Songwriters Workshop

Songwriters Workshop

May 6 - May 27 (TUES 6PM - 8PM) | Course Cost: $184.00

About the Course

Sessions
4
Location
MCC
Modality
In Person
Age Requirement
14+
Level
All Levels
Class Capacity
15
Materials Required

All supplies needed included in tuition. 

Total Hours

8

In this workshopping course, creativity meets collaboration in a supportive and dynamic environment for musicians to grow through peer and faculty feedback. Designed for aspiring and experienced songwriters, this course provides a unique opportunity to refine your skills through interactive sessions with faculty and peers. 

Participants will engage in hands-on sessions that will work towards a refined and thoughtful original song for each participant. 

First session: Creative object writing, critical listening, feedback and next steps

Second session: Melody and chord establishment, either collectively or individually.  

Third session: Performance and feedback, modification, performance skills review 

Forth session: Final performance, goal orienting and establishing patterns to continue productivity 

During each session, students will also have a chance to share original songs and receiving constructive feedback to enhance their lyrical, melodic, and harmonic skills. 

Through a collaborative process and real-time critiques, students will build on their unique voice, grow confidence in their songwriting abilities, and create polished, impactful songs ready for performance or recording. Working in a songwriting environment in this setting will encourage musical collaborations and create an opportunity for invaluable networking.  Bring your preferred instrument to help you build and deliver your original song.

Learning Outcomes: 

  • Develop and refine original song ideas from conception to completion.
  • Students will be able to provide constructive feedback on peer compositions.
  • Incorporate feedback from faculty and peers to enhance their songs.
  • Collaborate effectively with other songwriters in a workshop setting.
  • Present and perform original songs with confidence.
  • Techniques for generating and developing song ideas.
  • Skills in crafting compelling lyrics, melodies, and harmonies.
  • Experience in revising and polishing songs based on feedback.