MUS 1866 - Lyric Writing

Credits: 2

Corequisite(s): MUS 1862

Description: This course introduces students to a range of basic lyric writing techniques, methodologies, and practices. Students learn to take inspiration from a range of stimuli and structure songs in coherent and productive ways. While focusing on developing a student’s unique voice, students analyze successful lyricists of the past to draw out their styles, conventions, and methods. Students build a workbook of original lyrics, starting with raw material and ending with several finished songs. Throughout the course, students critically reflect on their lyric writing, creating self-awareness of their own style and voice.