Songwriting & Structure with Ableton Live

Ready to take your productions to the next level? Develop the music theory essentials that turn basic tracks into great songs: key, chord progression, basslines, melody, voice leading and arranging. Develop your self-expression as a lyricist through topic, theme and rhyme. Plus, recap and hone essential MIDI editing, rhythmic and structural skills.

By the end of this course:

Graduate with up to three songs in verse/chorus form demonstrating a clear lyrical message and competent musical elements, accompanied by production notes on the topic, key, chord progressions and rhyme scheme.

Throughout this course:

Deep dive into the following areas of Songwriting & Structure, as meticulously planned by our expert industry professional curriculum designers:

• Key Signatures
• Time Signatures
• Melody & Accompaniment
• Complete Rhythms
• Advanced Rhythms
• Song Sections
• Song Form
• Chords in a Major Key
• Chords in a Minor Key
• Chord Progressions
• Basslines
• Masterclass
• Song Themes
• Intro to Lyrics
• Rhyming Schemes
• Melody & Voice Leading

This course forms part of Digital Media Academy’s Tech Accelerator program, our year-round, online, sequential learning journey for 13-18-year-olds. Tech Accelerators fuse expert instruction with real-world partnerships to get you university- and industry-ready. Over 8 Levels, you’ll curate a portfolio of Real-world Client Briefs from our leading tech and creative partners, attend Industry Masterclasses, get one-to-one Pro Mentor support and build a Career Network. Tech Accelerators: Fuel your 21st-century career.

Computer:

• Laptop or desktop computer running Windows or macOS that meets the minimum specifications of the hardware and software listed below.
• Built-in or external microphone
• Built-in or external speakers or headphones
• Google Chrome browser
• Additional computer screen/monitor (recommended)

Hardware:

• 2+ octave MIDI controller (recommended: Akai MPK mini mk3)

Software:

• Ableton Live 11 Standard

Join us on the beautiful campus of The University of British Columbia for an immersive on-campus learning experience. Outside of your course-specific lesson times, you will have the opportunity to tour the campus and gain a better understanding of life after high school.