MUSI 6A - Beginning Songwriting I

    Recent Professors
    Marcel Macedo de Castro Lima
    Recent Semesters
    Winter 2027, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    1.5
    Winter 2027 Sections
    View Winter 2027 sections of MUSI 6A
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is an introduction to the art and craft of songwriting and covers musical elements such as melody, harmony, rhythm and form, and instrumentation. Students work with choosing text and lyric adaptations. Analysis of existing professionally written song literature is also involved. This course is open to all students. Students with no experience in music theory and/or playing an instrument are advised to enroll in relevant music courses.
    Usually Held
    Mon 1:30pm–3:20pm, Mon 12:30pm–1:20pm, Thu 1:30pm–3:20pm, Thu 12:30pm–1:20pm