Songwriting Workshop
THEA 239
Spring 2025
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02
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In this course, students will learn the basics of songwriting including form, lyric writing, chord progression, rhythm, storytelling, etc. We will focus first on "traditional" song form and its component parts (verse, chorus, bridge), and then branch out to less traditional and freer forms. We will discuss lyrics in depth and analyze lyric-writing techniques in various genres such as pop, rock, rap, musical theater, and others. As time, interest, and abilities allow, we will also delve into the world of music theory with an emphasis on function and structure. Students will be guided through practical matters such as transcription, recording, and publishing on social media platforms, so that they can apply the principles and guidelines discussed in class under real world circumstances. |
Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA THEA |
Course Format: Studio | Grading Mode: Graded |
Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (THEA) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course counts towards the Theater Arts requirement for the THEA major. |
Instructor(s): Dame,Nathan Baumgartner,Robert Times: .M..... 01:20PM-04:10PM; Location: TST101; |
Total Enrollment Limit: 16 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 3 |   |   |
Seats Available: 7 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 4 | FR: 4 |
Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
Total Submitted Requests: 3 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 3 |
SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore Same as Section 01 Above |
Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
Instructor(s): Baumgartner,Robert Dame,Nathan Times: .M..... 05:30PM-08:20PM; Location: TST101; |
Permission of Instructor Required Enrollment capacity: 12 | Permission of instructor will be granted during the drop/add period. Students must submit either a ranked or unranked drop/add request for this course. |
Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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