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Intermediate Level

Experience creating original lyrics and some knowledge of basic music theory.

Approx. 12 hours to complete
English

Skills you will gain

  • Melodic Hooks
  • Melody
  • Music
  • Harmony
  • Songwriting
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Shareable Certificate
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Intermediate Level

Experience creating original lyrics and some knowledge of basic music theory.

Approx. 12 hours to complete
English

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Berklee

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1
Week 1
1 hour to complete

Welcome to Songwriting: Writing the Music

1 hour to complete
1 video (Total 2 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete

Choosing Emotive Chords

2 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 31 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
Week2
Week 2
3 hours to complete

Creating Contrast with Harmonic Rhythm

3 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 19 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
Week3
Week 3
2 hours to complete

Developing Interesting Melodies

2 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 28 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
Week4
Week 4
3 hours to complete

Telling a Story with the Music

3 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 28 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

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