Introduction
While SongU.com is not a traditional
degree-oriented program, we do offer members the
opportunity to apply for one or more of our
SongU Certifications. Each
certification is geared toward a particular specialty. Completion of the certification program
demonstrates exemplary knowledge of the subject
area. Members who complete the
certification requirements will receive, upon
review, a certificate suitable for framing.
SongU.com currently offers the following
certifications:
SongU Certified Lyricist
SongU
Certified Commercial Songwriter
SongU
Certified Lyricist
To become a SongU
Certified Lyricist, you must have completed
the following courses and practicums: *
|
Course Number
|
Title
|
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LYR 130
|
Power Rhymes
|
|
LYR 140
|
Creating Lyrical Contrast
|
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LYR 160
|
Lyrical Devices I
|
|
LYR 161
|
Lyrical Devices II
|
|
LYR 210
|
Writing From The Heart: Finding Your Own Voice |
|
LYR 250
|
Successful Lyric Writing I
|
|
LYR 251 |
Successful Lyric Writing II
|
|
LYR 260 |
Story Songs and Character Development |
|
LYR 320
|
Master Class: Lyric
Writing |
|
MUS 220
|
Prosody: Writing Music To Lyrics
|
|
SONG 100
|
Commercial Song Forms
|
|
SONG 120
|
What's In A Name: The Central Importance Of The Song
Title
|
|
FDBK
300
|
The Writer's Group:
Feedback Workshop 1 |
|
ELECTIVES
|
Choose 2 from the following: BUS
220, LYR 220, SONG 110,
SONG 115, TECH
110 |
|
PRACTICUM |
Successful
participation in at least one co-writing challenge
(song posted). |
|
PRACTICUM |
At least one
song selected by songpluggers for our street pitches
in "My Pitching" or receiving a note of interest
from one of our music industry guests for a
Fast-Track pitch (co-written songs allowed). |
View complete course catalog
* completed means: For
instructor-led courses, attendance and completion of
assignments is required.
1 Must attend at least two FDBK
Songwriting Sessions.
SongU
Certified Commercial Songwriter
To become a SongU
Certified Commercial Songwriter, you must have completed the following
courses and practicums:*
|
Course Number
|
Title
|
|
BUS
120
|
Copyright Basics And Contracts
|
|
BUS
220
|
Pitching Your Songs
|
|
LYR 130
|
Power Rhymes
|
|
LYR 140
|
Creating Lyrical Contrast
|
|
LYR 160
|
Lyrical Devices I
|
|
LYR 161
|
Lyrical Devices II
|
|
LYR 250
|
Successful Lyric Writing I
|
|
LYR 251 |
Successful Lyric Writing II
|
|
MUS 130
|
Musical Elements Of A Successful Song
|
|
MUS
150
|
Essential Music Theory For Songwriters
|
|
MUS 220
|
Prosody: Writing Music To Lyrics
|
|
MUS 310
|
The Composer's Bag Of Tricks
|
|
SONG 100
|
Commercial Song Forms
|
|
SONG
110
|
Six Elements Of A Complete Song
|
|
SONG 120
|
What's In A Name: The Central Importance Of The Song
Title
|
|
SONG 130
|
How Close Are You To Your First Cut?
|
|
FDBK 300
|
The Writer's Group:
Feedback Workshop 1 |
|
TECH
110
|
Demo Essentials
|
|
ELECTIVES
|
Choose 2 from the following: BUS
320, LYR 210, LYR 220, LYR 260, LYR 320, MUS
240, MUS 311, SONG
115, TECH
130 |
|
PRACTICUM |
At least two
songs selected by songpluggers for our street
pitches in "My Pitching" or receiving a note of
interest from one of our music
industry guests for a Fast-Track pitch (co-written
songs allowed). |
View complete course catalog
* For
instructor-led courses, attendance and completion of
assignments is required.
1 Must attend at least three FDBK
Songwriting Sessions.
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