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Overview
What you will study
- In the Introduction to Songwriting course offered by University of Cambridge , we will be listening to and playing songs by ear so an understanding of formal musical theory or reading musical notation is less important than a good ear.
- Each week you will be invited to write a new song and to share it with the group for positive and constructive feedback. You will develop your creative identity by considering your musical influences and identifying your musical origins. You will explore different song genres and structures and gain insights into how great songs work. You will develop your lyric-writing and melody-writing skills.
- If you choose to share, you will get invaluable feedback on your songwriting as we go. We will have a ‘greatest hits’ sharing event on the last week. You will complete the course with a new confidence in your own songwriting abilities, armed with strategies to continue your own independent creative journey.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Your creative identity
- How do songs work?
- How do songs happen?
- Writing the words (to the tunes)
- Writing tunes (to words) - chords, melodies, meanings, hooks
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Music CompositionAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is open to everyone, and you don’t need any previous knowledge or experience of the subject to attend.
- Our short courses are designed especially for adult learners who want to advance their personal or professional development. They are taught by tutors who are expert in both their subjects and in teaching students of all ages and experiences.
- Please note that all teaching is in English. You should have near-native command of the English language in order to get the maximum benefit from the course.
Tuition Fee
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International
395 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 395 GBP for the full programme during 2 months. -
National
395 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 395 GBP for the full programme during 2 months.
Funding
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