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Overview
You will explore a broad range of traditional and contemporary songwriting techniques and look at different songwriting components including melody, harmony, structure, lyrics, rhythm and arrangement. You will write, workshop and collaborate on two original songs. The course will culminate in a showcase open to friends and families where you will get to hear your song performed.
Lyrical and poetic devices will be covered by a specialist in creative writing workshops.
What can I expect?
You can expect to look in detail at all the musical and lyrical elements that make up a song, before working individually and in small groups on a number of creative briefs, designed to strengthen and practise your songwriting skills. There will be an end-of-course performance with musicians performing your songs.
During this Songwriting Summer Course programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama you will:
- Analyse and interpret the music and lyrics of songs to help develop critical listening and technical vocabulary
- Develop your musical and lyrical techniques of songwriting across a range of styles and genres
- Explore how to establish a distinctive music identity or personal creative voice
Programme Structure
- To obtain more information about this programme, we kindly suggest you to visit the official website of the programme.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
Bookings will close at 5pm on Friday 3 July or when the course reaches full capacity
Language
English
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
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Other requirements
General requirements
- We welcome participants from all ages 18 and over
- Participants must have sufficient English language skills in order to fully engage with the course
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents625 GBP / full≈ 625 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents625 GBP / full≈ 625 GBP / full
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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