Songwriting is no easy skill, but it could be the avenue to fame and fortune – or, perhaps more importantly, your chance to take your innermost creative thoughts and express them in a positive way. JMC Academy Sydney’s new songwriting course can help you do just that. We asked JMC all about it.
What makes JMC’s songwriting course different?
Songwriters hold a vital place in the musical marketplace, even amongst the competing agendas of contemporary rock, indie and teen pop. The field of songwriting has grown exponentially over the past few years, providing a promotional launching pad (as well as a potentially lucrative income stream) for songwriters. This course will explore the fundamental songwriting techniques and uncover the essential tools for writing music that will appeal specifically to music supervisors, music publishers, record labels and producers, across any number of different genres.
Songwriting is a skill that is rarely taught and whether you’re a relative beginner or an experienced songwriter, you’ll learn how to brainstorm ideas, overcome writer’s block, and express yourself more effectively in words and music. Combining technical principles with pure creative expression, this hands-on course will help you find your voice, sharpen your craft, and create songs which listeners will appreciate and remember.
As technology continues to evolve in the music industry, it is also important to be technically savvy with industry-standard computer software to further your career as a songwriter in today’s digital age. The curriculum will enhance your knowledge of the latest digital score-writing programs like Sibelius and refine your recording skills when recording in Avid Pro Tools. This course also offers invaluable one-on-one weekly tutorial sessions with an experienced professional tutor and your instrument of choice in the Instrument Studies program.
Where can this degree take me?
With the tools you acquire in this degree, you will be able to make the most of your passion and talent, become a more competent musician and be confident in having a successful career in the music industry as a consummate artist. Essentially, work may be found as a performing songwriter, lyricist, freelance songwriter, composer, resident/in-house writer, advertising creative (jingle writer), music producer, music publisher or music teacher.
What are the enrolment dates?
February, June and September.
Open Day is on Saturday May 2 – register online at jmcacademy.edu.au.
