Course Title
LYR 251 Successful Lyric Writing II

Instructor
Sara Light

Course Introduction
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Course Description
Based on the best selling book by SongU.com faculty emeritus Sheila Davis, Successful Lyric Writing: A Step-By-Step Course and Workbook, you will continue to build on the knowledge gained in the first part of this course. Guided by a SongU.com instructor in our e-Classroom, you will learn the principles and techniques covered in the second part of this book while incorporating a group dynamic. Through discussion, individual exercises and feedback, you will be guided toward improving your lyrical craft.

Course Content
Topics to be covered include: principles of rhythm and rhyme, finding your voice, using figurative language and practicing writing complete lyrics. Students who register for this course will be given assignments based on specific topics in the book.

Course Offerings:
This is a 4-week class. Each class meeting lasts for 75 minutes. View world time zone clock. Registration begins two weeks prior to the start of the course. You can register for this course by visiting the course catalog.

Estimated Time
This live course will meet weekly with the instructor in the SongU.com e-Classroom. Registration required. Limit 25.

Required Textbook
Successful Lyric Writing: A Step-By-Step Course and Workbook, Sheila Davis, (Writer's Digest Books, ISBN: 0-89879-283-5).

Supplementary Materials
None

Pre-Requisite Knowledge
LYR 250 or permission of the instructor

Software Required
This course uses examples that use Flash and RealPlayer and/or Windows Media Player. For more information, see our system requirements page.