Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Syntactics & Semantics

    • Syntactics & Semantics

    • Syntax vs. Semantics

    • Knowledge Check
  • 2

    Vocabulary

    • Vocabulary

    • Expanding Your Vocabulary

    • Knowledge Check
  • 3

    Musical Tools

    • Musical Tools

    • Musical Tools: Key Points

    • Knowledge Check
  • 4

    Conceptual Appeal/Human Nature

    • Conceptual Appeal/Human Nature

    • Some Questions to Ask about Human Nature

    • Knowledge Check
  • 5

    Exercise: 2 Songs Analyses

    • 2 Songs Analyses

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.