Advanced Songwriting

SW-311

This elective course reinforces and explores tools and techniques addressed in SW-211 and SW-212. It is designed to foster songwriting for artists, television, film, or other media platforms that demand original music. Targeted at an advanced level, this workshop centers on collaborative efforts while comprehensively exploring the creative process from diverse perspectives. Students are empowered to cultivate a wide range of skills and innovative approaches to songwriting. The participants are expected to submit lead sheets and multi-track demos as part of their coursework.

This course is required to take the Songwriting/Topliner focused Senior Seminar and Directed Study. 

Credits
2
Prerequisites
SW-212 and SW-222; and SW-161, SW-181, or SW-191
Required Of
SONG majors in the Songwriting/Topliner Focus not taking SW-372
Electable By
All B.M. and P.D. students
Major Elective for
Songwriting
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Location
Boston
Department
SONG
Course Chair
Rodney Alejandro
Taught By
Courses may not be offered at the listed locations or taught by the listed faculty for every semester. Consult my.berklee.edu to find course information for a specific semester.