What you will learn in The Singer Songwriter Specialization Course
Play guitar to accompany your singing, mastering chords, scales, strumming, and fingerpicking.
Develop vocal techniques and cultivate your unique singing style.
- Craft compelling lyrics with effective rhyme schemes and phrasing.
- Produce and record your own music using Ableton Live, incorporating both MIDI and real instruments.
Program Overview
Guitar for Beginners
⏱️4 weeks
Learn to play chords and scales.
Master strumming and fingerpicking patterns.
Play a song using a lead sheet from start to finish.
Singing Popular Music
⏱️4 weeks
Identify and practice appropriate breathing techniques.
Develop your head voice, mix voice, and chest voice.
Learn healthy ways to perform powerful singing/belting.
Incorporate improvisation techniques into your singing style.
Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics
⏱️ 4 weeks
Define and identify the point of view, form, and the “who, what, where, when, and how” in a song.
Utilize various rhyming techniques to evoke specific emotions.
Use phrasing to clarify your ideas effectively.
Introduction to Ableton Live
⏱️ 4 weeks
Navigate the Ableton Live interface.
Program MIDI drums and instruments.
Record and edit audio, including working with preexisting audio loops.
Create a piece of music using MIDI and audio within Ableton Live.
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Job Outlook
The rise of digital platforms has empowered musicians to produce and distribute their music independently.
Skills in songwriting, music production, and branding are essential for success in the modern music industry.
Understanding crowdfunding can provide financial support for independent projects.
Developing a strong personal brand and online presence is crucial for audience engagement and career growth.
Specification: The Singer Songwriter Specialization
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