MUS. 120 Songwriting
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- MUS. 100 Fundamentals of Music
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- MUS. 120 Songwriting
- MUS. 124 Jazz Improvisation I
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- MUS. 130 Songwriting II
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- MUS. 222 Live Sound and Streaming
- MUS. 231 Afro-Latin Percussion Ensemble I
- MUS. 232 Afro-Latin Percussion Ensemble II
- MUS. 233 Afro-Latin Percussion Ensemble III
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- MUS. 250 World Music
- MUS. 275 History of Jazz
- MUS. 280 History of Electronic Music
- MUS. 286 Music Business
- MUS. 289 Recording for Musical Applications
- MUS. 290 Electronic Music I
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- MUS. 292 Sound Creation: Sampling and Synthesis
- MUS. 293 Audio for Visual Media
- MUS. 296 Electronic Music Composition Portfolio I
- MUS. 297 Electronic Music Composition Portfolio II
- MUS. 298 New Interfaces for Making Music
- MUS. 301 Piano I
- MUS. 302 Piano II
- MUS. 303 Piano III
- MUS. 304 Piano IV
- MUS. 314 Piano Literature & Performance - The Baroque Era
- MUS. 315 Piano Literature & Performance: The Classical Era
- MUS. 316 Piano Literature & Performance: The Romantic Era
- MUS. 317 Piano Literature & Performance: The 20th Century & Beyond
- MUS. 371 Guitar I
- MUS. 372 Guitar II
- MUS. 373 Guitar III
- MUS. 374 Guitar IV
- MUS. 389 Recording for Musical Applications II
- MUS. 398 New Interfaces for Making Music II
- MUS. 401 Voice I
- MUS. 402 Voice II
- MUS. 403 Voice III
- MUS. 404 Voice IV
- MUS. 423 Small Ensembles
- MUS. 424 Small Jazz Ensembles
- MUS. 425 Contemporary Jazz Combo
- MUS. 429 Wind Ensemble
- MUS. 430 Symphonic Band
- MUS. 452 Repertory Jazz Band
- MUS. 454 Jazz Workshop Big Band
- MUS. 470 Concert Choir
- MUS. 501 Studio Lessons I (Applied Music I)
- MUS. 502 Studio Lessons II (Applied Music II)
- MUS. 503 Studio Lessons III (Applied Music III)
- MUS. 504 Studio Lessons IV (Applied Music IV)
- MUS. 884 Review of Fundamentals
Additional Content
Minimum Grade for Prerequisites
Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.
Course Description
Explores the process of songwriting, allowing students to use their creativity while building skills in songwriting and performance. Specific topics include: contemporary song chord structures and harmony; form; melody; rhythm; lyric creation and original compositions and performances. No song-writing experience necessary.
Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
- Lecture hours/semester: 40-45
- Lab hours/semester: 24-27
- Homework hours/semester: 80-90
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended: MUS. 100 or equivalent experience/knowledge
Transfer Credit:
CSU
, UC
C-ID: CMUS 150X
