MUSIC 45 Songwriting and Concept Development

Units: 3
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Grade Options: Letter Grade
Advisories: MUSIC 1 with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is the study of songwriting and concept development from initial idea to its realization in a musical style. Topics include: developing marketable ideas, analysis of target markets, characteristics of diverse musical styles, steps in adapting ideas to styles, song writing and arranging. (CSU)