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The Singer Songwriter

Berklee

Unleash your musical potential in The Singer Songwriter course, offered by Berklee. This specialization equips you with the skills to write, perform, and record your original music. You will explore guitar basics, vocal techniques, songwriting tools, and music production. Each module provides comprehensive training to help you transform your ideas and emotions into captivating songs that are uniquely yours.

  • Learn guitar fundamentals, including chords, scales, and strumming patterns.
  • Discover healthy singing techniques and develop your own singing style.
  • Master songwriting tools and techniques to enhance your creativity.
  • Gain hands-on experience in recording, editing, and mixing music productions using MIDI and audio to create professional-sounding recordings.

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The Singer Songwriter
Course Modules

Embark on a musical journey with four modules: Guitar for Beginners, Singing Popular Music, Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics, and Introduction to Ableton Live. Explore guitar basics, vocal techniques, songwriting tools, and music production to develop your unique musical identity.

Guitar for Beginners

Embark on your musical journey by learning the fundamentals of playing the guitar. This module covers identifying string names, reading music notation, practicing picking and strumming patterns, playing various chords, and reading lead sheets. You will gain essential skills to accompany yourself and write your own music.

Singing Popular Music

Develop your singing skills and explore your voice in this module. Learn about proper breathing techniques, voice registers, and improvisation. Discover healthy ways to perform powerful singing and incorporate improvisation techniques to enhance your singing style, enabling you to express your unique musical identity.

Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics

Delve into the art of songwriting by focusing on writing compelling lyrics. This module covers defining the point of view, identifying stable and unstable lyrics, utilizing rhyming techniques, and using phrasing to clarify your ideas. You will gain the tools to craft captivating and emotive lyrics for your music.

Introduction to Ableton Live

Immerse yourself in the world of music production with Ableton Live. Navigate the software, program MIDI drums and instruments, record and edit audio, and create music using MIDI and audio within Ableton Live. This module equips you with the knowledge and skills to produce professional-sounding recordings of your original music.

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