Summary
The Music Composition course shifts the focus from the technical to the musical elements within your track. Even if you don't make music with lyrics you still need to understand how modern music is structured in order to elevate your track above the competition. If you want to sell your songs and/or make a living from your music, then it is helpful to have an understanding of music theory, composition and arrangement techniques. We also look at the music industry in the 21st Century and explore copyright, publishing and promotion. At Point Blank music production school we say: anyone can get some loops happening, but not everyone can mould them into a finished tune. The Music Composition module will help you achieve this.
Introduction to Songwriting - The role of a songwriter
- Music industry song definition - writing credits
- What is copyright? How the money flows
- Song styles - Tempo and Pace - Rhythm
Music Theory part 1 - Keyboard geography
- Tones, semi-tones
- Basic scales
- Chord triads – Major & Minor
Music Theory part 2 – Song Structure - Beats and Bars - time signatures
- Chord sequences
- Key changes
- Song structure – the role of each section
Basslines & Riffs - What is a bass line? The role of bass line
- How to write a bassline that follows the chords
- The rhythm of a bassline
- Hooks & Riffs
Percussion & other Rhythmic Parts - Why we need other rhythm parts
- How to increase the energy of your composition
- Which instruments go where
- Choosing complimentary sounds/instruments
Music Theory part 3 – Pads & Synths - What are pads and when do you use them?
- Using inverted and extended chords
- Chords: minor, augmented, diminished etc
- Choosing the right chords for your song
| Melodies
- What is melody?
- Melodic Ranges
- Melodic development - Motifs
- Melodic Hooks
The Basics of Lyrics
- Lyrical Structure
- Subject matter in a typical pop song
- Rhyme and rhyming structure
- Finding Inspiration for lyrics
Melody and Lyrics
- Lyrical Structure
- Lyrical devices
- Melody
- Lyrics
Recording Vocals
- Recording environment, personal skills
- Recording techniques
- Vocal comping
- Harmony and Backing Vocals
Production for Songwriters
- Simple engineering skills for song demos
- Mistakes to avoid
- Introducing your audience!
- Who are you producing for? What do they need?
Evaluation and your career in the Music Industry
- The music industry
- Recap copyright basics; what it means for you
- Recap publishing, collection agencies etc
- Evaluation
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Course Details
Available Dates
Weekly Timetable
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