MUS 175   Songwriting* (2 Hours)

Prerequisites : Department approval.

Songwriting is intended for students that seek instruction in the craft of writing popular songs. Students will learn through demonstration, practice and group critiques, the basic skills of songwriting. These skills include the study of form, lyrics, melodic lines and harmony, and the preparation of charts. Students must be able to play an instrument and/or sing well enough to demonstrate their work.