MSC IND 55
Songwriters on Songwriting
Description: (Formerly numbered 105.) Lecture, three hours. With special focus on songwriting renaissance of rock era, examination of work of important songwriters of post-World War II generation (ca. 1952 to 1994) and those they have influenced. Practical industry guidance from current and noteworthy practitioners. Coverage of songwriting, arrangement and record production, music publishing, and record business in 20th and 21st centuries. Guest music industry professionals demonstrate individual creative processes and discuss their paths to songwriting and their place in world of music. Course is not workshop or tutorial on how to write songs. (See course 112.) Letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Most Helpful Review
Fall 2026 - The best class I have taken so far. This was really easy, basically just one discussion post each week following the same format each time. You just watch pre-recorded lectures and listen to music. The discussions are chill and if you have a good TA, you get extra credit just for talking. Midterm is really easy. Just do the work and meet the word count requirements and this class will be easy for you.
Fall 2026 - The best class I have taken so far. This was really easy, basically just one discussion post each week following the same format each time. You just watch pre-recorded lectures and listen to music. The discussions are chill and if you have a good TA, you get extra credit just for talking. Midterm is really easy. Just do the work and meet the word count requirements and this class will be easy for you.
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