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Songwriting Made Simple   

This course is for an individual with little or no music training.  It's organized around the steps of writing a song.  Participants will create a song lyric and music. Basic software (free) will be used to create the music, so an instrument is not necessary.  If they desire, they will also be able to record their song.  

Session 1 – 3 hours – Writing Song Lyrics: 1.1 – Popular song structure, 1.2 – Basic song templates, 1.3 – Brainstorming lyrics, 1.4 – Rhyming resources, 1.5 – Writing your first lyrically

Session 2 – 2 hours – Creating  Backing Tracks: 1.1 – Chord progressions, 1.2 – Using chord progression charts, 1.3 – Software Support, 1.3.1 – 4 Chord Songs (Open Source- Win Only), 1.3.2 – ChordPlus ($29.00 – Win Only), 1.3.3 – Band In A Box ($129.00 – Win/Mac)

Session 3 – 3 hours – Creating Your Song: 1.1 – Song presentation to class, 1.2 – Song performance and recording

 
Songwriting Made Simple

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Instructor:  Norman Crouse
Course #:
MUS194 | Room: Computer Lab
Day of Week | Date | Time: M   11/11/2024 - 11/25/2024   1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.

 

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If class is cancelled by the participant because of COVID positive results, there will still be a processing fee incurred by the participant.

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