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
48202 MUSI 6A 01 ···R··· 12:30 PM-01:20 PM Marcel Macedo de Castro Lima A11
···R··· 01:30 PM-03:20 PM

Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
MUSI-006A-01: Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets on-campus each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing.

Class Materials

This course either has not submitted any materials to the bookstore for use or is using Open Education Resources. Please check with the instructor.

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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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