Opinto-opas

Objective

The student learns various methods of creative text writing and can apply them in their own song writing. The student learns to listen and analyze pieces of music and to apply the acquired knowledge in their own music making. The student is capable of writing music and lyrics both individually and in small groups. The student recognizes the impact of arrangement and orchestration in the musical expression. The student learns the fundamentals of the digital audio workstation and is able to make demo recordings of their own music.

Content

According to the learning outcomes.

Location and time

Music writing, history of music making and transcription support and guidance on Wednesdays at 1:00 - 3:00 pm, room AK245 (Arabiankatu 2) or via remote connection / Jere Laukkanen
Logic DAW and lyrics coaching on Thursdays at 9:00 am - 12:15 pm, rooms AK243 and AK9 or via remote connection (may be subject to change).
Course starts on Wednesday, 15 January, 2020 at 13:00 pm, room AK245.
Teacher in charge: Jere Laukkanen, jere.laukkanen@metropolia.fi, tel. 050 401 3465

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

Music writing, history of music making and transcription support and guidance on Wednesdays at 1:00 - 3:00 pm, room AK245 (Arabiankatu 2) or via remote connection / Jere Laukkanen
Logic DAW and lyrics coaching on Thursdays at 9:00 am - 12:15 pm, rooms AK243 and AK9 or via remote connection (may be subject to change).
Course starts on Wednesday, 15 January, 2020 at 13:00 pm, room AK245.
Teacher in charge: Jere Laukkanen, jere.laukkanen@metropolia.fi, tel. 050 401 3465

Content scheduling

Music writing, history of music making and transcription support and guidance on Wednesdays at 1:00 - 3:00 pm, room AK245 (Arabiankatu 2) or via remote connection / Jere Laukkanen
Logic DAW and lyrics coaching on Thursdays at 9:00 am - 12:15 pm, rooms AK243 and AK9 or via remote connection (may be subject to change).
Course starts on Wednesday, 15 January, 2020 at 13:00 pm, room AK245.
Teacher in charge: Jere Laukkanen, jere.laukkanen@metropolia.fi, tel. 050 401 3465

Further information

Music writing, history of music making and transcription support and guidance on Wednesdays at 1:00 - 3:00 pm, room AK245 (Arabiankatu 2) or via remote connection / Jere Laukkanen
Logic DAW and lyrics coaching on Thursdays at 9:00 am - 12:15 pm, rooms AK243 and AK9 or via remote connection (may be subject to change).
Course starts on Wednesday, 15 January, 2020 at 13:00 pm, room AK245.
Teacher in charge: Jere Laukkanen, jere.laukkanen@metropolia.fi, tel. 050 401 3465

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

- Attending tuition
- Completing and submitting the given exercises and assignments according to the agreed schedule
- Writing at least two new tunes and lyrics and making demo recordings out of these.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Peer evaluation
Attendance
Learning assignments
(total 100%)

Qualifications

Completion of the Introduction to Songwriting course or equivalent skills and knowledge.