Seminar, four hours; outside study, eight hours. Learning and employment of craft of songwriting. Examination, analysis, and implementation of song structure, lyric and melody writing, arranging, orchestrating, and recording techniques. Evolution of songwriting in modern society since advent of phonograph player/radio; how songs and society affect and reflect one another; how this has informed songs and songwriters. Letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
10.0 / 10
Organization
10.0 / 10
Time
0-5 hrs/week
Overall
10.0 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    This class is very easy and fun, even if you don’t like music that much or have never written songs before. I can’t say you’ll learn that much (unless you do the readings which aren’t required and are not really discussed), but it’s also only once a week and you spend a good portion working on actually writing music (there’s a group song project and a final song project). Definitely recommend

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    Absolutely loved this class! I felt like the biggest takeaway was the burst of inspiration it made me feel to create. The environment of students is so welcoming and nonjudgmental, and Amy encourages you to create in ways that are true to yourself and your own unique style. By far one of my favorite classes at UCLA.

Course

Instructor
Amy Kuney
Previously taught
24F 24S 23F 23Su 23W 22F 22Su 22W 21F

Grading Information

  • Has a group project

  • Attendance required

  • No midterms

  • No final

  • 0% recommend the textbook

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