Advanced Songwriting MUTH 3300
Th 6:00-8:50pm
INSTRUCTOR: Songwriter and composer Amy Faris, Assistant Professor of Practice (POP), Commercial Music
Email: afaris@ttu.edu
Course Purpose
This fine-arts elective course will deepen your knowledge of songwriting in a hands-on, collaborative format with an emphasis on developing a personal songwriting style and connecting emotionally with your audience. You’ll take a deep dive into melody writing, creating flavorful chord progressions, writing meaningful and imaginative lyrics, making chord charts, overcoming writer’s block, performance and mic technique, and more. I’ll host a panel of industry pros to discuss how to begin a career in music and to answer your music business questions. We’ll wrap up the semester with a public concert showcasing your songs!
Required Skills and Knowledge
The ability to play an instrument or to make beats/produce tracks will help you succeed in Advanced Songwriting.
