Songwriting and Arranging

Songwriting and Arranging is the study of the elements that make a great song and how to arrange them for various combinations of instruments. The students will analyze the characteristics of all song genres with respect to form, melody, harmony, arrangement and production techniques. Students will write and record an original song as a final project, producers and engineers to communicate with each other is included. Music examples are used throughout. Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to Certificate in Digital Music Production.