MUS 2866 - Writing for Artists

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): MUS 1864, MUS 1866, MUS 2860

Description: This course explores writing original material for existing established artists in numerous contemporary genres, including solo and group arrangements. Students develop a familiarity with the contemporary trends in multiple idioms to write for artists across a range of styles to specific prompts. Students also explore ways for young songwriters to promote and disseminate their own compositions to get noticed by industry-established acts. Students directly apply notation skills learned in Notation and Chart Writing.