Enhanced Song Writing

This course examines the structures of songs that have been proven successful in the popular music industry, including: country, R&B, Hip-Hop, Folk, Jazz, theatrical, Afro pop etc. Students will discover the shapes and musical constructions that determine the audiences’ physical and emotional responses and attractions to the music, paying careful attention to the creation and development of lyric writing skills and sensibilities, the use and impact of modulations, minor and modal moods and the development of verse, bridge, chorus, hooks and grooves. The students will be expected to create original pieces, under the supervision of the instructor, that demonstrate the understanding of the skills learned in class.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Objectives: 

• To fully equip students with the creative approaches and technical skills
• To offer knowledge on the different sources of textual materials for songs
• To analyze the different forms of songs