Rhythm Track for Songwriters

Course Number
ENPP-303
Description

The Rhythm Track for Songwriters ensemble will perform the music of advanced songwriters. Material is supplied by the songwriter/producer of the session. Each week will be a new song and a new producer in charge. Music will not be given in advance and the instrumentalists will work on studio technique during the semester. The object of the ensemble is to play the songs each week like an experienced studio musician, making the tunes song great no matter what the style is. In this course, students will participate in weekly supervised rehearsals. Students will gain experience in performing various styles in recording studio setting. Emphasis will be given to stylistic performance of each song, sight reading, and the ability to perform well as a rhythm section in a short amount of time. This is the basic session of the song which then goes on to an overdub session and a mix session.

Credits
1
Prerequisites
Overall ensemble rating 5
Required Of
None
Electable By
All B.M. and P.D. students
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Location
Boston
Department
ENS
Course Chair
Tyrone Chase
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