Guitar Techniques for Songwriting

Department - SONG
Offered - Fall, Spring
Course number - SW-236

This class provides a stylistically open foundation in guitar playing focused on the needs and working processes of songwriters. The class integrates knowledge of theory approached in terms of the guitar fingerboard with songwriting/composition concepts and skills. Each session introduces technical work on guitar skills development, along with small composition exercises, performed and evaluated in class by the instructor and peer critique.

Credits: 2
Course Chair: Jack Perricone
Prerequisites: HR-111 or PW-111; basic guitar proficiency necessary
Required of: None
Electable by: All