MUS-133: Lyric Writing
- 3 Credit Hours
- Fall 2010
Course Description
This course will improve the student's ability to write words to music. Students will enhance their skills not by reading about lyric writing but by completing dozens of writing exercises and assignments. The results will be lyrics that are clear, concise and creative. Besides the usual topics of meter, rhyme and form, students will learn topics not widely known outside of songwriting circles. These topics include how to start writing a lyric quickly, how to write more effective lyrics by examining the words within the title, pulse points, how to develop a song one line at a time, finding the lyrical approach, blocking a song, the importance of contrast along with other tricks, tips and techniques used by professional writers. Discussions will include work habits, breaking writers block and career opportunities. The ability to read and write music is helpful but not necessary. This course will focus on the written word.
Prerequisites
ENG 101 or permission of the instructor .
MUS-133 Sections for Fall 2010
1 Section Offered
MUS-133, Section 181
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 12, Room 101 | Sep 7th, 2010 – Dec 23rd, 2010 | Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:50 pm |
| Type | Lecture |
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 12, Room 101 |
| Date(s) | Sep 7th, 2010 – Dec 23rd, 2010 |
| Day / Time | Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:50 pm |