MUSI 6A
Beginning Songwriting I


Course Description

This course is an introduction to the art and craft of songwriting and covers musical elements such as melody, harmony, rhythm and form, and instrumentation. Students work with choosing text and lyric adaptations. Analysis of existing professionally written song literature is also involved. This course is open to all students. Students with no experience in music theory and/or playing an instrument are advised to enroll in relevant music courses.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
39989 MUSI 6A 01 M······ 12:30 PM-01:20 PM Marcel Macedo de Castro Lima A91
M······ 01:30 PM-03:20 PM

Class Dates: This class runs from 2027-01-04 to 2027-03-26.

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units
1.5 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 1
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 2
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
Ability to play a musical instrument
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