Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Songwriting I Introduction

    • Introduction
  • 2

    Folk

    • A Brief History of Folk Music

    • Defining Song Form Characteristics

    • Knowledge Check
  • 3

    Jazz & Blues

    • A Brief History of Jazz & Blues Music

    • Definitions & Characteristics

    • Jazz Standards & Popular Song Form

    • Defining Song Form Characteristics

    • Knowledge Check
  • 4

    Country

    • A Brief History of Country Music

    • Definitions & Characteristics

    • Evolution of Country

    • Knowledge Check
  • 5

    Pop & Dance

    • A Brief History of Pop & Dance

    • Definitions & Characteristics

    • Contrast with Classical

    • Knowledge Check
  • 6

    Exercise: Billboard Song Analysis

    • Billboard Song Analysis

Instructor

Jae Deal

Deal is an accomplished Los Angeles-based composer, arranger, producer and orchestrator in various genres including pop, hip hop, R&B and gospel. He has worked behind the scenes as well as on stage with artists including Janet Jackson, Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg, Diddy, Faith Evans, TPain, Jessica Simpson and Wynton Marsalis. In addition, Deal has contributed to the works of Elton John and songwriter Diane Warren. His diverse talents and ability to create fresh sounds for any modern track have kept him busy on the road and in the studio.