Professional Songwriting for the Commercial Market: A Weekly Workout

MUSC X 409.8

In this workshop, songwriters seek to hone their craft through support and critique as each class is divided in two parts: the first section devoted to critiquing student compositions and the second to lectures and discourse.

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What you can learn.

Examine topics such as the aesthetics of contemporary songwriting and song critique
Learn about song styles, defining character through language, and song ideas
Discuss writing for a mass audience, writing with surprise and payoffs, emotional plot points, and more
Engage with collaboration, deconstruction, and creating real moments in songs

About this course:

This is a workshop for songwriters who are seeking to hone their craft through support and critique. Each class is divided into two parts: the first section is devoted to critiques of songs students perform live or on a recording; the second section features lectures and discussion. Topics include aesthetics of contemporary songwriting and song critique; song styles; defining character through language; writing for a mass audience; song ideas; writing the surprise and payoffs; collaboration; deconstruction, image-making, and emotional plot points; and creating real moments in songs.

Fall 2023 Schedule

September 30 - December 16

Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT

Future Offering (Opens July 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: Anika Paris

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Fee:

$785.00

In-Person

Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

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Notes

No meeting November 25, 2023.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after October 13, 2023

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Book: Five Star Music Makeover: The Independent Artist's Guide for Singers, Songwriters, Bands, Producers, and Self-Publishers (Online Media) (Music Pro Guides) by Coreen Sheehan

ISBN 1495021750

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Lecture

Sat Sep 30, 2023

10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT