Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026Class Size2–24 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteMUS 120 A workshop-formatted course on the elements of writing songs. The course examines the popular song and the technical skills needed to produce quality student writing. Emphasis is on the structural and aesthetic features of song forms as well as the evaluation of such, including the standards of professional songwriter's screening services, and the expectations of artist representatives in the music industry. Students will listen to and learn to analyze examples of current popular songs, as well as produce student songs for a critically adept audience. (CSU, AVC) Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThe course examines the popular song and the technical skills needed to produce quality student writing. Emphasis is on the structural and aesthetic features of song forms as well as the evaluation of such, including the standards of professional songwriter's screening services, and the expectations of artist representatives in the music industry. Students will listen to and learn to analyze examples of current popular songs, as well as produce student songs for a critically adept audience.Usually HeldMon Wed 11:00am–12:20pm 