Songwriting

Students study the structure of many different styles of arranging, from creative different styles of grooves, to melody, harmony and lyrics. Students will learn how to create memorable riffs, chord structures, harmonies and how to bring them together in a way that captures the emotion or point of the song, whether it be lyrical or instrumental. This course applies to all genres of music and students are free to pursue their own passions and directions musically.

Learning Outcomes:
- Construct a memorable melody
- Apply harmony and chord structures to a melody
- Develop an appropriate groove to a melody
- Write effective lyrics