Stealing from the Masters

SW-333

In this writing and analysis course, students identify the songwriting techniques used by their favorite writers through detailed analysis of lyric, melody, form, harmony, groove, and production. The second stage of each song project includes adapting those techniques and writing their own expert-level songs. The course involves extensive in-class analyses by teacher and students and original writing.

Credits
2
Prerequisites
SW-212, SW-222, and written approval of course instructor
Required Of
None
Electable By
All
Major Elective for
Songwriting
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring
Location
Boston
Department
SONG
Course Chair
Bonnie Hayes
Taught By
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