MUS 125 - The Songwriters Toolkit

3 CR

This course teaches songwriters and aspiring songwriters the basic music theory skills most needed for their craft. It will introduce students to the basics of music notation, rhythm, pitch, intervals, scales, chords and song form and will explore these elements through the music of Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Nina Simone, Townes Van Zandt, Laura Nyro and other influential song writers. Students will gain the tools they need to become better songwriters and build strong foundation for continued study in songwriting.

Prerequisite(s): The ability to play or sing a simple melody, and play chords (major and minor) on piano or guitar.