Advanced Techniques in Electronic Music: Studio Songwriting

3 units

How does the act of recording and manipulating sound change the way we write songs? How can the tones and moods of a recording interact with notes and rhythms and words? We'll look for answers through experiments in composition, collaboration, and critical listening. Topics will include beatmaking, sound collage, vocal manipulations, sampling, and virtual spaces. Formal training is not required, though we will engage (and learn) basic music theory concepts. To apply for the course, students must request an eligibility override via Workday and complete an application via Google Forms .