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What is it all about?

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Certain Interest & Abilities?

Interest to write

No certain abilities

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Main Course Studies

Core Music Curriculum (HR, AR, ET)

Songwriting

Lyric Writing

Technology Tools

Production Techniques

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Main Course Studies

Arranging

Survey of Popular Song Styles

The Business Side

Advanced studies

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What are you prepared to be

Performer Songwriter

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What are you prepared to be

Staff Writer

hired by music companies to write music for their artists

One attractive long-term strategy to make a living from

writing music

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What are you prepared to be

Freelance songwriter

not bound by one company

Part time contract or Work for Hire

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What are you prepared to be

Jingle Writer

Specialization Radio

& TV

Commercials/Advertis

ements

Skilled in all styles,

strong arranging skills

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What are you prepared to be

Songwriter/Producer

develops ones materials from start to finish

Lyricist

Works within a songwriting team

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What are you prepared to be

Music Supervisor

Films, TV

Theme/Background music (creating source music)

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What are you prepared to be

Stage Musical/Librettist

Author of words (Libretto)

Theatre/Opera Music

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Successful Alumni

Makeba Riddick 99

RihannasRude Boy

David GuettasIf We Ever

Beyoncs Get Me Bodied

Kelis, Toni Braxton, Mariah Carey, Rodney Darkchild

Jerkins

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