Rock Songwriting Workshop

Department - SONG
Offered - Fall, Spring
Course number - SW-P245

A workshop for songwriters interested and involved in writing for a rock band. The workshop will focus on various techniques and characteristics utilized in the composition and arrangement of songs meant to be performed by a singer or singers in a rock setting. The workshop will incorporate playing and singing in class using rock instrumentation. Rock styles from the 1960s to present day will be explored and students will be encouraged to write in a variety of styles from mainstream pop rock and heavy metal to alternative rock and rap. Students will be required to present both original rock song compositions as well as a full arrangement for the songs.

Credits: 2
Course Chair: Jack Perricone
Prerequisites: SW-211 and SW-221
Required of: None
Electable by: All