 Techniques of Lyric Writing I
For the lyricist, this course focuses on
creating well crafted commercially viable lyrics. Weekly writing assignments will
reinforce concepts learned in class. This class is taught on site at
our Nashville, TN location. Our online
versions of these classes are anticipated to launch in 2003!
Six 90 minute
sessions will focus on:
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Mastering Viewpoint/time
frame/setting
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Understanding lyrical contrast
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Conquering rhythm and rhyme
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Creating conversational and
focused lyrics
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Building a "word
palette"
Next Offered:
Summer 2003
Cost: $150
Instructor: Sara Light
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 Techniques of Lyric Writing II
For the lyricist, this course
focuses on advanced lyric writing techniques and craft. Weekly writing assignments will
reinforce concepts learned in class.
This class is taught on site at our Nashville, TN location. Our online
versions of these classes are anticipated to launch in 2003!
Six 90 minute
sessions will focus on:
Understanding parallel form
frame/setting
Incorporating advanced rhyme
techniques
Using figurative language
Creating the "fireworks
factor"
Writing lyrics which are
easily set to music
Next Offered:
Summer 2003
Cost: $150
Instructor: Sara Light
Reserve a seat in the course
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 The Writer's Group
For the advanced songwriting
student, this six week songwriting course will focus on current trends in country
music as well as student work's in progress.
Each week, one song from the
country top 40 will be examined in terms of its musical and lyrical songwriting craft.
Students are encouraged to bring songs in progress to each class meeting for feedback and
analysis.
Course prerequisites: Students
must have previously taken the Composer's Workshop (see above) or submit an audition tape
to be accepted. Class size limited to six.
Two sections will be offered this spring. Students may sign up for either six week
section.
This class is taught on site at our Nashville, TN location. Our online
versions of these classes are anticipated to launch in 2003!
Next Offered:
Summer 2003
Cost: $125
Instructors: Danny
Arena and Sara Light
Reserve a seat in the course
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