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Music is the heartbeat for social movements. It is a foundational cultural force that brings people together in the face of adversity.
In this class, you will learn how to write songs to inspire social change; within yourself and in the world. You will join grammy-nominated music educator Steff Reed as he shares his creative process for writing music from a place of authenticity and purpose. Follow along with Steff as he:
Using the basics of songwriting, composition and production, students will create original music that will serve as the score of their socio-political observation.
Whether you are a beginner musician looking to learn how to write songs, a seasoned songwriter looking to add more meaning to your music, or a creative person looking to add more meaning to your work, this class will have something for you!
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You will finish the class with a meaningful song that will resonate with people. Whether you want to share it with the world or use this process to infuse your creativity with purpose is up to you!
Who is this class for?
This class is for anyone who wants to write songs with purpose, or anyone who wants to find ways to incorporate social change into their creative process. Prior knowledge and experience in music or songwriting is not necessary. We will be unpacking some of the fundamentals for beginners, as well as digging into concepts around purposeful musical expression which will be helpful for all levels.
Why is the class useful for all creatives?
The skills learned in this class are essentially a creative approach to problem solving. It will be insightful for musicians, aspiring musicians, or just anyone who loves music and wants to learn about the craft. It is also a useful creative process to learn for other types of artists looking to put more purpose into their work.
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Don't have an instrument? Feel free to use this backing track to right your song over.
Looking for inspiration? Check out Steff's playlist of Powerful Protest & Social Justice Songs
2061 students
English
Beginner