MUSC1060 — Songwriting
MUSC 1060 - Songwriting MUSC 1060 - Songwriting Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab None Course Description: This course is an introduction to the theory, craft, and practice of songwriting. Topics include: song structure, style and type, musical elements (rhythm, melody, harmony and instrumentation), lyric writing and collaboration, the basics of arranging, producing, and marketing songs, and performance elements. Songs from various traditions, past and present, will be studied as examples. Activities include song analysis, writing exercises, completion of original songs, and presentation and/or performance of songs. MnTC Goals 6 Humanities/Fine Arts Major Content Song structure, style, type, and cultural contexts Musical elements of a song Writing lyrics and music Basic arranging for voices and instruments Strategies for producing and marketing songs Learning