Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Voicing Choices

    • Voicing Choices (Vocal)

    • Voicing (Instrumental)

    • Knowledge Check
  • 2

    Rhythm Arrangement in Composition

    • Rhythm Arrangement in Composition

    • Tips for Varying Your Arrangement

    • Knowledge Check
  • 3

    Rhyme Scheme

    • Rhyme Scheme

    • Rhyme Scheme: Key Points

    • Knowledge Check
  • 4

    Meter Structure

    • Meter Structure

    • Meter Structure: Key Points

    • Knowledge Check
  • 5

    Symmetry & Parallelism

    • Symmetry & Parallelism

    • Symmetry & Parallelism: Quick Definitions & Examples

    • Knowledge Check
  • 6

    Exercise: Song Lyric Analysis

    • Song Lyric 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.