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Fall 2011 Course Catalog 
    
Fall 2011 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MUSIC 166 - Songwriting on the Computer

3 credits

This course covers the use of computer hardware and software, and MIDI keyboard synthesizer as tools for composing music and lyrics for the pop song. A variety of song genres used in today’s popular music is analyzed, and students complete a series of projects in song composition. Topics in the business aspects of song writing and publishing are also covered. Peekskill location.

Class Hours: 3Prerequisites: Suggested MUSIC 161 Intro to Audio and/or MUSIC 162 Intro to Midi Tech.