Laulunkirjoittamisen perusteet (5 cr)
Code: KX00DK78-3002
General information
Enrollment
20.08.2019 - 06.09.2019
Timing
02.09.2019 - 17.12.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
RDI portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
(2016-2018) Musiikki
Campus
Musiikki
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
12 - 14
Degree programmes
- Musiikin tutkinto-ohjelma
Teachers
- musiikki virtuaali
- Jere Laukkanen
Teacher in charge
Jere Laukkanen
Groups
-
KXF19S1Musiikin tutkinto-ohjelma päivä
Objective
The student is able to write popular songs with basic harmony both in a given style and independently. The student can utilize music writing techniques in their music and pays creative attention to the influence of the lyrics on the overall performance. The student becomes familiar with co-writing songs in a team. The student knows how to make a demo recording of their music and is able to express their musical ideas orally, in writing and on a recording.
Content
According to the learning outcomes.
Location and time
Lessons on Mondays at 13.00-16.15 hrs, room AK245, starting from 2 September.
Teacher: Jere Laukkanen
Materials
Supportive reading:
Blume, Jason. 2004. 6 Steps to Songwriting Success. The Comprehensive Guide to Writing and Marketing Hit Songs. New York: Billboard Books.
Citron, Stephen. 1985. Songwriting. A Complete Guide to the Craft. New York: Limelight Editions.
Davis, Sheila. 1985. The Craft of Lyric Writing. Cincinnati: Writer's Digest Books.
Pattison, Pat. 2009. Writing Better Lyrics. The Essential Guide to Powerful Songwriting. 2nd ed. Cincinnati: Writer’s Digest Books.
Perricone, Jack. 2000. Melody in Songwriting. Boston: Berklee Press.
Salo, Heikki. 2006. Kahlekuningaslaji. Laululyriikan käsikirja. Helsinki: Like.
Seabrook, John. 2015. The Song Machine. Inside the Hit Factory. New York: W. W. Norton & Co.
Webb, Jimmy. 1998. Tunesmith. Inside the Art of Songwriting. New York: Hyperion.
Zollo, Paul. 2003. Songwriters on Songwriting. Expanded 4th ed. Cambridge, USA: Da Capo Press.
Teaching methods
Small group tutorial
Interactive lecture
Assignments
Contact teaching
Exam schedules
Must be agreed with the teacher separately.
Student workload
Lessons on Mondays at 13.00-16.15 hrs, room AK245, starting from 2 September.
Teacher: Jere Laukkanen
Further information
Lessons on Mondays at 13.00-16.15 hrs, room AK245, starting from 2 September.
Teacher: Jere Laukkanen
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
- Attending tuition
- Completing and submitting the given exercises and assignments according to the agreed schedule
- Writing and recording at least one new composition and lyric (the music is to be written independently, lyrics can be written by a team)
Assessment methods and criteria
Continuous assessment
Peer evaluation
Attendance
Learning assignments
(total 100%)
Qualifications
No prerequisites.