This course is part of the Developing Your Musicianship Specialization

George W. Russell, Jr.
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Developing Your Musicianship SpecializationBerklee College of Music

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This course will guide you through the final project for the Developing Your Musicianship Specialization. This course will continue to help you apply the musical concepts you learned throughout the specialization, enabling you to create and perform a 36-measure composition. Taught by Berklee College of Music professor George W. Russell, Jr., the course includes four videos in which George models each stage of the project. Through peer feedback and discussion, practice, and applying what you’ve learned, this final project will hone your skills as a musician.

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Learners should complete the three courses in Berklee's Developing Your Musicianship specialization before enrolling in this course.

Approx. 10 hours to complete

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Subtitles: English, Catalan, Spanish

What you will learn

Compose an AABA style song

Practice and perform your composition on your instrument

Create a simple recording of you performing your composition

Develop your ear by identify intervals, chords, and chord progressions

Skills you will gain

Music notationMusic compositionPiano

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Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Course 4 of 4 in the

Developing Your Musicianship Specialization

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Intermediate Level

Learners should complete the three courses in Berklee's Developing Your Musicianship specialization before enrolling in this course.

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English, Catalan, Spanish

Instructor

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George W. Russell, Jr.
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Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music was founded on the revolutionary principle that the best way to prepare students for careers in music is through the study and practice of contemporary music. For more than half a century, the college has evolved to reflect the state of the art of music and the music business. Berklee serves distance learners worldwide through its award-winning online extension school, Berklee Online.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Welcome to the Developing Your Musicianship Finale Project!

Welcome to the final project course for the Developing Your Musicianship Specialization! In this module, we will cover all the details about how this course works and what you'll need to know to get the most out of your course experience.

2 hours to complete

1 video (Total 1 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

1 video

Welcome!55s

5 readings

A Note From Your Teaching Assistant10m

Connect with Your Classmates10m

Join the Discussion!10m

Course Resources10m

Earn A Course Certificate10m

1 practice exercise

What Are Your Goals?30m

2 hours to complete

Compose The First A Section

This week, we will work on composing and performing the first A section for our project. We will also do a short review of the popular chord progressions we learned about throughout this specialization. If you need help or feel stumped, reach out to your classmates for help!

2 hours to complete

1 video (Total 7 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

1 video

Compose The First A Section7m

2 readings

Popular Chord Progressions10m

Join Your Study Group10m

1 practice exercise

Ear Training Practice30m

Week

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Compose The Second A Section

This week, we will work on composing and performing the second A section for our project. Remember, your classmates are a great resource. If you need help, check out the forums or connect on the Facebook group!

2 hours to complete

1 video (Total 4 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

1 video

Compose The Second A Section3m

1 reading

Join Your Study Group10m

1 practice exercise

Ear Training Practice30m

Week

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Compose The B Section

This week, we will work on composing and performing the B section for our project. We will be modulating from the original key in the B section, so this week may be a little complicated. If you need help, ask your classmates for their advice.

2 hours to complete

1 video (Total 4 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

1 video

Compose The B Section4m

2 readings

B Section Chord Progression Options10m

Join Your Study Group10m

Week

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Compose The Last A Section and a Melody

For the final week, we will work on composing and performing the final A section for our project. If you need help or feel stumped, reach out to your classmates for help!

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 10 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

2 videos

Compose The Last A Section and a Melody9m

Congratulations!58s

1 reading

Join Your Study Group10m

1 practice exercise

Identify Intervals, Chords, and Progressions30m

About the Developing Your Musicianship Specialization

Nurture your love for, and understanding of, music with this specialization. Learn the fundamentals of music theory, including major and minor tonalities, chord scales, song forms, and chord qualities. You’ll also practice training your ear to hear and recognize various intervals, chord progressions, and chord qualities. For the Capstone project, you will directly apply the knowledge you’ve gained to write and perform a short musical composition. This specialization begins with the basics of music and builds to more advanced concepts, providing you the knowledge you need to improve your skills as a musician.

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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
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Will I earn university credit for completing the Course?
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Developing Your Musicianship: Final Project