MU 245 - CE Introduction to Songwriting

4.00 credits.

Creative Expression Core Course
Students will compose original songs, with an emphasis on understanding how to manipulate the elements of music to express a text. Songs from popular, jazz and classical styles will be presented as models for study and analysis. Knowledge of music notation (ability to read pitch and rhythm notation in treble clef, and read guitar or lead sheet chord symbols) and the ability to sing, or play guitar or piano are required. Students will sing and accompany their own songs. May term only.