MUS 4 - Song Writing
- Recent Professors
- David C. Elke
- Recent Semesters
- Fall 2026, Spring 2026
- Class Size
- 23–35 students
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisite
- Prerequisite: MUS 3
- Fall 2026 Sections
- View Fall 2026 sections of MUS 4
- Transfers To
- CSU
- Description
- This course is designed to teach students the basics of song writing with emphasis on the four primary elements required to write a good song: lyric development, chord progressions, melodic development, and song forms. Focus will be on creative songwriting by individuals and in teams, reflecting the trends in the modern music industry.
- Usually Held
- Mon 12:30pm–1:20pm, Tue 6:00pm–7:50pm