- Music
- arranging
- Producing
- Songwriting
- Music recording
- Poetry
- Melodic Hooks
- Melody
- Harmony
- Writing
- Audio Recording
- Music Making
Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music Specialization
Write, Arrange, and Produce Your Original Songs. Apply the tools and techniques of songwriting to bring your musical ideas to life.
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What you will learn
Generate lyrics that effectively convey the emotions you want to express
Create melodies and accompaniment that support your lyrics
Develop balanced arrangements for live and recorded performances
Produce song demos using a DAW
Skills you will gain
About this Specialization
Applied Learning Project
Throughout this specialization, you will engage in various activities to help you make thoughtful decisions about your music. From using effective rhyming schemes to constructing evocative melodies and harmonies, you will refine your musical ideas into a polished song demo.
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Hands-on Project
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When you finish every course and complete the hands-on project, you'll earn a Certificate that you can share with prospective employers and your professional network.

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