The A, B, C’s of Music Composition and Songwriting
Jake Gunnar-Walsh, Instructor
Have you always wanted to write original music but felt unsure of where to begin? Or have you ever had an incredible idea for a song and just been left wondering how to write it down? Have no fear! Opus Ithaca’s Composer in Residence Jake Gunnar Walsh will be offering a 14 week Music Composition and Songwriting Workshop in the Spring of 2022. Learn the basics of writing music, improvisation, text-setting, music theory, orchestration, musical notation, and more.
This class is geared towards anyone interested in music composition in the art music tradition as well as the singer/songwriter genre. All those participating will have an original song/piece of music performed by local professional musicians in a concert of world premieres in May of 2022.
Instruction will be a combination of group classes and some private lessons.
Prior experience with songwriting and/or reading music is welcome but not required!
Ages 14+ and Adults
SCHEDULE
February 5 – May 7, 2022, 12:30 – 1:45PM
Melody I: Improvisation – February 19
(Week of April 4–Private lessons begin)
Orchestration II–Masterclass workshop – April 16
Tuition: $280 (14 sessions)
REGISTER HERE!
