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Overview
Key facts
In this one-day Introduction to Songwriting course at Bath Spa University you’ll experiment with different stimuli to get inspired to start writing lyrics. You’ll explore a wide variety of songwriting techniques, eventually introducing instrumental music and soundscapes as a bed for lyrics.
At the end of this course, you’ll leave with a variety of materials to use as starting points for new songs through journalling, sensory writing and vision boarding, and have a better idea of the songwriting process from start to finish.Programme Structure
Curriculum includes:
Session one
- Introduction to free writing (journaling, stream of consciousness, free writing).
- How does music enhance lyrics? A discussion of the meaning of lyrics with/without music supporting it.
- Introduction to messy writing (cut and paste technique, vision boards).
Session two
- Discussion of how emotion is portrayed in music.
- Listening to instrumental music, soundscapes and free writing in response.
- Introduction to sensory/embodied writing, tuning into each sense while free writing (smell, textures, lighting).
Session three
- Songwriter Q and A - Anna talks through her songwriting process, from humming an initial idea into her phone, right the way through to a final studio mix/master.
- Deeper dive into sensory/embodied writing.
Session four
- Turning words into lyrics by introducing melody.
- Experiment with creating melodies for pre-existing poems/lyrics and improvising melody over instrumental music.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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PTE Academic 59
IELTS 6
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Bath, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Music Music Composition View 50 other Short Courses in Music in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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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
Duolingo English Test 110
TOEFL® IBT OR
72
OR 4
PTE Academic 59
IELTS 6
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents120 GBP / full≈ 120 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents120 GBP / full≈ 120 GBP / full
Living costs
Bath
United Kingdom
808 - 1228 GBP / month
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Funding
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