Songwriting I: Crafting a Song & Songwriting II: Writing Pop Hits (Diploma Module) (School of Music and the Arts)

Course Overview

SOMA offers Diploma Modules individually for all aspiring musicians out there who would love to learn a specific skill. These Diploma Modules can be taken separately or together, as and when they are available.
Students can choose their individual modules from either the Diploma in Songwriting and Production or Diploma in Music Production and Engineering, and will receive a certificate upon completing the module.
NAC Grant is available for selected Diploma Modules. Click the various modules below to find out more!

An introduction to the craft of songwriting, these 2 modules are designed to help all beginner songwriters gain an insight and build strong fundamentals into writing their own songs.

Songwriting I focuses on the creation of basic structure, rhythm, melody and the importance of repetition. As you step into Songwriting II, this highlight module will teach you the tools and techniques of writing a hit song, covering both melodic and harmonic concepts that underlie thousands of hit songs. Each week, a new technique will be taught and you will apply this technique to write an original song, and present to the class the following week.