Your Musical Creativity: A Three-Week Songwriting Journey Join us for a thrilling exploration into the art of songwriting where you will learn to express yourself through music. This live, interactive Zoom course is designed for young musicians and poets eager to create their own songs. Over three weeks, you will write lyrics, explore song genres and create an original song using cutting-edge AI tools. Here are some sample songs the instructor created using these AI tools: One and One - a song about my kids and math https://suno.com/song/ee5875c0-c8c7-4d87-85e9-b5392e394575 Never let the Dark in - a California hip-hop song about my dog https://suno.com/song/75cafb14-404d-4579-9597-eee73ddd3fab Good for your Soul - a song I wrote to help motivate myself to clean the house https://suno.com/song/43de8a02-70ba-4f0b-9236-ecd745742423 This course is perfect for aspiring songwriters aged 10-15 who are passionate about music and creativity. No prior musical training is necessary—just a love for songs and excitement about creating your own. Sign up today and start your journey in the artful world of songwriting!
Learning Goals
- Students will learn how to transform an idea into lyrics and how to use AI to transform the lyrics into a song.
- Students will learn about various musical genres and instrumentation styles
- Students will learn how to iteratively improve a musical idea
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
Lyrics, Rhyme, and Soul
Sharing Song Ideas.
Introduction to Songwriting: Overview of the songwriting process, key components of a song, and the importance of lyrics.
Crafting Lyrics: Techniques for writing impactful and emotive lyrics. Exercises in writing from personal experiences, using metaphors, and storytelling.
Rhyme Schemes: Understanding different types of rhymes and how to effectively use them in songwriting.
Initial song creation 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Song Structure and Genres
Looking at Lyrics and Ideas students created over the week.
Genres and how they relate to lyrics
Genre-based Songwriting: Students will choose a genre and begin crafting a song, focusing on adapting their lyrics to fit the genre's style. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Composition and Songwriting
Review and Refinement of Lyrics.
Using AI Tools: Training on how to use AI tools to create musical compositions. Students will input their lyrics and work with AI to set their songs to music.
Finalizing Songs: Polishing songs, taking what's best and improving on it. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will hear lyrics written by other students.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
The instructor will use Suno AI to transform lyrics into songs, see https://suno.com/about. Students do not need an account and will not use Suno AI on their own.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
weekly or $90 for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
2-6 learners per class
