Songwriting and Production Workshop

In this course we will explore the creation and production of original songs in a workshop setting. We will experiment as singer-songwriters with varied approaches to melody, harmony, form, lyric construction, expressive devices, and recording and digital audio workstations. We will share and analyze songs from diverse traditions and aesthetic sensibilities, investigating contemporary song practices as well as older forms that have shaped the art of songwriting. You will have the experience of writing songs on your own as well as collaborating with others. We will share our challenges and breakthroughs with the creative process, perform for each other, and offer constructive critique. Instructor permission. Students should have substantial experience with an instrument, singing, or a digital music-making platform.