Songwriting - From Idea to Finished Song

Course Overview

Skills and Knowledge Acquired:
This course will equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to take an idea and develop it into a complete song. Participants will learn the basics of songwriting, such as the purpose and goal of a song, how a lyric, hook and melody work together, and the importance of the opening line. Additionally, participants will receive a quick piano and guitar lesson to get them started. Through informal video discussions, participants will be able to find specific examples in popular music of each segment topic. Upon completion of the course, participants will have the confidence to take an idea and develop it into a complete song.


Contribution to Professional Growth:
This course contributes to professional growth by providing viewers with the knowledge and understanding of the craft of songwriting. Through informal video discussions, viewers will be able to learn about the purpose and goal of a song, the importance of the opening line, and how to develop an idea into a complete song. Additionally, viewers will have the opportunity to participate in composing an original song based on the information discussed. This course will provide viewers with the skills and confidence to take their ideas and turn them into a finished song.


Suitability for Further Education:
This course is suitable for preparing further education in songwriting. It provides an in-depth look at the craft of songwriting, from the basics of constructing a song to the importance of the opening line. The course also includes a quick piano and guitar lesson, as well as the option to compose an original song based on the information discussed. With two hours of viewing time and the instructor monitoring the discussion weekly, this course is an excellent resource for those looking to further their education in songwriting.