Want to try your hand at writing a hit? Do you have an idea for a song but not sure how to progress with it? In these workshops and seminars you will learn techniques for removing creative blockages and obstacles, gain confidence, improve your songwriting lyrically and musically, share your works-in-progress in a friendly, supportive and nurturing environment, give and receive critical feedback and suggestions, and build a body of work.
Courses
Introduction to Songwriting
When & Where
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26 September 2024 - 24 October 2024 ( 10 hours, 5 weeks )
- Evening, Thursday
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View course timetable
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North Kensington Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Course Code K24MCAB04A
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Write new songs from various and interesting starting points
- Find inspiration for new material in everyday life
- Write better lyrics
- Critically analyse songs
- More confidently share works-in-progress
- Take and give criticism and use it to improve
- Curate a shortlist of your best work
Cost
Full fee
£90
Concession fee
£70
Class format and activities
Talks, listening assignments, note taking, practical workshops, group vocal warm-ups, in-class performances, class discussion, peer reviews, group work, pair work, project work.
Entry requirements
You will have a strong interest in songwriting and a desire to improve. You do NOT need to be a strong singer or instrumentalist, but a rudimentary ability to create either live or recorded/programmed music via instrument or DAW is essential. Lyricist non-musicians and musician non-lyricists are welcome.
What you need to know before you enrol
You may be required to ‘perform’ your work-in-progress songs during class. However, there is a big difference between performance-level vocals and merely using one’s voice to communicate song ideas. This course requires the latter. You will not be judged on your voice or instrumental skill, and this course provides an excellent opportunity to improve one’s confidence in this regard.
What you need
Pen and paper, instrument (or laptop/tablet for those using a DAW).
What you can do next
Next term’s songwriting course, Recording & Music Production, and Various instrumental and vocal courses related to your instrument. Enrol in the ‘Songwriting Masterclass’.
