Intensive lyric writing workshop: singer-songwriters

Collaborate with others and sing, play, edit or write a song in one day! Ideal for experienced singer-songwriters who wish to showcase their existing work and receive support and feedback from like-minded lyricists. To apply email an example of your lyrics to music@citylit.ac.uk.

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Key course information

Dates
03/06/12

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
1 week

Time
11:00 - 15:00

Fees
Full fee: £35^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
MG848*

Availability
Contact department

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course is full

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music@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2630

Course outline

What is the course about?

For experienced singer-songwriters who can sing/play to a good standard. Lyricists also welcome and those who’ve attended the City Lit course ‘How to write Song Lyrics’. Showcase your existing work and receive support and feedback from like-minded lyricists. Collaborate with others and sing, play, edit or write a song in one day!
You will be videoed performing your finished song as a rough demo, or bring along your own recording device.

What topics will we cover?

- Editing and structuring your work
- How to give and take constructive feedback and collaborate with others
- Rehearsing and performing your song in front of the class
- How to improve scanning, metre and rhythm
- Creating original imagery and word play and a memorable chorus hook.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Structure and edit your ideas effectively
- Collaborate with others and give and take constructive feedback
- Demonstrate an awareness of scanning, metre and rhythm
- Use imagery and word-play creatively
- Rehearse and perform your song in front of the class within a limited time-frame.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Instrumentalists and singers welcome who can play and sing to a good standard and lyricists who wish to have their work performed. Suitable for experienced songwriters, singer-songwriters and lyricists, and those who have attended the City Lit Course ‘How to Write Song Lyrics’. You will need to understand the basics of song form, word-play and imagery and have existing work to bring to class.
You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English, engage in class discussions and take notes in English.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The emphasis is on practical work in class.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Examples of your existing work on Mp3, CD or You Tube or photocopies or USB memory stick. Please bring a notebook, pen, USB memory stick. Instrumentalists please bring your guitar with you. If you wish to make a rough demo please bring along a recording device.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2630

music@citylit.ac.uk

Auditions and Advice Information

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
03/06/12	Sun	11:00 - 15:00	1 weeks	£35	£35	£35	MG848	Full	» Select
13/11/11	Sun	11:00 - 15:00	1 weeks	£35	£35	£35	MG846	Contact department	» Select

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Tel: 020 7492 2630

music@citylit.ac.uk

Auditions and Advice Information

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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