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Music and Related Studies is a degree category that consists of the following common degrees:
- Read more about Music Theory And Composition
Music theory – the fundamentals of which are melody, harmony, and rhythm – tells us how music works. It is how musicians and composers explain what is heard in a musical composition. A musical composition, then, is the collection of notes, melodies, rhythms, lyrics, and harmonies that give it life. Degree programs in music theory and composition explore how these elements combine to create music, the art form whose medium is both sound and silence.
- Read more about Songwriting
Degree programs in songwriting teach the art of writing lyrics (words) and composing music for songs. Many programs do not require that students know how to read music or play an instrument. Classes cover music history, music theory, ear training, composition, and performance. Listed below are some sample courses. Of course, specific course content varies by degree level.
- Lyric Writing Techniques
- Music Composition Techniques
- Melody and Harmony
- Arranging, Instrumentation, and Production
- What Makes a Song a Hit
- Songwriting for Film and TV
- Writing Songs for Advertising / Commercials
- World Music Styles
- Co-Writing
- Songwriting Software
- Poetry Studies
- Renowned Songwriters and Musicians Studies