Apr 25, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

MUS 225 - Songwriting II (Advanced)



Credit hours: 3

Course Description:
This course includes advanced techniques of organizing musical ideas and words into the writing of popular songs. There is an emphasis on learning “real world creative strategies” for application in career situations.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

  • Understand advanced songwriting concepts such as “Writing Real” “Better Ideas” and “Advanced Rhyme Schemes”;
  • Understand what is expected of a professional songwriter; whether in the artist role or staff writer role for a publishing company;
  • Gain an understanding, the student’s unique writing styles and strengths, and how to use that to become a better songwriter;
  • Understand the skills and tools necessary to co-write with professional recording artist and songwriters.